Gulf Capital
Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsAbū Z̧aby, United Arab Emirates51-200 Employees
Gulf Capital is an operationally focused private equity firm based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with more than 19 years of investment experience spanning the GCC and broader Asia. It collaborates with dynamic entrepreneurs and management teams, providing growth capital, strategic guidance, and hands-on operational support to help build market-leading global businesses. Since 2006, the firm has closed 45 investments and currently oversees more than $2.4 billion in assets across seven funds and investment vehicles. Its approach is thematic, focusing on resilient sectors such as technology and fintech, healthcare, business services, consumer, and sustainability, with a strong emphasis on governance and ESG best practices. Gulf Capital operates as a venture capital and private equity player targeting growth markets from the GCC to Asia, helping companies achieve scale through capital and operational improvements. In May 2026, the firm appointed Ammar Talib Hajieh as Chief Investment Officer, effective May 4, 2026, reflecting ongoing efforts to develop its investment operations and service capabilities.