Abu Dhabi's 2PointZero aims to launch IPO by year-end, says group CEO
While speaking at Investopia 2025 in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, Mariam AlMheiri, group CEO of 2PointZero, said: 'We hope to be listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange by the end of this year. So keep your eyes and ears open.'
2PointZero is a global investment platform and a subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC).
Earlier this month, 2PointZero announced the strategic acquisition of Cairo-based Maseera Holding for Financial Investments to launch a new Abu Dhabi-based entity under the Maseera Holding name.
2PointZero plans to invest $1 billion into Maseera over the coming years.
Mariam AlMheiri added that they're 'excited' and looking for more partnerships.
Many UAE companies—both public and private—are tapping the equity markets to raise funds for expansion and to drive growth. It is expected that Abu Dhabi will lead firms in terms of going public this year.
Abu Dhabi-based Alpha Data is the first UAE company to announce an IPO this year and will list on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange next month.
On Wednesday, Alpha Data set the final price for its IPO at Dh1.50 per share, at the top end of the previously announced offer price range, raising a total of Dh600 million. It implies a market capitalisation at the listing of Dh1.5 billion.
On Tuesday, Reuters reported that UAE national carrier Etihad Airways will also go public this week and list on the Abu Dhabi bourse.
As reported by Khaleej Times earlier, the UAE IPO pipeline looks strong this year as well after a strong performance in 2024.
Many UAE ministers, bankers, foreign ministers and other dignitaries attended the opening day of Investopia 2025.
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