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Oasis Capital
Oasis Capital launched in 2008 in Manama, founded by Al-Mulla and Chairman Sh.
Oasis Capital
Oasis Capital launched in 2008 in Manama, founded by Al-Mulla and Chairman Sh. Mohamed bin Issa bin Mohamed Al Khalifa, the former CEO of Batelco and Bahrain's Social Insurance Organisation. The firm emerged from a banking license conversion, giving it regulatory DNA distinct from startup investment offices in the Gulf. The firm writes equity checks for buyout, growth, and pre-IPO opportunities, with a geographic split between the GCC and the United Kingdom. Known real-asset holdings include a London student accommodation portfolio and UK-based elderly care and health services facilities. On the media side, Oasis invested in a London cinematic special effects business, signaling appetite for niche creative-economy assets alongside traditional property plays. Oasis draws its institutional backing from a tight circle of Gulf allocators: Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat, UAE's Dubai Group, Bahraini asset manager Osool, and the diversified Kanoo family enterprise. The firm co-invests with Bamboo Capital Partners, a specialist in emerging-market private equity, on select transactions. No current AUM or headcount figures are publicly available. The structural differentiator is the original banking charter: Oasis began life as a regulated Bahraini bank before pivoting into private equity. That history shapes its governance posture and may influence how it handles leverage, custody, and reporting—distinguishing it from conventional family offices and unregulated investment holding companies operating across the Gulf.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
2008
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
Bahrain
City
Manama
Corporate office
Manama, Bahrain
Principals
Sh. Mohamed bin Issa bin Mohamed Al Khalifa
Chairman
Dr. Farid Al-Mulla
Chief Executive Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Oasis Capital?
Dr. Farid Al-Mulla serves as Chief Executive Officer and leads the firm's investment activities. He previously held the CEO role at Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait. Chairman Sh. Mohamed bin Issa bin Mohamed Al Khalifa, the former head of Batelco and Bahrain's Social Insurance Organisation, provides governance oversight.
How is Oasis Capital capitalized, and who are its key backers?
Oasis Capital draws institutional funding from a core group of Gulf allocators. Publicly identified investors include Mumtalakat (Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund), Dubai Group of the UAE, Bahraini asset manager Osool, and the Kanoo family conglomerate. The firm does not disclose aggregate AUM.
What does Oasis Capital invest in?
The firm targets buyout and growth equity across several real-asset and operating-business verticals. Disclosed holdings include a London student accommodation portfolio, UK elderly care facilities, and a London-based cinematic special effects company. The mix spans real estate, healthcare services, and media.
Is Oasis Capital a family office or a fund manager?
Oasis Capital is structured as an independent asset manager, not a single-family office. The firm was originally chartered as a bank in Bahrain before converting into a private equity investment company, giving it a regulated institutional structure.
Does Oasis Capital co-invest with external partners?
Yes. Bamboo Capital Partners, an emerging-market private equity firm, is cited as a frequent co-investment partner. The firm also manages distinct pools of capital from institutional backers like Mumtalakat and Dubai Group alongside Gulf family enterprises.
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