Jan 22, 2025 · Wafra is a New York headquartered alternative investment firm established to build long-term prosperity for asset owners around the world. Wafra means “abundance,” and for over three decades, we have worked patiently and sought to creatively deliver on this promise.

Founded in 1985, Wafra is an SEC-registered alternative investment manager focusing on strategic partnerships, real estate and real assets. Headquartered in New York, Wafra has over two dozen clients around the globe and is owned by the Public Institution for Social Security of Kuwait (PIFSS).

Adel A. Alderbas is the Chief Investment Officer of Wafra and serves on Wafra’s Management Committee and Board of Directors. Mr. Alderbas oversees the firm’s investment activities across mandates.

Strategic Partnerships targets direct investments in alternative asset management businesses across next generation and established managers as well as broader private equity capabilities.

Apr 4, 2018 · Wafra has more than $20 billion of assets and commitments under management and invests across a wide range of alternative asset classes. In its pursuit of investment excellence, Wafra connects its investors, partners and stakeholders to foster an exchange of ideas and innovations.

Aug 10, 2023 · Certain funds advised by Wafra have formed 27 strategic partnerships with both growth-stage and established alternative asset managers. By providing flexible and accretive capital solutions and focusing on the long term, Wafra aligns with and invests in high-quality investment management teams.

Oct 3, 2022 · Funds advised by Wafra have formed 25 strategic partnerships with both growth-stage and established alternative asset managers. By providing flexible and accretive capital solutions and focusing on the long term, Wafra aligns with and invests in high-quality investment management teams.

Jul 13, 2020 · Upon consummation of the investment, Wafra’s investment will provide Digital Colony with permanent capital to pursue strategic investments across the digital infrastructure ecosystem, including cell towers, data centers, fiber, and small cells.

Our Sustainable Investment Group works across asset classes to embed Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) considerations within our investment process to manage financial risk more holistically and create long-term value for our clients.

Aug 18, 2021 · Trinity Industries, Inc. (“Trinity”) and Wafra Inc. (“Wafra”) announce the launch of a joint venture partnership between Trinity and certain funds managed by Wafra targeting up to $1 billion in leased railcar investments.