Abu Dhabi Investment Council

Established in 2007, Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) has remained steadfast in its purpose: to advance the prosperity of Abu Dhabi by delivering sustainable long-term returns.

As a wholly owned entity of Mubadala Investment Company, ADIC plays a distinct and vital role within Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investment ecosystem.

ADIC operates as an endowment fund and is the first and only of its kind in Abu Dhabi and one of the largest globally. This endowment model enables ADIC to invest with a long-term horizon, absorb short-term market fluctuations and focus on maximizing compounded returns across cycles. The strength of this model lies in three foundational pillars:

A long-term approach to investments, allowing ADIC to be agnostic to short-term volatility and capitalize on pricing dislocations.
Large allocations across a diversified set of private markets, creating opportunities for enhanced returns and greater resilience.
Deep partnerships with best-in-class general partners (GPs) across asset classes and geographies, ensuring access to top-tier investment opportunities.

In 2018, ADIC became part of the Mubadala group, further amplifying its impact within Abu Dhabi’s investment landscape. While Mubadala focuses on direct investments in strategic sectors, ADIC brings a complementary approach to the broader portfolio—primarily investing through funds and co-investments, operating as Mubadala’s indirect investment arm.

Together, as part of OneMubadala, this creates a balanced, collaborative investment approach—leveraging synergies across teams, co-developing opportunities, and intelligently scaling investments.

ADIC’s portfolio is constructed to reflect its core belief in equity risk premium as a driver of long-term returns. To achieve this, the portfolio is shaped by:

Large equity allocations across both public and private markets
A focus on private credit and real estate to provide stable income and support dividend distributions
Limited fixed income exposure, in line with the endowment’s long-term orientation
Global diversification, with significant allocations in the United States and Asia, where economic dynamism and consumer demand remain strong
A thematic emphasis on technology and innovation, backing companies that are at the forefront of disruption and growth

In 2024, the company adopted a refreshed brand identity, which honored its legacy and highlighted a commitment to innovation, growth, and excellence—symbolizing a future-fit institution.

As ADIC continues to grow its global presence and deepen its capabilities, it remains committed to its founding purpose: to preserve and grow the wealth of Abu Dhabi for generations to come.