1、H12025MENAPrivate Capital Breakdown2H1 2025 MENA PRIVATE CAPITAL BREAKDOWNContentsPitchBook Data,Inc.Nizar Tarhuni Executive Vice President of Research and Market IntelligencePaul Condra Global Head of Private Markets ResearchNalin Patel Director of Research,EMEA Private CapitalInstitutional Researc
2、h GroupAnalysisNalin Patel Director of Research,EMEA Private Capital DataCharlie Farber Manager,Data APublishingReport designed by Josie DoanPublished on 10 September 2025Click here for PitchBooks report methodologies.Introduction 3Dealmaking 4Exits 9Fundraising 113H1 2025 MENA PRIVATE CAPITAL BREAK
3、DOWNIntroductionDealmaking MENA PE deal activity is on track for a record year in 2025,putting the region on pace to surpass the previous peak in 2023.Growth is being driven by rising demand for digital infrastructure,particularly datacentres,with AI and government digitisation strategies acting as
4、key catalysts.MENA PE investment has broadly picked up in the post-pandemic era,and despite gloomy global outlooks,the regions PE dealmaking appears to be a cause for optimism.VC dealmaking in the region remains subdued,with activity mirroring 2024 levels but far below records set in 2022.VC continu
5、es to face global headwinds:declining funding rates,limited exits,and a shift toward profitability.However,signs of stabilisation are emerging.While activity remains below previous highs,the pace of the downturn appears to be slowing.Investors are becoming more selective,emphasising sustainable busi
6、ness models over rapid growth.Saudi-based dealmaking in particular remained strong in H1 2025.In the same period,the Middle East was buoyed by a slew of trade deals with the US that could potentially boost technological development and economic growth.Exits In H1 2025,MENA private market exit value