Bain Capital announced the opening of a new office in Abu Dhabi Global Market, deepening its long-term commitment to the Middle East and expanding its regional investment and partnership capabilities.
The new office will serve as a regional hub to support investor relationships, portfolio company expansion, and future investment activity across the Middle East. The move builds on Bain Capital’s longstanding presence in the region and reflects its view of the Middle East as an increasingly important center for global capital and company-building.
Bain Capital’s regional strategy is centered on three priorities: strengthening capital formation with institutional investors, supporting the growth of portfolio companies in the region, and positioning the firm to pursue direct investment opportunities as markets evolve.
The firm plans to leverage its Abu Dhabi presence to connect portfolio companies with regional capital, customers, and talent, particularly in sectors aligned with regional priorities such as aviation, healthcare, digital infrastructure, and financial technology.
The expansion also follows Bain Capital’s strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, reinforcing its role in supporting the development of financial infrastructure and innovation across the region.
The Abu Dhabi office enhances Bain Capital’s global footprint and enables closer collaboration with regional stakeholders, as the firm continues to scale its investment platform internationally.
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“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. 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.”
David Gross, Managing Partner, Bain Capital
“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.”
Tom Sargeant, Partner And Head Of Asia And Middle East Investor Relations, Bain Capital
“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.”
Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Global Market
