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On November 2, 2026, at the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum held in Bahrain, Investcorp, a prominent global alternative investment manager, revealed its financial performance for the first nine months of 2026. This announcement highlighted the company's significant activity in capital procurement, investment, and exits totaling $11.1 billion thus far in the year, underscoring its ongoing strength and growth within the global investment landscape.

Investcorp reported that it raised $4.8 billion from a diverse group of global investors, invested $3.7 billion into new assets, and generated $2.6 billion from exits across its investment businesses, resulting in a total of $65.2 billion in assets under management as of September 31, 2026.

The event served as a pivotal platform for Investcorp to demonstrate its commitment to the Kingdom of Bahrain, where it was founded in 1982. Mohammed Alardhi, the Executive Chairman, expressed that Bahrain remains crucial to the company's global ambitions and growth trajectory. He emphasized, "Our ongoing success is a reflection of the robustness of our international platform and the trust of our investors and partners. We are dedicated to connecting global capital with alternative investment opportunities while enhancing Bahrain's status as a prominent international financial center."

Key Investment and Innovation Highlights

Throughout 2026, Investcorp has continued to expand its global investment activities with notable transactions and milestones across various sectors:

• - Private Equity in North America: Invested in the Berger Financial Group, a leading U.S. asset management platform.
• - U.S. Real Estate: Announced transactions in industrial real estate valued at approximately $800 million, comprising acquisitions and sales, including senior living facilities and multi-family housing worth $200 million in key U.S. markets.
• - Private Equity in India: Acquired 20Cube 3PL Solutions, a company specializing in digital contract logistics, to support its expansion and build a nationwide logistics platform.
• - Private Equity in Europe: Made investments in Smart Managed Solutions in the UK and established a new growth platform for AI-driven software development with NetRom Software and Trivium Solutions. Also acquired a majority stake in Connectif, a Spanish provider of AI-based marketing automation solutions.
• - Private Equity in the GCC: Acquired a strategic stake in Metra, a regional IT distribution platform, and participated in a consortium to acquire Reda Gulf Holding, a top Saudi Arabian provider of fire protection, safety, and hazard mitigation solutions.
• - Digital Innovation: Investcorp Wealth, launched in 2024 and built by teams in Bahrain, has facilitated over $620 million in digital capital procurement, showcasing the vital role of its teams in Bahrain in managing digital assets.
• - Artificial Intelligence: Introduced an AI investment framework to identify investment opportunities powered by AI that enhance portfolio performance and support long-term value creation.

These achievements are a testament to Investcorp's ability to connect investors with opportunities across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The company's participation in the Gateway Gulf 2026 event reaffirms its long-term commitment to Bahrain's role as a gateway for global capital and financial innovation.