Relay Capital Group and MENA Progress Companions Announce Strategic Alliance to Construct the Premier U.S. – MENA Expertise Funding Bridge

Bridge entry for MENA primarily based capital to essentially the most aggressive U.S. expertise and enterprise secondary alternatives
Speed up entry for American funds and portfolio corporations searching for major and secondary capital and enlargement to the Center East North Africa area.

Relay Capital and MENA Progress Companions Announce Strategic Alliance to Construct the Premier U.S. – MENA Expertise Funding Bridge

The partnership will mix Relay’s proprietary sourcing and U.S.-based fund relationships—that are designed to establish promising personal corporations with shareholders searching for liquidity—with MGP’s on-the-ground community of sovereign wealth funds, household workplaces, and regional institutional traders to pursue aggressive secondary alternatives. The partnership delivers a curated, personal channel by way of which allocators can supply, diligence, and shut transactions at pace, whereas U.S. primarily based startups and funds achieve a turnkey companion for fundraising and liquidity, and go-to-market execution within the area.

“Relay’s DNA is bringing institutional grade sophistication to a maturing secondary market: this means unearthing and packaging up world class deals for sophisticated buyers,” mentioned Ben Hart, Co-Founder & Managing Associate at Relay Capital Group. “Teaming up with MGP lets us place those positions directly in front of the very best of MENA’s investors.”

Jordan Bray, Managing Associate at MGP, added: “Our mandate has always been to connect regional capital with global excellence. Relay’s track record, network, and sourcing engine complements our relationships perfectly. Together we will shorten fundraising cycles, give access to the best, and support portfolio companies as they land, hire, and scale across the GCC and MENA region.”

Key Advantages of the Partnership

Unique Deal Circulate – Relay’s unique partnerships floor late-stage enterprise secondary offers and structured LP transactions sometimes reserved for insiders.
Accelerated Capital Deployment – MGP’s investor community and sector-specific mapping streamline diligence and shutting timelines while offering long-term belief & partnerships.
Enlargement Playbook – leveraging MGP’s regional relationships—from native regulators and best-in-class expertise to buyer introductions—de-risk market entry for U.S. corporations within the GCC and MENA area.

“This alliance is the first mile of a long journey,” mentioned Michael Grigoriev, Co-Founder and Managing Associate at Relay Capital Group. “As the global venture ecosystem continues to evolve, we see secondaries playing an increasingly vital role. This positions us to deepen our integration with key regions worldwide.”

About Relay Capital Group

Relay Capital Group is a New York–primarily based funding agency specializing in secondary transactions throughout the U.S. expertise panorama. Leveraging a decade-plus community of founders, Tier-1 VCs, and institutional patrons, Relay delivers curated liquidity options to traders and portfolio corporations alike.

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About MENA Progress Companions

Rooted in Abu Dhabi, the “Capital of Capital”, MGP connects world fund managers and expertise enterprises with the Center East’s most energetic sovereign wealth funds, household workplaces, and strategic companions. MGP’s sector-focused advisory mannequin accelerates fundraising, joint ventures, and market enlargement all through the GCC and MENA area. The MGP group has over 50 years of expertise within the area.