- Wafra Inc. is increasing its shareholding in Ardian, a global private investment firm with $200 billion in assets under management. - The investment builds on Wafra’s initial strategic stake acquired in November 2025 and remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. - The transaction is expected to close between late 2026 and early 2027. - The increased ownership reinforces Wafra’s long-term support for Ardian’s leadership across multiple asset classes and global markets. - The investment is made through Wafra’s Strategic Partnership funds, which focus on investing in leading alternative asset management businesses through GP stakes. - Adel Alderbas, Chief Investment Officer at Wafra: “Our decision to increase our investment in Ardian reflects our high conviction in the firm’s leadership, culture and long-term growth trajectory. Even in the short time since becoming a shareholder, we’ve already experienced early wins demonstrating the full breadth of our strategic capabilities and unique network of global institutional investors.”

– Wafra Inc. is increasing its shareholding in Ardian, a global private investment firm with $200 billion in assets under management. – The investment builds on Wafra’s initial strategic stake acquired in November 2025 and remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. – The transaction is expected to close between late 2026 and early 2027. – The increased ownership reinforces Wafra’s long-term support for Ardian’s leadership across multiple asset classes and global markets. – The investment is made through Wafra’s Strategic Partnership funds, which focus on investing in leading alternative asset management businesses through GP stakes. – Adel Alderbas, Chief Investment Officer at Wafra: “Our decision to increase our investment in Ardian reflects our high conviction in the firm’s leadership, culture and long-term growth trajectory. Even in the short time since becoming a shareholder, we’ve already experienced early wins demonstrating the full breadth of our strategic capabilities and unique network of global institutional investors.”

– Warren Equity Partners (WEP) closed Warren Equity Partners Fund V with approximately $2.8 billion in total capital commitments, surpassing its $2.25 billion target in less than 12 months and closing oversubscribed at its hard cap.

– Fund V will continue WEP’s flagship strategy of investing in companies that maintain, operate, and upgrade critical infrastructure assets across power & utilities, water & wastewater, transportation, waste, digital infrastructure, and buildings & facilities.

– Steven Wacaster, Managing Partner and Co-Founder, said the successful fundraising reflects the firm’s decade-long strategy, continued investment in thematic research, sourcing capabilities, operating resources, and its proprietary AI platform, adding that WEP is excited about the opportunities to deploy Fund V.

– Scott Bruckmann, Partner and Co-Founder, said the firm’s investment process begins years before making an investment, emphasizing its disciplined sector focus, long-term thematic development, and commitment to creating value through partnerships with market-leading companies and management teams.

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