BlueFive Capital
Abu Dhabi (ADGM)-based global private-markets platform founded in late 2024 by ex-Investcorp co-CEO Hazem Ben-Gacem; AUM reported at $7.4B in 2026. Strategies span PE, infrastructure and tech growth; UAE deals include Origen ($50M, 2026), CNTXT AI and CargoX Series A rounds.
THESIS
Bridges institutional capital with high-growth markets across the GCC, Asia and the Global South; its $3B Onyx Fund targets growth-stage AI, biotech and advanced-computing companies.
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IN THE NEWS
UAE Reclaims MENA Venture Capital Lead With $1.3B Raised in H1 2026
UAE startups secured $1.3 billion in venture funding in the first half of 2026, driven primarily by large mega-rounds. The surge re-establishes the UAE as the top venture capital destination in the MENA region.
Abu Dhabi's BlueFive Capital Co-Leads Kling AI's $3 Billion Funding Round
Abu Dhabi-based investor BlueFive Capital co-led a $3 billion funding round for Chinese generative media developer Kling AI, marking a significant regional investment in the global AI sector.
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