GCC Private Equity Market Size & Trends Forecast 2025-2033

GCC Private Equity Market Overview

Market Size in 2024: USD 4.2 Billion

Market Size in 2033: USD 7.6 Billion

Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 6.4%

According to IMARC Group’s latest research publication, “GCC Private Equity Market Report by Fund Type (Buyout, Venture Capital (VCs), Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Others), and Country 2025-2033", the GCC private equity market size reached USD 4.2 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 7.6 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% during 2025-2033.

How AI is Reshaping the Future of GCC Private Equity Market

• AI is revolutionizing the GCC private equity market by accelerating due diligence through machine learning analytics, slashing evaluation times by 40% and uncovering hidden opportunities in fintech and renewables sectors. In Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and UAE's ADGM ecosystem, AI tools automate risk assessments and valuation models, drawing global co-investors like Silver Lake's USD 800 million stake in G42. This boosts deployment efficiency in a market valued at USD 4.5 billion in 2025, projected to hit USD 6.9 billion by 2032 at 6.5% CAGR.

• Generative AI enhances portfolio value creation, with 20% of GCC PE-backed firms deploying it for operational gains like predictive maintenance in infrastructure, yielding 25% cost reductions and aligning with net-zero targets. Localized AI models ensure ESG compliance and streamline exits via buyer matching, fueling mid-market deals of USD 50-250 million. As tech investments claim 40% of activity, AI positions GCC PE for USD 150 billion economic uplift by 2030.

• Collaborative AI ecosystems, backed by SWFs like PIF and Mubadala, scout co-investments in quantum and blockchain, optimizing cross-border syndications amid USD 58 billion AI pledges by 2025. Ethical AI frameworks bridge talent gaps through upskilling, attracting USD 55 billion SWF flows. This evolves GCC PE from oil-centric to AI-fueled innovation hubs.

• AI-driven platforms revolutionize LP reporting with NLP for real-time dashboards, enhancing transparency for family offices and SWFs holding 70% commitments. In Qatar's sandboxes and Bahrain's labs, AI simulates exits, shortening holds by 15% and recycling capital faster. With AUM at USD 4.2 billion in 2024, this amplifies 22% deal growth.

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GCC Private Equity Market Trends & Drivers:

The GCC private equity market surges amid diversification via Vision 2030 and UAE reforms, targeting non-oil like tech, healthcare, and renewables, with non-oil growth at 5.9% in 2024. Valued at USD 4.5 billion in 2025, it eyes USD 7.6 billion by 2033 at 6.4% CAGR, mid-market deals (USD 50-250 million) at 45%, infrastructure leading 35%. SWFs like ADIA, Mubadala, PIF deployed USD 55 billion in H1 2025, co-investing globally for mega-projects and USD 82 billion FDI.

ESG and digital trends dominate, with green funds rising for renewables and water amid net-zero goals, creating sustainable manufacturing plays. AI-blockchain boosts fintech VC, Saudi's 178 deals in 2024; sandboxes in Bahrain-Qatar spiked funding 80-fold since 2019. Reforms easing ownership, USD 13.7 billion IPOs in 2024 foster hybrids blending local-global capital for resilience.

Government initiatives catalyze, Qatar's USD 3.5 billion KKR infra fund, Kuwait's USD 1.8 billion AI VC, securing USD 1.8 billion smart city deals. SWFs managing USD 4 trillion accelerate emerging markets, offsetting oil volatility. At 4.2% GDP growth, resilience offers vendors dynamic innovation entry.

GCC Private Equity Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Fund Type Insights:

• Buyout

• Venture Capital (VCs)

• Real Estate

• Infrastructure

• Others

Country Insights:

• Saudi Arabia

• UAE

• Qatar

• Bahrain

• Kuwait

• Oman

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Recent News and Developments in GCC Private Equity Market

• April 2025: Bahrain's Investcorp Exits Healthcare Tech via IPO Investcorp secured 4.2x returns on healthcare tech stake through Saudi Exchange IPO, drawing USD 500 million follow-ons for GCC healthtech amid maturing exits.

• June 2025: Kuwait Investment Authority Launches USD 1.8 Billion VC Fund KIA pledged USD 1.8 billion for early-stage AI-blockchain fund, highlighting GCC's tech diversification as sovereigns lead emerging investments.

• July 2025: BlueFive Capital Closes USD 2 Billion GCC PE Fund BlueFive Reef Fund I hit USD 2 billion via ADGM, targeting large-cap infra-renewables with UAE project deployments for regional growth.

• July 2025: Jadwa Leads USD 50 Million PetroApp Round Jadwa's GCC Diversified Fund spearheaded USD 50 million in PetroApp, advancing energy digitals and PE's sustainability push.

• September 2025: Merak Capital Forms Fashion PE Fund with CDF Merak and Cultural Development Fund launched Saudi's inaugural USD 300 million fashion PE fund, backing local brands under Vision 2030 creative goals.

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