Bain Capital’s New ADGM Office Signals Investment Expansion in the Middle East

Bain Capital, a global private investment firm, has announced the opening of its office in ADGM, the international financial center of Abu Dhabi, expanding its presence in the Middle East.

The firm said the move shows its continued commitment to investing, partnering, and supporting growth across key sectors in the region.

“Establishing a presence in Abu Dhabi is a natural next step, strengthening our ability to serve investors, support portfolio companies and engage with stakeholders to create long-term value together,” said David Gross, Managing Partner at Bain Capital. “As a global financial hub with a clear vision, strong regulatory environment, and strategic connectivity, Abu Dhabi offers an ideal platform to deepen our presence.”

According to Bain Capital, the Abu Dhabi office will reinforce the firm’s capital formation efforts and relationship with regional investors.

It will also support the growth of select portfolio companies in the Middle East by connecting them to capital, customers, talent, and strategic partners, focusing on sectors such as aviation, healthcare, digital infrastructure, and financial technology.

“We welcome Bain Capital to ADGM, as leading global financial firms continue to anchor their regional growth strategies in Abu Dhabi. This reflects an important alignment with markets defined by regulatory clarity, institutional strength, and long-term stability,” said Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADG. “ADGM provides that foundation, combining a robust legal framework, access to deep and patient capital, and a system designed to support global investors at scale.”

The establishment of the office follows Bain Capital’s strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office under the emirate’s Fintech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets cluster.