Wafra Overview

  • Investor Type
  • PE/​Buyout

  • Status
  • Active

  • Professionals
  • 67

Professionals

  • Investments
  • 83

  • Portfolio
  • 43

  • Exits
  • 17

Exits

Wafra General Information

Company Description

Founded in 1985, Wafra is a private equity firm based in New York, New York. The firm invests across various alternative asset classes, including Strategic Partnerships, Real Assets, Real Estate, and Portfolio Solutions.

Business Details

Website
www.wafra.com
Formerly Known As
Wafra Investment Advisory Group, Inc.
Year Founded
1985
Investor Status
Actively Seeking New Investments
Trade Association
British Venture Capital Association (BRVCA)
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
Primary Investor Type
PE/Buyout
Other Investor Types
Asset Manager
Growth/Expansion
Real Estate
Venture Capital
Corporate Office
  • 345 Park Avenue
  • 41st Floor
  • New York, NY 10154-0101
  • United States
+1 (212)

Wafra Investments (83)

Wafra’s most recent investment was a with Bluebird Express Car Wash. The deal was made on 19-Nov-2024.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Company Stage Lead Partner
Bluebird Express Car Wash 19-Nov-2024 Other Services (B2C Non-Financial) Generating Revenue
Epic Shine Car Wash 19-Nov-2024 Other Services (B2C Non-Financial) Generating Revenue
Aquila Air Capital 18-Oct-2024 Specialized Finance Generating Revenue
Triple Private Equity 16-Jul-2024 Private Equity Generating Revenue
Citation Capital Management 13-Jun-2024 GP Stakes Private Equity Generating Revenue
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Wafra Exits (17)

Wafra has made a total of 17 exits. Its latest exit was from TierPoint on 11-Jul-2024. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size
TierPoint 11-Jul-2024
Ara Partners 23-Oct-2023
The Nathaniel 28-Nov-2022
TSI Semiconductors 01-May-2022
DigitalBridge Investment Management 18-Apr-2022 Secondary Transaction - Private
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Wafra Fund Performance

Fund Name Vintage Size Dry Powder DPI RVPI TVPI IRR

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Wafra Investments by Industry, Year, and Region

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Wafra FAQs

  • What is Wafra?

    Founded in 1985, Wafra is a private equity firm based in New York, New York.

  • When was Wafra founded?

    Wafra was founded in 1985.

  • Where is Wafra headquartered?

    Wafra is headquartered in New York, NY.

  • What is Wafra's total asset value?

    Wafra has around in total assets under management.

  • How many investments has Wafra made?

    Wafra has made 83 investments.

  • What has Wafra invested in?

    Wafra has made numerous investments in companies like Bluebird Express Car Wash, Epic Shine Car Wash, and Aquila Air Capital within the Services (B2C Non-Financial) and Specialized Finance industries.

  • What has Wafra invested in recently?

    Wafra's latest investment was on 19-Nov-2024 in Bluebird Express Car Wash, a company within the Services (B2C Non-Financial) industry.

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