Become a corporate member and benefit from guaranteed access to all the Middle East Investor Network annual events and more.
Membership
What is ME-IN Membership
The Middle East Investor Network is a private, member-led community, designed to facilitate high-level engagement and capital flow across the GCC’s private and alternative investment landscape.
We provide a curated environment for allocators, fund managers, and service providers to connect with each other beyond the noise of large-scale exhibitions.
Membership ensures year-round access to our flagship summits with on-site networking support, as well as access to our exclusive private receptions, providing a dedicated platform for education, insights, and connections for informed capital deployment.
Member Benefits
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We understand that for institutional allocators and family offices, time and discretion are the ultimate currencies. Our membership is structured to provide a protected environment where capital owners can engage with the market on their own terms.
Attendee passes all three Middle East Investor Network annual events - ALTInvest, SAX, FutureFunds.
Access to all allocator only sessions, networking and content and the ‘member majlis’ at events.
Invitations to relevant ME-IN Investor receptions and private events.
Dedicated support via networking concierge service; including access to event apps and assistance to facilitate one-to-one meetings inside and outside events.
Fund/Co-Investor vetting and guidance to recommend appropriate and relevant firms that match your mandate, through our ‘Smart Matching’ service.
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The Middle East Investor Network provides fund managers with a strategic platform to engage with allocators and key ecosystem players in the region. Membership is designed to facilitate direct visibility and mandate-aligned connectivity within a curated environment.
Two interchangeable attendee passes for your firm at all three Middle East Investor Network annual events: ALTInvest, SAX, and FutureFunds.
Full access to all event applications, and our ‘Smart Matching’ service to identify and connect with LPs and co-investors that align with your specific fund mandate.
Official branding and recognition as a Member of the Middle East Investor Network at all scheduled events throughout the year.
Opportunities to contribute to ME-IN editorial reports, articles, and digital sessions to provide specialist insight and thought leadership to the network.
Direct fund promotion to allocators as a ME-IN member and a featured listing in the Membership Directory ahead of ALTInvest and SAX.
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The Middle East Investor Network offers local and international service providers a platform to engage the full alternative investment value chain. Membership is designed for firms seeking to increase awareness and establish connections with both regional allocators and fund managers.
Two interchangeable delegate passes for all three Middle East Investor Network annual events: ALTInvest, SAX, and FutureFunds.
Full access to all event applications, including networking tools to identify and connect with the complete market spectrum of LPs, GPs, and industry partners.
Official branding and recognition as a Member of the Middle East Investor Network at all scheduled events throughout the year.
Opportunities to contribute specialist content to ME-IN reports, digital sessions, or articles to demonstrate expertise to the broader community.
A featured listing in the Membership Directory as a verified industry partner ahead of ALTInvest and SAX.
Member Firms:
137
Allocator Members:
85%
Annual Events
3
Alternatives Focused AUM:
~$750 Bn
C-Suite & MD Seniority:
80%
A Snapshot of our Network
The ME-IN Difference
Small-Scale, High-Value Networking
Our events are built on the principle that volume does not equate to success. We intentionally limit event capacities and host private, invitation-only receptions to ensure direct access to the right people.
Strict LP-to-GP Ratios
We maintain a high allocator-to-fund manager ratio across our network and events. This ensures a peer-led environment that is not sales-heavy, allowing for candid professional discourse.
Access to Specialist Thought Leadership
Members engage directly with top-tier private market specialists and world-class speakers. We provide a platform for the leaders shaping global and regional alternative investment strategies.
Research-Driven Agendas
Our programmes are built following extensive market research and interviews with our network. This ensures our content is designed by the market, for the market, answering the specific questions currently being asked by our members.
Targeted Mandate Matching
Every introduction is vetted for strategic alignment. We use your specific investment objectives to filter out irrelevant noise, connecting you with the partners and peers that match your investment mandate.
Annual Memberships
Allocator Membership
Complimentary, subject to approval
Single Family Offices | Multi Family Offices | Fund of Funds | Pension Funds | Sovereign Wealth Funds | Corporate Funds | Endowment Funds
Fund Manager Membership
$2,499 USD PA
Asset Managers | Hedge Funds | Venture Capital Funds | Private Capital Funds | Private Banks | Wealth Managers | REITs | Investment Consultants
Service Provider Membership
$3,499 USD PA
Banks/Custodians/Prime Brokers | Fund Administrators | Investment Platforms | Law Firms/Legal Advisors | Market Intelligence | Placement Agents | Technology Providers | Advisory Firms | Consultants | Accounting Firms
Your Frequently Asked Questions, Answered
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Membership is restricted to senior investment professionals, institutional allocators, family office principals, fund managers, and verified industry service providers active within or looking to engage with the GCC private markets.
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This category is restricted to professionals representing:
Sovereign Wealth Funds
Single and Multi-Family Offices
Pension Funds
Endowments and Foundations
Insurance Companies
Corporate Accounts
Fund of Funds
To maintain the peer-led nature of the network, applicants must be actively deploying capital into alternative asset classes and must not have any fund-raising or business development responsibilities. Every application is reviewed by the editorial board to ensure these criteria are met.
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All membership options are valid for 12 months from the date of activation.
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Yes. While the membership is held by the firm, delegate passes for our three annual summits can be assigned to different members of your team, provided they meet the seniority requirements of the event.
Membership includes a fixed allocation of passes for all three annual summits (ALTInvest, SAX, and FutureFunds):
Fund Managers & Service Providers: Each membership provides two corporate passes per event. These are interchangeable, allowing different members of your firm to attend different summits.
Allocators: Membership permits up to three senior representatives from your firm to attend each event.
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Yes. These can be purchased via our dedicated event pages. However, single-event passes are restricted to attendance only - excluding member branding, and attendee referrals and matching. Membership is the only way to access the full suite of networking and vetting services available at ME-IN events.
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Yes. Membership provides a significant discount compared to purchasing individual event passes. Based on our annual summit schedule, Fund Managers save $1,995 and Service Providers save $2,495 through the membership programme compared to standard delegate rates.
Members also benefit from 15% discount on sponsorship upgrades.
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Allocator members can contact our concierge team at any time to request specific introductions or meeting coordination. For allocators, we use your investment mandate to screen and suggest relevant partners in the network.
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Available via our event apps for all members, Smart Matching uses your specific investment criteria or fund mandate to highlight other members who are looking for exactly what you offer, allowing for more efficient networking.