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Established in 2007, Chimera Investments is a private investment firm headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The firm manages a diversified portfolio of listed and unlisted equities, focusing on both local and international markets. Chimera Investments is part of the Royal Group, an Abu Dhabi-based conglomerate chaired by Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE's national security adviser. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds, commodities, fixed income, distressed and special situations, ESG and impact investing, crypto, and collectibles & art. Chimera Investments targets various stages of investment, from seed and early-stage ventures to growth, late-stage, pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed opportunities. Geographically, the firm has a broad focus, with investments in the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, the United States, India, China, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Canada, Brazil, South Korea, Mexico, South Africa, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. The firm's portfolio spans multiple industries, including financial services, real estate, technology, healthcare, consumer goods, energy, telecommunications, media, transportation, education, retail, manufacturing, agriculture, hospitality, and construction. Notable investments include a controlling stake in Egypt's Beltone Financial Holding, a $100 million investment in Gemini Global Development Egypt, and a significant stake in Egypt's GB Lease. Chimera Investments also launched the UAE's first Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), ADC Acquisition Corporation PJSC, in partnership with ADQ, aiming to raise AED 367 million through an IPO. The firm continues to seek opportunities to expand its portfolio and strengthen its presence in key markets.