MENA IPO proceeds nearly halved in H1, but outlook is positive
EY says SPAC route has eased accessibility of markets
ZAWYA - 20-Sep-2021
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TIER expands global footprint to Bahrain as its third country in the Middle East to promote sustainable mobility
TIER partners with Bahrain's Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications (MTT) to facilitate greener mobility with its climate-neutral e-scooter service
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Mubadala Capital closes private equity Fund III with total commitments of $1.6bln
Fund III surpassed its $1.5 billion target, raising capital from institutional investors globally
Press Release - 17-Aug-2021 -
Mubadala Capital closes Private Equity Fund III with commitments of $1.6bln
Fund focuses on direct investments in North America and Europe
ZAWYA - 17-Aug-2021 -
Mubadala, BlackRock form partnership across private equity funds
The consortium also made a $400mln commitment to Mubadala Capital's third private equity fund
Reuters News - 11-Aug-2021 -
Mubadala Capital and BlackRock form partnership across private equity funds
A consortium led by BlackRock's Secondaries and Liquidity Solutions group invested into a portfolio of assets currently managed by Mubadala Capital, in addition to a significant primary commitment into Mubadala Capital's Private Equity Fund III
Press Release - 11-Aug-2021 -
Mubadala Capital's SPAC Blue Whale Acquisition prices IPO at $10 per share
The units will be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market
ZAWYA - 04-Aug-2021 -
Mubadala Capital's Blue Whale Acquisition Corp I announces pricing of $200mln initial public offering
The units will be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq") in the United States and trade under the ticker symbol "BWCAU" beginning on August 4, 2021
Press Release - 04-Aug-2021 -
BDT Capital Partners and Mubadala strengthen partnership with acquisition of Culligan International
Mubadala provided a significant capital commitment as an anchor partner in the transaction
Press Release - 03-Aug-2021 -
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala, BDT Capital Partners acquire Culligan International
Culligan is one of the largest and most diverse water treatment companies in the Gulf region
WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 02-Aug-2021 -
BDT Capital Partners and Mubadala strengthen partnership with acquisition of Culligan International
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed
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Second-life battery solutions - TIER and Nunam start partnership to extend battery lifespan
Micro-mobility provider TIER and German-Indian startup Nunam enter into a partnership to extend the lifespan of e-scooter batteries
Press Release - 28-Jun-2021 -
TIER partners with region's e-commerce giant, noon.com, to promote sustainable mobility
The exclusive partnership will reward noon.com's loyal customers with free e-scooter rides and TIER's regular users with product discounts
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TIER raises $60mln in asset-backed financing from Goldman Sachs to reinforce its global expansion prospects
This debt facility comes as part of TIER's ongoing plans to broaden its footprint across Europe and the Middle East
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TIER Reaches Milestone Of 100 Cities - Focus on international expansion, launch of e-bikes and roll-out of its own energy network
TIER launches its service in Kraków, Poland, which becomes the 100th city where the company's e-scooters are available
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Access Bridge Ventures marks the first closing of regional venture capital fund
Ex-MENA IFC venture capital lead, Issa Aghabi, launches an early-stage venture capital fund catering to the MENA start-up funding gap
Press Release - 10-Jan-2021 -
Access Bridge Ventures marks the first closing of regional venture capital fund
Ex-MENA IFC venture capital lead launches an early-stage venture capital fund catering to the MENA start-up funding gap
Press Release - 06-Jan-2021 -
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala reviews equities fund in investment shake-up - sources
One of the sources said Mubadala's equities fund had piled up too many illiquid assets in its portfolio
Reuters News - 14-Dec-2020 -
TIER raises $250mln Series C funding led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2
Since its 2018 launch, TIER has established itself as the European market leader
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TIER launches innovative and climate-neutral e-scooter service in Dubai after being selected by RTA
German micro-mobility provider TIER selected by the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) for sustainable shared e-scooter services
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Hub71, Bpifrance commit to unlocking investment opportunities for Abu Dhabi’s tech startups in France
Hub71 and Bpifrance have also agreed to explore co-investment opportunities in startups
WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 12-Oct-2020 -
Barings and Mubadala form strategic partnership focused on financing solutions for European middle-market businesses
Mubadala anchor investor in new origination platform
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Miami International Holdings completes equity investment in Midchains' parent holding company
Parent company of the MIAX Exchange Group joins Mubadala Investment Company and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office in MidChains' latest funding round.
Press Release - 08-Jul-2020 -
Abu Dhabi's MidChains secures funding from Mubadala, ADIO
MidChains is expected to launch trading operations in 2020
ZAWYA - 06-Jul-2020 -
Midchains, Abu Dhabi-based virtual asset trading platform closes latest funding round
MidChains is expected to launch trading operations in 2020, subject to FSRA approval
Press Release - 06-Jul-2020 -
Abu Dhabi enhances its reputation for medical innovation during the Covid-19 pandemic
As a global aviation hub with a highly mobile population that places it at heightened risk of exposure to Covid-19, Abu Dhabi has taken innovative measures to limit the impact of the pandemic on public health and the wider economy
Press Release - 08-Apr-2020 -
Khalifa University to host second edition of Mubadala-Globalfoundries-SRC forum on AI Hardware R&D in Abu Dhabi on 20 February
Forum on UAE's AI Semiconductor Ecosystem and Launch of Hardware Research Projects in Partnership with Semiconductor Research Corporation
Press Release - 19-Feb-2020 -
Space exploration under the spotlight on day two of the UAE Public Policy Forum 2020
Importance of sector to sustainable development discussed at fourth annual event organised by Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government
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Hub71 announces new corporate engagement program with Aldar and ADCB
Hub71 launches new Corporate Engagement Program for startups
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WeWork makes UAE debut with Hub71 office launch
Three floors of beautifully designed workspace offering 1200 desks
TradeArabia - 04-Feb-2020 -
The UAE's first WeWork officially opens
Hub71 officially launched the country's first WeWork - spanning three floors of beautifully designed workspace offering 1200 desks for members to innovate, collaborate and connect - in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Press Release - 03-Feb-2020 -
Abu Dhbai's Hub71 launches programme to assist startups with AI tech, cloud services
Hub71’s Microsoft Reactor programme will be a centre for technical learning and knowledge-sharing
WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 20-Jan-2020 -
Hub71 launches region's first Microsoft reactor program; welcomes 17 new startups selected from 47 countries
Microsoft Reactor program will be a center for technical learning and knowledge-sharing for developers and startup professionals
Press Release - 20-Jan-2020 -
Hub71 drives entrepreneurship in Abu Dhabi by partnering with Endeavour UAE
Endeavour UAE defines a scale-up as a high-growth company with annual revenues over $2mln
WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 16-Dec-2019 -
Hub71 Drives Entrepreneurship in Abu Dhabi by Partnering with Endeavor UAE to Support Scale-ups
Abu Dhabi-based entrepreneurs at the scale-up stage set to benefit from new partnership
Press Release - 16-Dec-2019 -
FinTech Abu Dhabi festival kicks off with investor forum
Global Investors And Experts Gather In Abu Dhabi As MENA's Leading FinTech Festival Gets Underway
Press Release - 22-Oct-2019 -
UAE funds, Samsung lead $55mln investment in quantum computing startup
IonQ said it raised $55mln in a funding round that was led by venture funds backed by Samsung Electronics, government of UAE.
Reuters News - 22-Oct-2019 -
FinTech Abu Dhabi Festival kicks off with investor forum
More than 400 people gathered at Abu Dhabi Global Market
Press Release - 22-Oct-2019 -
Fintech abu dhabi festival kicks off with investor forum
Global investors and experts gather in Abu Dhabi as MENA's leading FinTech festival gets underway
Press Release - 22-Oct-2019 -
Fintech Abu Dhabi festival kicks off with investor forum
Global investors and experts gather in Abu Dhabi as MENA's leading Fintech festival gets underway
Press Release - 21-Oct-2019 -
Mubadala Capital's $250mln funds eye startups, exceptional founders in Abu Dhabi
Funds include a $150mln 'fund of funds' program and a $100mln direct fund
ZAWYA - 21-Oct-2019 -
Mubadala launches MENA Tech investment vehicles
Managed by Mubadala Capital, the funds will invest in startups and venture funds
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Mubadala Capital appoints senior leadership team in Europe
Frederic Lardieg joins as Investment Partner and James Peck as Head of Operations; Mark Tluszcz as Senior Advisor
Press Release - 08-Oct-2019 -
Techstars announces accelerator In Abu Dhabi, second accelerator In UAE
Techstars partners with Hub71 to launch Techstars Hub71 Accelerator
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Mubadala opens NY office, focus on financial services, private equity
Mubadala's New York office, which opened on April 1, will have 10 people and will focus on financial services and private equity
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