The Abraaj Group

Overview

Abraaj is a private equity, venture capital and investment management firm. Abraaj has a number of funding schemes and mechanisms. They are a global institution investing in growth markets across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Turkey. Founded in 2002 by Founder and Chief Executive Arif Naqvi, they have pioneered the private equity industry in many of the markets where they operate. Their journey has been one of innovation and entrepreneurial drive.

They have developed a purpose-built approach for investing in growth markets. Some of the world’s most demanding institutions have entrusted us to manage capital on their behalf. they currently manage US$ 13.6 billion in assets and are focused on investment strategies across private equity, private credit, impact investing and real estate. By combining deep local reach, a global platform and underwriting standards, with extensive operating capabilities, they generate industry-leading returns and create value in market-leading companies.