Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: Saudi Hassana Investment Company and Warburg Pincus, a global leader in growth-focused private equity, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance their strategic partnership and collaborate on investment opportunities across Saudi Arabia.
According to an official press release, the signing took place during a roundtable hosted at the Ministry of Investment, attended by Ibrahim Almubarak, the Assistant Minister. The MoU was signed by Ahmed W. Alqahtani, Chief Investment Officer of Regional Markets at Hassana, and Jeffrey Perlman, CEO of Warburg Pincus.
This agreement strengthens the long-standing relationship between the two firms, marking the next phase in their joint efforts to invest in high-growth sectors and support the Kingdom’s economic transformation. By combining Hassana’s regional expertise and Warburg Pincus’ global investment track record, the partners will explore opportunities that align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals.
Hani Al-Jehani, Chief Investment Officer - International Markets at Hassana, highlighted the importance of this step, saying: “Our decade-long partnership with Warburg Pincus has focused on international markets, and we are excited to expand that focus to include Saudi Arabia. With Warburg Pincus’ deep sector knowledge and investment experience, we are confident this collaboration will uncover valuable opportunities that contribute to the Kingdom’s evolving economic landscape.”
Jeffrey Perlman, CEO of Warburg Pincus, added: “The Middle East offers exceptional investment potential, and Saudi Arabia’s transformation is creating a wealth of opportunities. Partnering with Hassana allows us to deepen our regional relationships and work together to identify promising investments and visionary management teams ready to scale.”
As one of the region’s most active institutional investors, Hassana remains committed to delivering long-term value across asset classes and geographies. Warburg Pincus, with nearly 60 years of global investment experience, brings a disciplined approach to growth investing. Together, the two firms aim to unlock new investment opportunities that advance economic diversification and long-term growth in the Kingdom.
