Wafra's Capital Constellation Invests in Niobrara Capital
- Editor
- Jan 22
- 2 min read
What's Happening: Wafra Inc. has made a strategic investment in Niobrara Capital, a private equity firm focused on technology and tech-enabled services businesses in the U.S. and Europe. The investment is being made through Wafra's Capital Constellation platform, which partners with promising alternative investment firms globally.
The Key Moves:
Niobrara Capital, founded in 2024, focuses on mid-sized, B2B technology companies that can drive significant economic transformation across industries.
The firm's leadership includes tech investing pioneer Chip Schorr, tech veteran Todd Bradley, and former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Niobrara's debut investment was a majority stake in Polar Semiconductor, which later became the first recipient of funding under the U.S. CHIPS Incentives Program.
By The Numbers :
Wafra manages approximately $30 billion in assets across alternative investments.
Niobrara made its first investment in May 2024.
Capital Constellation is designed as a collaborative asset owner platform with expertise from some of the world's premier institutional investors.
Key Quotes:
"Working with the Wafra team will allow us to accelerate the growth of our business," said Chip Schorr, Managing Partner of Niobrara Capital.
"Capital Constellation is committed to supporting visionary investment firms that deliver exceptional results for asset owners," stated Adel Alderbas, Chief Investment Officer at Wafra and President of Capital Constellation.
"Niobrara Capital's disciplined approach to identifying and nurturing mid-sized, technology-focused businesses reflects a deep understanding of where innovation meets opportunity," said Lauren Rich, Managing Director at Wafra.
The Bottom Line: Wafra's investment in Niobrara Capital through its Capital Constellation platform represents a strategic move to support a promising technology-focused private equity firm. This partnership aims to accelerate Niobrara's growth while leveraging the expertise of its experienced leadership team to drive transformative growth in the technology sector.
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