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  "id": 16648515,
  "title": "Apollo takes minority stake in Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Capital",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/apollo-takes-minority-stake-in-abu-dhabis-mubadala-capital-16648515",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T18:41:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/10/26/mubadala-capital-apollo-minority-stake/"
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  "account": "Mubadala Capital, a private equity firm, announced on Monday that it has secured a minority equity investment from Apollo, a prestigious financial institution. Apollo's involvement will provide capital support for the firm's forthcoming growth phase, according to a press release. Additional strategic investors are also expected to join as minority shareholders, committing a collective $5 billion to Mubadala Capital's investment strategies. Silver Rock Financial has already established itself as an equity holder in the company.\n\nMubadala Investment Company maintains its position as the majority shareholder, ensuring the firm's continued independence and maintaining its unique governance structure. The existing management team will retain full authority over investment decisions and operations, as stated in the release. Hani Barhoush, the CEO of Mubadala Capital, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting Apollo's reputation and shared vision for the company's future.\n\nFounded in 2011, Mubadala Capital has swiftly grown into a prominent alternative asset manager, managing over $60 billion across five investment strategies. As of late June, Apollo managed approximately $1.05 trillion in assets. This strategic move by Apollo strengthens the existing partnership and demonstrates the company's confidence in Mubadala Capital's business model.\n\nJohn Zito, co-president of Apollo Asset Management, echoed Barhoush's sentiments, emphasizing the mutual commitment of both parties to each other's success and the potential for a broader global investor base. The transaction is expected to be finalized in the fourth quarter of 2026, contingent upon regulatory and legal approvals.",
  "summary": "Mubadala Capital announced on Monday a strategic investment from Apollo to support its next phase of growth. Apollo will take a minority equity stake in Mubadala Capital and commit capital across its various investment strategies, the company said in a media release. Other strategic investors will also join as minority shareholders in Mubadala Capital , with an expected commitment of $5 billion…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Quartz",
        "title": "Apollo is buying a nearly 10% stake in Mubadala Capital, an Abu Dhabi asset manager",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/apollo-is-buying-a-nearly-10-stake-in-mubadala-capital-an-abu-dhabi",
        "published": "2026-10-26T14:10:37.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Arabian Business",
        "title": "Mubadala Capital secures $5bn investment from Apollo and strategic partners",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/mubadala-capital-secures-5bn-investment-from-apollo-and-strategic",
        "published": "2026-10-26T14:20:39.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Semafor",
        "title": "Apollo takes stake in Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Capital",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/apollo-takes-stake-in-abu-dhabis-mubadala-capital",
        "published": "2026-10-26T15:05:25.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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