- What
- Global growth investor; over $3B deployed in the Middle East since 2012, led eyewa’s Series C.
- Who
- Growth-stage companies.
- Backed by
- Saudi Venture Capital (SVC)
Checked · October 2026 · generalatlantic.com · How we check ↗
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General Atlantic is a growth equity investor (global) in the UAE. Global growth investor — in its own words “the dedicated partner for entrepreneurs and investors building long-term value” — with offices in Abu Dhabi (ADGM, Al Maryah Island) and Riyadh, both opened in 2024. It has invested in the Middle East since 2012, with more than $3 billion deployed, and led the $100 million Series C of eyewa, the eyewear retailer founded in 2017 and headquartered in Riyadh and Dubai (November 2024).
- Amount
- Growth equity · ticket size not published
- Terms
- Equity — growth investments; terms not published
- Eligibility
- Growth-stage companies; criteria not published
- Portfolio
- eyewa (Series C, November 2024)
- Status
- Active — offices in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh opened in 2024; QIA committed $500 million to its growth equity strategies in May 2026; no pitch form, Riyadh contact infoksa@generalatlantic.com (checked September 2026)
What the source says
“Abu Dhabi Suite 903, Level 9, Al Sarab Tower ADGM Square, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates”
“Riyadh Faisaliah Tower Level 13, General Atlantic, Suite 37 King Fahad Road, Olaya District Riyadh 12212, Saudi Arabia infoksa@generalatlantic.com”
“General Atlantic has been a committed investor in the Middle East for over a decade, with more than $3 billion deployed since 2012 and a growing on-the-ground presence, including offices opened in Riyadh and Abu Dhabi in 2024.”
“As part of the agreement, QIA has committed $500 million to General Atlantic’s global growth equity investment strategies.”
“General Atlantic is a global investment leader — the dedicated partner for entrepreneurs and investors building long-term value.”
“Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 27 November 2024: eyewa, the region’s largest and fastest-growing eyewear retailer, has raised $100 million in its series C funding round, led by General Atlantic, a leading global growth investor, and with participation from Badwa Capital and Turmeric Capital.”
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Questions founders ask
What does General Atlantic offer?
Global growth investor; over $3B deployed in the Middle East since 2012, led eyewa’s Series C.
Does General Atlantic take equity?
Equity.
How do I apply?
No application form is published. Its website is the way in.
Sources
Primary source · generalatlantic.com · Checked October 2026