The Qatar Investment Authority has opened a dedicated New York office to house its expanding US direct investment team, the fund confirmed on Monday, consolidating staff previously spread across a smaller satellite presence.
The build-out precedes a planned increase in QIA's North American allocation, which currently represents just under a third of its approximately $525 billion in assets.
Deal focus
The New York team is expected to lead direct and co-investment activity in technology, healthcare, and real estate, sectors where QIA has historically partnered with US sponsors rather than investing solo.