The global investment management firm Investcorp stated that in the first nine months of 2026, its total scale in terms of capital raising, capital deployment, and exit reached $11.1 billion, demonstrating that its global platform continues to maintain a strong growth momentum.
This announcement was made at the Gateway Gulf 2026 held in Bahrain, highlighting the global investment momentum of Investcorp as well as the company's ongoing commitment to the Kingdom of Bahrain. Investcorp was established in Bahrain in 1982.
Between January and September 2026, Investcorp raised $4.8 billion from a global investor base, invested $3.7 billion in new assets, and realized $2.6 billion through investment exits. As of September 31, 2026, the total assets managed by Investcorp amounted to $65.2 billion.
During the same period, Investcorp achieved an important fundraising milestone through its North American private equity and strategic capital platform, securing commitments totaling over $2.3 billion.
Investcorp Executive Chairman Mohammed Alardhi stated: " Investcorp was founded in Bahrain over 40 years ago, and the Kingdom of Bahrain remains at the core of our global growth and ambitions. Our continued success reflects the strength of our international platform, as well as the trust that investors and partners place in us. Looking to the future, we will continue to be committed to connecting global capital with alternative investment opportunities, fostering innovation, and strengthening Bahrain's position as a leading international financial center."
Key Investments and Innovation Highlights
- North American private equity: Invested in Berger Financial Group, a leading American wealth management platform.
- U.S. Real Estate: The company announced industrial real estate transactions worth approximately $800 million, including acquisitions and sales; in addition, it acquired senior housing and multi-family residential assets valued at $200 million in major U.S. markets.
- Indian private equity: Acquired 20Cube 3PL Solutions, a company focused on digital contract logistics, to support its expansion and build a national logistics platform.
- European private equity: Invested Smart Managed Solutions in the UK and jointly established a new software development growth platform with NetRom Software and Trivium Solutions, focusing on AI to assist in software development. Investcorp also acquired a majority stake in Connectif, a Spanish provider of marketing automation solutions.
- Private equity in the Gulf Cooperation Council region: Acquired a strategic stake in the regional IT distribution platform Metra, and joined a consortium to acquire Reda Gulf Holding, which is a leading provider of fire protection, safety, and security solutions in Saudi Arabia.
- Digital Innovation: Investcorp Wealth was established in 2024 and developed by the company's Bahrain team. Since its inception, it has helped clients raise over $620 million through digital fundraising, demonstrating its international reach as well as the important role of the Investcorp Bahrain team in digital wealth management functions.
- Artificial Intelligence: The company has launched the AI investment framework, which is used to identify investment opportunities driven by AI, improve portfolio performance, and support long-term value creation.
The company stated that these achievements reflect the ability of Investcorp to connect investors with investment opportunities in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The participation of Investcorp in Gateway Gulf 2026 also highlights the company's long-term commitment to Bahrain, as well as Bahrain's role as a global hub for capital and financial innovation.
