ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Bain Capital has opened an office in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), marking a step to deepen its long-term commitment to the Middle East.
The new office is expected to serve as a regional hub, supporting investor partnerships, facilitating the expansion of portfolio companies and positioning the firm for potential future investment activity in the region, a statement said.
Bain Capital said its regional strategy is focused on strengthening capital formation, supporting the growth of select portfolio companies in sectors aligned with regional priorities such as aviation, healthcare, digital infrastructure and financial technology, and evaluating opportunities for direct investments over time.
The firm added that the Abu Dhabi office will enhance engagement across the Middle East while strengthening connectivity with its global operations.
“Bain Capital has built trusted partnerships across the Middle East over decades, grounded in shared values, a long-term orientation, and a belief that the region is playing an increasingly central role in global capital and company-building,” said David Gross, Managing Partner at Bain Capital.
“Establishing a presence in Abu Dhabi is a natural next step, strengthening our ability to serve investors, support portfolio companies and engage with stakeholders to create long-term value together. As a global financial hub with a clear vision, strong regulatory environment, and strategic connectivity, Abu Dhabi offers an ideal platform to deepen our presence.”
Tom Sargeant, Partner and Head of APAC and Middle East Investor Relations at Bain Capital, said: “Many of the region’s leading institutions have been long-term investors in our funds, and those relationships have grown over time into broader strategic collaboration. The Abu Dhabi office strengthens our ability to work side-by-side with partners across the region.”
Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, said, “We welcome Bain Capital to ADGM, as leading global financial firms continue to anchor their regional growth strategies in Abu Dhabi. This reflects an important alignment with markets defined by regulatory clarity, institutional strength, and long-term stability. ADGM provides that foundation, combining a robust legal framework, access to deep and patient capital, and a system designed to support global investors at scale.
“Bain Capital’s presence reinforces Abu Dhabi’s role as a platform where international capital connects with regional opportunity, and where long-term partnerships are built with confidence.”
The statement added that the move follows Bain Capital’s strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) under the emirate’s Fintech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster, supporting the development of financial infrastructure and services in the region.