Middle East
21 stories covering middle east — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
BlueFive Capital Prepares $3bn Fund for Aerospace and Defence
Abu Dhabi-based BlueFive Capital is targeting a $3bn fund for defence investments amid rising Middle East military spending, with an initial close planned for Q3 2026.
Bain Capital Opens Office in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM
Bain Capital has established a new office in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM to expand its Middle East presence and strengthen ties with regional investors.
Golden Goose Prices €880m Bond for HSG Acquisition
Italian luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose has secured an €880m bond package to finance its buyout by Chinese PE firm HSG, amid uneven luxury sector sentiment.
Blackstone's Baratta: Cooling Middle East Tensions May Revive PE Deals in 2026
Joe Baratta of Blackstone suggests that de-escalating Middle East tensions could boost private equity dealmaking by 2026, amid influences from AI and market volatility.
Blackstone's Baratta Says Cooling Middle East Tensions May Boost PE Deals in 2026
Joe Baratta of Blackstone indicates that easing Middle East tensions could revive private equity dealmaking by 2026 amid recent investor uncertainty.
Private Equity Exits Decline in Early 2026 Due to AI Volatility and Geopolitical Tensions
Private equity firms reduced asset sales by 36% in Q1 2026 amid AI-driven market volatility and conflicts involving Iran, according to a report.
Whoop Secures $575 Million Series G Funding at $10.1 Billion Valuation
Whoop, a wearable fitness tech company, raised $575 million in Series G funding led by Collaborative Fund, reaching a $10.1 billion valuation, according to Crunchbase News.
Whoop Secures $575M Series G Funding at $10.1B Valuation
Wearable fitness company Whoop raised $575 million in Series G funding, led by Collaborative Fund, with participation from institutional investors and celebrities.
Blackstone Invests $250m in UAE-Based Tech Platform
Blackstone has deployed $250m in Advanced Digital Gaming Technology, a UAE payments and data intelligence platform, amid regional geopolitical tensions.
Blackstone Invests $250m in UAE Tech Platform
Blackstone deploys $250 million in a UAE-based payments and data intelligence platform, marking the first PE-backed inbound deal in the Gulf since the Iran conflict.
3i Group Shares Fall 15% as Action Reports Weaker Trading
3i Group's shares dropped 15% in London trading after its largest portfolio company, Action, posted softer-than-expected sales growth in early 2026.
3i Group Shares Fall After Action's Trading Misses Expectations
Shares in 3i Group dropped sharply on Thursday due to softer-than-expected trading from its largest portfolio company, Action, early in 2026.
Gordon Brothers Expands Broyhill Brand with Three New Licensees
Gordon Brothers announces expansion of Broyhill furniture brand through three new licensees, set to launch at High Point Market in April 2026.
China Investment Corp Explores Renewed Allocations to US Private Equity
China Investment Corp is discussing fresh allocations to US private equity managers like Blackstone and TPG amid past pullbacks due to geopolitical tensions.
China Investment Corp Explores New US Private Equity Allocations
China Investment Corp is discussing fresh allocations to US private equity firms like Blackstone and TPG amid a potential shift from recent pullbacks.
Bain Signals Recovery in Asia-Pacific Private Equity Amid Geopolitical Risks
Bain & Co. reports improving sentiment in Asia-Pacific private equity due to better exit activity, despite challenges in fundraising and geopolitical tensions.
Majority of LPs Expect Integrated Public-Private Credit Approach in Five Years
A survey of 135 senior investment professionals shows 59% of global LPs plan to integrate public and private credit allocations within five years, up from 35%.
Audeo Ventures to Close $65M for Fund II by End of March
Audeo Ventures aims to finalize $65 million for its second fund by March's end, with LPs from family offices and UAE sovereign funds, planning investments in up to 20 US and Latin American start-ups.
Audeo Ventures to Close $65M Fund II by End of March
Audeo Ventures plans to raise $65 million for its second fund, backed by family offices and UAE sovereign funds, to invest in up to 20 startups in the US and Latin America.
Candex Extends Series C Funding to $40 Million with HSBC Investment
New York-based fintech startup Candex has raised additional funding to reach $40 million in its Series C round, backed by HSBC, amid growing fintech investment trends.
CVC Shares Fall After Lower-Than-Expected PRE Outlook
CVC Capital Partners shares dropped on Wednesday due to a disappointing near-term earnings forecast, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
