Sovereign Wealth Fund

Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADQ)

Investment Details

Investor Type
Sovereign Wealth Fund

Asset Class Focus
Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Fixed Income (Debt and Bonds), Hedge Funds, Commodities, Crypto, Distressed and Special Situations, ESG and Impact Investing, Collectibles & Art

Stage Focus
Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout, Turnaround, Distressed

Geographical Focus
United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Australia, China, India, France, Italy, Denmark, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Spain, South Korea, Austria, Egypt, Turkey, Netherlands, Russia, Hungary, Sweden, Belgium, Greece, Norway, Finland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria

Industries Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Real Estate
  • Infrastructure
  • Telecommunications
  • Media
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Construction
  • Aviation
  • Energy and Utilities
  • Food and Agriculture
  • Healthcare and Life Sciences
  • Transport and Logistics
  • Tourism and Hospitality

Investment Size:
100,000,000 to 5,000,000,000 USD

Investor Details Founded: 2018

Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADQ) is a sovereign wealth fund established in 2018 by the Government of Abu Dhabi. Headquartered in the Capital Gate building in Abu Dhabi, ADQ manages a diversified portfolio across various sectors, including energy, utilities, food and agriculture, healthcare, transport and logistics, media, real estate, tourism and hospitality, and financial services. As of 2022, ADQ's assets under management were estimated at $157 billion, making it one of the largest sovereign wealth funds globally. The company's strategic focus is on critical infrastructure and global supply chains, aiming to deliver long-term value and financial returns for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. ADQ's portfolio includes significant stakes in companies such as Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Ports Group, and Aramex. In 2024, ADQ and the government of Egypt signed a deal for ADQ to invest $35 billion in developing Ras El Hekma on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, marking one of the largest foreign investment deals in Egypt's history. Additionally, in 2025, ADQ acquired a 58% majority stake in the logistics company Aramex, further expanding its presence in the transport and logistics sector. The company's leadership includes Chairman Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who has been instrumental in steering ADQ's growth and strategic direction. Under his guidance, ADQ has solidified its position as a key player in global investment, contributing significantly to the economic diversification and development of Abu Dhabi and the broader UAE economy.

Requirements
  • Minimum investment size: $100 million
  • Maximum investment size: $5 billion
  • Focus on critical infrastructure and global supply chains
  • Preference for investments in energy, utilities, food and agriculture, healthcare, transport and logistics, media, real estate, tourism and hospitality, and financial services sectors
  • Geographical focus on the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Australia, United Kingdom, United States, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, Russia, China, India, Japan, and South Korea
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Portfolio Companies
  • Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA)
  • Etihad Airways
  • Abu Dhabi Ports Group
  • Aramex
  • Abu Dhabi Airports Company
  • Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
  • Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company
  • Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation
  • Emirates Water and Electricity Company
  • Louis Dreyfus Company
  • LuLu Group International
  • Wizz Air Abu Dhabi
  • National Marine Dredging Company
  • Emirates Driving Company
  • Modon Properties
  • Abu Dhabi Media Company
  • twofour54
  • Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort
  • Anantara Al Yamm Villa Resort
  • Anantara Al Sahel Villa Resort
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