ADIB Capital Limited, the DIFC-based and DFSA-regulated subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), has announced the launch of the ADIB Digital Infrastructure Fund. The new Sharia-compliant public fund is designed to offer investors targeted exposure to high-conviction listed equities in companies powering the global digital economy.
The fund provides a Shari’a-compliant solution for investors looking to diversify their portfolios and capitalise on the world’s ongoing digital transformation by investing in critical digital infrastructure assets, with a particular focus on markets in North America and Europe.
Riding the Wave of Digital Transformation
The fund’s strategy is underpinned by powerful macro tailwinds, including the exponential growth in Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, e-commerce, and mobile connectivity. These trends are fueling unprecedented demand for data storage and transmission, creating favourable market conditions for targeted investments.
By focusing on data centres, cell towers, fibre networks, and other key digital assets, the fund aims to leverage the sustainable long-term growth of the digital infrastructure sector, which is currently benefiting from high demand and a supply crunch in data-related assets.
A Strategic Investment Approach
The ADIB Digital Infrastructure Fund will employ a bottom-up investment approach, meticulously analysing individual companies alongside broader economic trends. It will opportunistically invest in a concentrated portfolio of 20 to 25 securities that are identified as being priced at a discount to their intrinsic value.
This disciplined strategy is aimed at achieving competitive risk-adjusted returns for its investors by targeting companies poised for growth within the data storage and transmission sectors.
Global Expertise Meets Regional Governance
To manage the fund, ADIB Capital is collaborating with DigitalBrid, Liquid Accounts Adviser, LLC, an affiliate of DigitalBridge Group, one of the world’s largest firms dedicated exclusively to digital infrastructure.
Ensuring compliance and investor confidence, the fund’s structure, investments, and documentation have been fully approved by a Shari’a Supervisory Board. This provides investors with a strong Shari’a-compliant framework backed by the robust governance and institutional infrastructure of the ADIB Group.
About ADIB Capital Limited
ADIB Capital Limited is a Sharia-compliant asset manager, incorporated in the DIFC and licensed by the DFSA to deal with professional clients and market counterparties. Leveraging its strong affiliation with its parent, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, ADIB Capital has established itself as a trusted financial partner, offering a comprehensive suite of investment services across Asset Management and Investment Banking.
Source: Zawya
