{"id":116116,"date":"2026-04-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/?p=116116"},"modified":"2026-04-27T03:20:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T03:20:26","slug":"bluefive-capital-backs-vc-hof-capitals-acquisition-of-a-stake-in-bugatti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/04\/27\/bluefive-capital-backs-vc-hof-capitals-acquisition-of-a-stake-in-bugatti\/","title":{"rendered":"BlueFive Capital backs VC HOF Capital\u2019s acquisition of a stake in Bugatti"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since its <\/strong>launch in 2024<\/a><\/strong>, private equity firm BlueFive Capital \u2014 heade<\/strong>d by former Investcorp CEO Hazem Ben-Gacem \u2014 has been involved in many high-profile, big-ticket transactions. <\/strong>The latest one is in the automotive sector: The PE firm is the largest investor in a consortium led by US-based VC HOF Capital acquiring automaker Porsche's complete stake in supercar brand Bugatti, according to a statement (pdf)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What we know about the transaction: <\/strong>HOF now holds a 45% share in JV Bugatti Rimac alongside Croatian automotive-focused investment holding company Rimac Group with a 55% share. The size of the investment ticket has been kept confidential, although informed sources told Bloomberg in December the valuation is in USD 1.2 bn territory<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next for Bugatti? <\/strong>After the agreement is given the final rubber stamp after regulatory clearances before the end of the year, \u201cRimac Group is set to take control of Bugatti Rimac and form a strategic partnership with HOF Capital and BlueFive Capital to support its continued growth,\u201d the statement notes. HOF Capital will also become the largest shareholder in Rimac Group.<\/p>\n

BlueFive<\/strong> has so far bankrolled an Abu Dhabi-based <\/strong>AI firm<\/a><\/strong>, a <\/strong>digital bank<\/a><\/strong>, and a <\/strong>Saudi ins. player<\/a><\/strong>, among others. It was also tapped as a general partner for a China-focused fund of funds<\/a>, and closed a USD 3 bn fund<\/a> to invest in US and Europe-based tech companies. The mandate seems to be: go global, and fast. The firm has managed to accumulate USD 7.4 bn in assets under management as of February. <\/p>\n

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As for what\u2019s next for BlueFive\u2026<\/p>\n

The firm is shifting its focus on defense next. <\/strong>It\u2019s working on raising USD 3 bn to invest in aerospace and defense<\/a>, with an initial USD 1 bn first close targeted by 3Q, with a focus on companies aligned with Nato technologies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Abu-Dhabi based investment firm BlueFive Capital is the largest investor in the HOF Capital-led 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