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Research Team
Jeff Schlapinski, Managing Director, Research
Sabrina Katz, Manager, Research & Special Projects
Tatia Dzaptashvili, Analyst, Research
Middle East Research
2023 Industry Data & Analysis
21 February 2023Private capital investment activity across GPCA’s markets remained strong by historical standards in 2022, with fund managers deploying USD208b. Overall deal value declined 22% from 2021, yet 2022 was still… Read More
2023 Trends in Global Tech
21 February 2023Overview GPCA’s annual Trends in Global Tech report traces venture capital flows across Africa, India, China, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Central & Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Amidst a… Read More
2022 MENA Data Insight
7 September 2022The global digital revolution has breathed new life into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) private capital industry following a long stretch of low activity. Additional analysis includes: A… Read More
2022 Global Private Capital Industry Data & Analysis
16 February 2022GPCA Members can log in to download the complete 2022 Industry Data & Analysis Excel file. GPCA data through year-end 2021 across Asia, Latin America, Africa, CEE and the Middle… Read More
Mid-Year 2021 Global Private Capital Industry Data & Analysis
16 September 2021GPC 1H 2021 data on fundraising, investment and exit activity across Asia, Latin America, Africa, CEE and the Middle East Key data takeaways: All major markets posted year-over-year gains… Read More
2021 Climate Data Insight
2 November 2021Based on GPCA’s newly developed taxonomy of climate-dedicated businesses, the 2021 Climate Data Insight covers climate-focused private capital activity in Asia, Latin America, Africa, Central & Eastern Europe and the… Read More
2021 Trends In Global Tech
25 May 2021Investments in Africa, Asia, CEE, Latin America and the Middle East EMPEA’s 2021 report on global venture investment traces venture capital (VC) flows across Africa, Asia, CEE, Latin America and… Read More
2021 Data Insights
31 March 2021Data Insights The 2021 Data Insights feature data and analysis on private capital activity in China, India, Southeast Asia, Africa and Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) through year-end 2020. This year, members also have access to LAVCA’s… Read More
Middle East Data Insight (Mid-Year 2019)
27 September 2019EMPEA Members, log in and click through for your exclusive access to the detailed report and underlying data. The private capital space in the Middle East has undergone a transformation over the… Read More
Middle East Data Insight (Year-End 2018)
11 March 2019EMPEA Members, log in and click through for your exclusive access to the detailed report and underlying data. Managers deployed USD516 million in the Middle East in 2018, representing a 102%… Read More
Africa and Middle East: An Overview of Select Markets’ Government Response to COVID-19 and State-Sponsored Relief Programs
8 June 2020Contributed by EMPEA Leadership Circle and Legal and Regulatory Council member, Debevoise & Plimpton Read More
2019 Global Limited Partners Survey
3 May 2019The 15th annual edition of EMPEA’s Global Limited Partners Survey features the views of 104 limited partners (LPs) on the current conditions and outlook for emerging market private equity (EM… Read More
Middle East News
Connecting Fund Managers with Impact Investors’ Tax Principles
The purpose of this article is to initiate communication between multilateral and bilateral development finance institutions (‘’DFIs”) and private equity fund managers (“FMs”) that seek to attract DFI funding for… Read More
STV and Wa’ed Ventures Lead ~USD28m Series A for Saudi Arabia’s Manafa
Saudi Technology Ventures and Wa’ed Ventures led a SAR106m (~USD28m) Series A for Manafa, a Saudi Arabia-based crowdfunding platform. Read More
UAE’s Letswork Raises USD2m Seed Round from 500 Global, DTEC Ventures, The Space and Angels
Letswork, a UAE-based co-workspace provider, raised a USD2m seed round from 500 Global, DTEC Ventures, The Space and angel investors. Read M Read More
NBK Capital Partners Reaches USD215m Final Close for Third Private Credit Fund
NBK Capital Partners reached a final close of USD215m, including co-investment commitments, for Shari’ah Credit Opportunities Fund, a vehicle targeting middle-market companies in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the broader… Read More
Impact46-Backed Jahez To Acquire Saudi Arabia’s The Chefz for ~USD173m
Jahez, a food delivery app backed by Impact46, agreed to acquire a 100% stake in The Chefz, a Saudi Arabia-based dessert delivery platform for SAR650m (~USD173m). Read More
UAE’s Qashio Raises USD10m Seed Round from Sanabil 500 MENA, Cadorna Ventures, One Way Ventures and Others
Qashio, a UAE-based spend management platform, raised a USD10m seed round from Sanabil 500 MENA, Cadorna Ventures, One Way Ventures, MITAA, Nuwa Capital, Iliad Partners, Phoenix Investments and others. Read… Read More
UAE’s Silkhaus Raises USD7.8m Seed Round
Silkhaus, a UAE-based short-term property rental app, raised a USD7.8m seed round from Nuwa Capital, Nordstar, Global Founders Capital, Yuj Ventures, Whiteboard Capital, VentureSouq and others. Read More
Valar Ventures Leads USD20m Series A for UAE’s baraka
Valar Ventures led a USD20m Series A for baraka, a UAE-based stock trading app for retail investors, with participation from Knollwood. Read More
Gulf Capital Sells 100% Stake in UAE’s Chef Middle East for USD100m
Gulf Capital exited its 100% stake in Chef Middle East, a UAE-based foodservice distribution business, to US-listed food distributor The Chef’s Warehouse, generating a 2.5x return. Gulf Capital acquired Chef… Read More
MEVP Leads USD10m Series A for UAE’s Invygo
Middle East Venture Partners led a USD10m Series A for Invygo, a UAE-based car subscription app, with participation from Al Rajhi Partners, Arab Bank, Amaana Capital and Palm Drive Capital,… Read More
Impact46 Leads USD50m Funding Round for Saudi Arabia’s Zid
Impact46 led a USD50m round for Zid, a Saudi Arabia-based e-commerce solution for retailers, with participation from Wa’ed Ventures and Endeavour Catalyst, and follow-on from Global Ventures, Elm Company, Arzan… Read More
UAE’s VUZ Raises USD20m Series B from Caruso Ventures, Vision Ventures, Others
VUZ (formerly 360VUZ), a UAE-basedVR content platform, raised a USD20m Series B led by Caruso Ventures, Vision Ventures, e& capital, Dubai Future District Fund, SRMG and Webit Investment Network. Elbert… Read More