ADIO, Primavera to collaborate to attract high-growth companies to Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), responsible for accelerating the UAE capital’s growth and enabling the emirate’s economic transformation, is collaborating with Primavera Capital to drive increased cross-border capital flows, deepen investor partnerships and expand the footprint of global companies in Abu Dhabi.

Established in 2010, Primavera Capital has a strong track record across private equity, venture capital, credit and strategic investments. It manages capital on behalf of global institutions and sovereign wealth funds and is focused on delivering long-term value creation by supporting companies at different stages of growth.

The Asia Pacific-based global investment firm has invested in more than 100 high-growth and leading companies in sectors including consumer retail, digital technology, carbon neutrality, advanced manufacturing, medical and healthcare, corporate services, financial services, and other sectors.

Primavera’s association with ADIO, announced at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, represents a mutual ambition to unlock investment pathways between Asia, the world and the Middle East.

Badr Al-Olama, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, said: “This partnership with Primavera exemplifies Abu Dhabi’s ambition to be at the forefront of global capital flows.

“By collaborating with one of the world’s most respected investment management firms, we are unlocking access to an unparalleled global network of companies, entrepreneurs and investors while accelerating the emirate’s economic transformation and positioning Abu Dhabi as a launchpad for future-defining industries.”

ADIO, Primavera forge investment partnership

The collaboration will see Primavera and its ecosystem establish and expand their presence in Abu Dhabi, leveraging the emirate’s capital markets, sector clusters and international connectivity to accelerate their global investment activities.

Primavera’s ecosystem of portfolio companies, start-ups and innovation partners will be supported to enter and scale within Abu Dhabi. These include high-growth technology, healthcare, sustainability and lifestyle firms that align with the emirate’s diversification strategy.

Both organisations will work together to build deeper partnerships between Primavera and Abu Dhabi-based investors, expanding financial product offerings such as private equity, venture capital, credit and co-investment platforms targeting both local and international markets.

The partnership will leverage Primavera’s strong presence in Asia and global markets to enhance Abu Dhabi’s position as an international gateway for investment and cross-border connectivity.

The agreement advances ADIO’s commitment to forging high-impact relationships that strengthen the Fintech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Investments (FIDA) cluster, a strategic platform focused on building the financial infrastructure, global partnerships and regulatory connectivity.

Philip Hu, Founding Member & Managing Director of Primavera Capital, added: “Abu Dhabi is emerging as one of the world’s most exciting investment centres. Our collaboration with ADIO reflects a shared commitment to long-term value creation and economic impact.

“Through this partnership, we look forward to connecting Primavera’s portfolio companies and global ecosystem with one of the world’s most dynamic and forward-looking economies.”