Ekuiti Nasional Berhad

Established on 1 September 2009, Ekuiti Nasional Berhad (Ekuinas) is a government-owned private equity firm in Malaysia. Its primary objective is to promote Bumiputera economic participation through the creation of innovative companies and to advance the private equity industry in Malaysia. Ekuinas manages funds exceeding RM3 billion, investing in sectors such as retail food and beverages, fast-moving consumer goods, oil and gas, services, education, and healthcare. Notable portfolio companies include Alliance Cosmetics Group, ILMU Education Group, Icon Offshore Berhad, Orkim Sdn Bhd, and the Malaysian franchises of Manhattan Fish Market and Tony Roma's.

Ekuinas operates through two distinct investment operations: Direct Investments and Outsourced Investments. In Direct Investments, Ekuinas invests directly in high-potential companies, while in Outsourced Investments, it appoints third-party private equity managers to manage allocated funds and undertake investments on its behalf. This dual approach allows Ekuinas to diversify its portfolio and leverage external expertise to enhance value creation.

In the financial year ended 31 December 2024, Ekuinas reported a strong performance, with cumulative committed direct investments rising to RM4.9 billion, up from RM4.5 billion the previous year. Total economic capital deployed increased to RM5.6 billion, and funds under management grew by 19% to RM5 billion. These results underscore Ekuinas' commitment to delivering long-term value creation and supporting Bumiputera development in Malaysia.