Mubadala Capital JV Forms Strategic Partnership with Top European Investor

Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners (ADCP), a joint venture between Mubadala Capital and Alpha Wave Global, established to support the growth and development of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has announced a strategic partnership with Investindustrial, one of Europe's leading independent investment groups managing €15 billion in assets.

Founded in 1990 by the Bonomi family, Investindustrial has earned a strong reputation for driving growth in industrial and consumer-focused businesses. The firm is known for its ability to drive active ownership strategies that result in growth and profitability for its investments.

ADCP participated in the first closing of Investindustrial’s eighth private equity fund, which will follow Investindustrial’s established buyout strategy. This strategy emphasizes international expansion, industrial repositioning, and bolt-on acquisitions and draws on Investindustrial’s legacy of building, running, and selling industrial businesses.

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Maxime Franzetti and Fatima Al Noaimi, the Co-Heads of Mubadala Capital Solutions, expressed their enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We’re excited to partner with Investindustrial in their 8th flagship fund as they continue to build on their impressive 30-year track record. With The launch of their 8th international office and Middle Eastern headquarters in ADGM Square, Abu Dhabi will become a strategic and operational bridge between Investindustrial’s European and Asian offices.”

They continued, “We are confident that Investindustrial will attract world-class companies, game-changing partnerships, and exceptional talent to Abu Dhabi and the wider region.

Investindustrial focuses on partnering with family-owned businesses and corporations that operate globally relevant niche brands with significant growth potential. Many of Investindustrial’s portfolio companies are based in Italy and Spain, and they have a growing presence in markets such as the United States, the Middle East, and Asia.

Several of Investindustrial’s flagship companies, including the luxury Italian fashion brand Ermenegildo Zegna, the Italian culinary marketplace Eataly, and Flos B&B Italia Group, a global leader in high-end design, already have a significant presence in the UAE.

Andrea C. Bonomi, Chairman and Founder of Investindustrial, emphasized the strategic importance of the Middle East to the firm. “The opening of our office in Abu Dhabi marks a significant milestone in our history and demonstrates our commitment to the region,” he said. Bonomi added, “Several of our portfolio companies are already established in the UAE and the broader GCC, but by establishing a permanent office here, we are well-positioned to create additional value for our businesses.”

He concluded, “We are excited about our partnership with Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners and Mubadala Capital. We look forward to collaborating on We look forward to collaborating on transformational investments in the region and continuing to deepen our relationships with our long-standing partners in the Middle East.”