DWS and Deutsche Bank today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a long-term collaboration with Al Mirqab Capital, the Doha-based private family office, to launch a German Opportunities Mandate.
Initially targeting EUR 1bn in size, the Mandate will focus on investments to support the transformation of the German and broader European economy across a broad range of industries, including, but not limited to energy, transportation, defense, education, telecommunications, as well as technology and innovation.
Europe’s economy continues to grow and benefit from the recent momentum shift, particularly across equity markets, the technology sector, and policy initiatives. As the strongest economy in Europe, Germany benefits from political stability and fiscal defense and infrastructure spending – including a EUR 500bn infrastructure fund – that presents a strong backdrop for private capital investment opportunities in the upcoming years.
DWS will act as the Investment Manager, leveraging its expertise in infrastructure, real estate, direct lending and asset based finance and its extensive sourcing and origination capabilities in close co-operation with Deutsche Bank’s leading Corporate Bank and Investment Bank franchise.
HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Thani, CEO at Al Mirqab Capital commented: “As Europe’s largest economy and a global industrial powerhouse, Germany stands at the forefront of a remarkable investment renaissance. Our commitment to Germany reflects our strong conviction in its pivotal role in fostering innovation, sustainability, and economic resilience—especially at this critical juncture for Europe. We are proud to align our investments with Germany’s impressive momentum and eagerly anticipate collaborating with top-tier financial leaders in the industry to realize shared success.”
Christian Sewing, CEO at Deutsche Bank added: “Germany is firmly back on the agenda for international investors – as a stable, reliable partner and an attractive growth case. We are honored that Al Mirqab Capital choose Deutsche Bank and DWS to provide access to this growth story. We are proud to help bringing in international capital to support Germany and Europe on their way to advance growth, strengthen competitiveness and transform their economies. ”
Fabrizio Campelli, Head of Corporate Bank and Investment Bank at Deutsche Bank, further elaborated: “Deutsche Bank is deeply rooted in Germany and Europe. This transaction is a great example of how we leverage our capabilities across businesses and bring our combination of global reach and local expertise to life for our clients. The ability to provide comprehensive access and mutually beneficial investment opportunities is what our Global Hausbank stands for.”
Source: db.com