The Qatar Investment Authority's Core Investments Of Its Wealth Fund

The QIA (Qatar Investment Authority) is the wealth manager of the State of Qatar. It was established in 2005 with an overarching objective to create long-term value, as well as two other objectives in support of Qatar’s wealth: providing liquidity when needed to stabilize the local economy and supporting local economic development. The QIA is the world’s eighth largest sovereign fund, with $526 billion worth of total assets, according to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute.

QIA invests across nine sectors: retail and consumer; technology, media and telecoms (TMT); liquid securities; infrastructure; financials; funds; healthcare; industrials; and real estate.

Key investments aiding the energy transition:

QIA invested €2.4 billion ($2.63 billion) in renewable energy provider RWE to support its global renewable energy strategy.
QIA invested in Rolls-Royce SMR, building a new technology solution delivering affordable, low-carbon nuclear power.
QIA invested in Italian energy producer Enel to develop its renewable energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a recent project announced in South Africa.
QIA is an investor in Adani Green Energy, one of India’s largest renewable energy companies.
QIA has invested in QuantumScape, a battery developer for electric cars, and Ascend Elements, a manufacturer of sustainable, engineered battery materials for electric vehicles.
Key Europeans investment examples:
QIA is an investor in the UK’s largest airport, Heathrow.
QIA led a €250 million financing round for Innovafeed, a leader in the production of insect-based protein for animal and plant nutrition.
QIA owns Porta Nuova, a new business district in Milan. The district recently achieved the Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and WELL Building Standard (WELL) for Community.
QIA is an investor in Checkout.com, the UK-headquartered payment platform, and one of Europe’s leading tech unicorns.
QIA acquired 50% of Canary Wharf Group plc in 2015 and today is supporting the ambitious redevelopment.

Key Europeans investment examples:

QIA is an investor in the UK’s largest airport, Heathrow.
QIA led a €250 million financing round for Innovafeed, a leader in the production of insect-based protein for animal and plant nutrition.
QIA owns Porta Nuova, a new business district in Milan. The district recently achieved the Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and WELL Building Standard (WELL) for Community.
QIA is an investor in Checkout.com, the UK-headquartered payment platform, and one of Europe’s leading tech unicorns.
QIA acquired 50% of Canary Wharf Group plc in 2015 and today is supporting the ambitious redevelopment.

Key US investment examples:

QIA opened its advisory office in New York in 2015 to help source deal opportunities.
QIA led a $200m funding round into EatJust, which produces sustainable egg and meat alternatives.
QIA is a minority investor in Monumental Sports and Entertainment (MSE), one of the largest sports and entertainment companies in the US.
In 2023, QIA funds team invested in Ariel Alternatives’ private equity fund Project Black supporting middle-market minority-owned businesses throughout America.

Key APAC investment examples:

QIA opened its advisory office in Singapore in 2021 to help source deal opportunities across the APAC region.
In June 2023, QIA invested in Kokusai Electric Corporation (Kokusai), a leading global specialist manufacturer of semiconductor equipment who play a key role in the development of cutting-edge technology within the semiconductor industry globally.
QIA was part of a $300m investment round for Xpeng electric vehicle manufacturer.
QIA is the owner of Asia Square Tower 1 in Singapore’s Marina Bay.
QIA is an investor in Chinese healthcare company, Oricell Therapeutics.
QIA is an investor in major Indian food and beverage brands Swiggy and Rebel Foods.

Further key investments: