Wafra Acquires an Interest in Liberty Development Partners

Wafra Increases Shareholding in Ardian

July 16, 2026

Financial Services

Wafra, an alternative investment firm headquartered in New York, announced it will increase its shareholding in Ardian, a global private investment firm with $200 billion in assets under management. The additional investment builds on Wafra’s initial strategic investment made in November 2025 and is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, with closing expected between late 2026 and early 2027.

Wafra Acquires Aquila Air Capital from Warburg Pincus

December 16, 2024

Transportation

Wafra Inc., a New York-based alternative asset manager, completed the acquisition of its platform Aquila Air Capital. Wafra acquired a controlling interest in Aquila from Warburg Pincus, with support from Atlas SP Partners’ credit facility, and stated the transaction received customary regulatory approvals.

Wafra Acquires Controlling Interest in Mission Clean Energy

October 19, 2022

Renewable Energy

Wafra Inc. has acquired a controlling interest in Mission Clean Energy LLC, a U.S.-based utility-scale renewable energy and storage developer, with Aggregate Power Infrastructure LLC investing alongside. The investment will be used to accelerate delivery and expansion of Mission's ~3 GW solar and battery storage development pipeline across North America.

Wafra Acquires Minority Stake in Oak Hill Capital Partners

October 3, 2022

Financial Services

Funds managed by Wafra Inc. acquired a strategic minority ownership interest in Oak Hill Capital Partners from an affiliate of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. The transaction is a strategic partnership (minority growth investment) that will not affect Oak Hill’s control of investment processes or day-to-day operations and is intended to support the firm’s continued growth and strategic initiatives. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Wafra Acquires Contract Leasing Corporation

August 2, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Funds advised by Wafra Inc. have acquired Contract Leasing Corporation (CLC), a New Jersey-based regional trailer and intermodal chassis lessor. Wafra will partner with CLC’s founder and CEO Michael Goor, who will remain CEO and a significant shareholder, to accelerate growth, expand geographic reach, and enhance service capabilities.

Bonaccord Capital Partners and Wafra Acquire Minority Stakes in AE Industrial Partners

August 7, 2019

Financial Services

AE Industrial Partners announced that Bonaccord Capital Partners (a division of Aberdeen Standard Investments) and funds managed by Wafra each acquired passive minority interests in the firm. The investments provide capital to support AEI's growth initiatives and employee investments, and will not affect day-to-day management; financial terms were not disclosed.