Wafra

Wafra is a global alternative investment manager headquartered in New York, specializing in strategic partnerships, real estate, and real assets. With over 40 years of experience, the firm manages approximately $29 billion in assets across various investment strategies. Wafra's clientele includes over two dozen clients worldwide, and it is owned by the Public Institution for Social Security of Kuwait (PIFSS).

The firm's investment approach is characterized by a long-term perspective, aiming to build enduring prosperity for asset owners globally. Wafra's core strategies encompass real estate, strategic partnerships, and real assets & infrastructure. In real estate, Wafra invests in both traditional and alternative strategies across the risk spectrum. The strategic partnerships focus on acquiring minority ownership stakes in both next-generation and established managers, while the real assets & infrastructure segment pursues debt and equity investments in areas such as aviation, digital infrastructure, shipping, and renewable energy.

Wafra's track record includes establishing over 120 funds with committed capital exceeding $15 billion since 1999. The firm has been recognized multiple times by Euromoney Magazine as Best Islamic Leasing House. Notable investments include a minority stake in Oak Hill Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity buyout firm, and a minority investment in Ardian, a world-leading private investment firm with $192 billion of assets under management. These strategic partnerships reflect Wafra's commitment to aligning with high-quality investment management teams to achieve long-term success.