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Education, Insights and Connections. For Informed Capital Deployment.

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The Region’s Only Private Markets Investment Network

The Middle East private markets ecosystem is maturing rapidly. Yet navigating it takes more than just capital. It requires local understanding, established relationships, and a consistent presence.

We exist to eliminate the opacity of private markets, providing market participants - family offices, sovereign wealth funds, institutional allocators, and alternative investment managers - with the intelligence and connections required for effective capital deployment.

Our platform of events, private engagements, and one-to-one meetings enables our community to build the knowledge, relationships, and trust necessary for long-term collaboration.

Private Equity | Private Credit | Hedge Funds | Venture Capital | Infrastructure | Real Estate

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Member Firms:

137

Annual Events:

3

LP/GP Ratio:

73%

ALTS AUM Represented:

~$750 Bn

C-Suite & MD Seniority:

80%

Abbey Road Abdullatif Alissa Group Addepar Al Faisaliah Al Fozan Al Jammaz Al Mal Al Muhaidib Alfardan Ali and Sons Amplify Growth Arzan Athman Atypical Berkeley BEV Ventures Burkhan World Investments D. Al Tamimi Capital Eagle Investments F6 Abbey Road Abdullatif Alissa Group Addepar Al Faisaliah Al Fozan Al Jammaz Al Mal Al Muhaidib Alfardan Ali and Sons Amplify Growth Arzan Athman Atypical Berkeley BEV Ventures Burkhan World Investments D. Al Tamimi Capital Eagle Investments F6
Fiera Capital Franklin Templeton GFH Gulf Bridge Capital Halkin Hanwha Integra JMH Group KBW Ventures Mabani Aljazeera Merak National Bonds Nebula Capital NOIA Capital OIKOS Private Department Santocedrus Sedco Holding Shamal Tikehau Fiera Capital Franklin Templeton GFH Gulf Bridge Capital Halkin Hanwha Integra JMH Group KBW Ventures Mabani Aljazeera Merak National Bonds Nebula Capital NOIA Capital OIKOS Private Department Santocedrus Sedco Holding Shamal Tikehau

Our Events

  • Event poster for ALTInvest on September 16th, 2026, in Dubai, UAE, featuring the Burj Khalifa skyscraper against a sunset sky.

    ALTInvest

    A senior investment forum bringing together the GCC's leading family offices, institutional allocators and alternative investment managers; focused on the mechanics of capital deployment across private equity, private credit, and venture capital.

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  • Nighttime view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a tall skyscraper featuring a red frame at the top. Overlaid text announces the Saudi Alternatives Exchange event on November 25, 2026.

    Saudi Alts Exchange (SAX)

    The Kingdom's premier private gathering for senior KSA capital allocators. A strictly curated, closed-door environment for the region's most influential LPs and the fund managers seeking to build lasting relationships with them.

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  • Event poster for 'Future Funds' on January 28, 2026, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, featuring a modern cityscape at sunset with tall skyscrapers and palm trees.

    FutureFunds

    Defining the future of fund management in the GCC, FutureFunds is a pivotal summit designed to educate and empower funds with cutting-edge strategies to unlock regional wealth and gain a competitive edge.

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From The Network

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  • "Excellent curation, high-quality capital, and genuinely thoughtful conversations. A strong start to what is clearly becoming a serious investment ecosystem. Looking forward to what’s next."

    Onix Investment Management

  • “A well-curated network that fosters meaningful connections in the private capital community"

    SC Ventures

  • "The quality of the curation, the pace of the agenda, and the intention behind each session made the experience both efficient and genuinely valuable."

    GSA Ventures

  • "A refreshingly well-curated network - small enough to allow genuine engagement, yet broad in expertise. It focused on meaningful conversations rather than the usual transactional feel of many events today. The roundtable format encouraged open dialogue and diverse perspectives, making it one of the most meaningful industry gatherings I’ve attended this year.”

    Tikehau Partners

  • "World class network"

    Link Capital

  • “One of the most successful events I’ve been to in terms of quality of attendees and networking.”

    Global Gate Capital

  • “Insightful and well-structured, offering a deep dive into current market dynamics and emerging trends. It also provides an excellent networking platform, bringing together a highly relevant mix of market participants, industry leaders, and decision-makers. A valuable experience for anyone engaged in the alternative investment space.” ​

    Al Mal Partners

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  • "Exceptionally well-organised, with high-caliber attendees and valuable discussions — really impressive for a first edition in KSA.”

    Sidra Capital

  • “The Saudi Alternatives Exchange event in Riyadh was excellent; well organised with a high-quality guest list. SAX created a space for meaningful conversations and genuinely insightful main stage discussions.”

    S&P Global

  • "The overall experience was excellent. The organisation and logistics were outstanding, and the venue and set-up were at a very high standard. I was genuinely impressed by the quality and diversity of the participants – the caliber of people in the room was exactly what you would hope for at a serious alternatives-focused gathering."

    Equivator

  • “The conversations are thoughtful, practical, and refreshingly candid — a rare opportunity to share insights and exchange ideas with peers who understand the nuances of this evolving space. As families in the region look to professionalise and future-proof their legacies, forums like these play a critical role in shaping meaningful dialogue.”

    D.R. Partners

  • "Everything—the incredible venue, the curated mix of attendees, the relevant subjects, and the perfect timing—was spot on. What truly sets the Middle East Investor Network apart, however, is the format. It is strategically designed to allow for adequate, quality one-on-one interactions with the people I need to meet."

    Asas Capital

  • "The calibre of attendees, flow of the day, and the energy in the room all reflected the work the team puts into making the inaugural Middle East edition a success.”

    AUC Partners

  • "A platform that I see adds a lot value to investors in the region. The event stands apart with the quality of participation and organization, personal and impactful, time well utilised."

    Nisus Finance

  • "One of the best LP - GP conferences I have attended in UAE. Meticulously planned - flowing insightful conversations and curated participants; that's the perfect recipe for success."

    Agna Capital

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