CedarBridge Capital Partners Launches Third Private Equity Fund Targeting $150 Million
CedarBridge Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity firm, has begun deploying capital from its third investment vehicle, CedarBridge High Growth III, L.P. (CBHG III), expanding a regional investment strategy developed over more than a decade.
The fund is managed by Access Bridge Ventures Limited, a wholly owned fund manager regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and registered in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
CBHG III focuses on acquiring and scaling businesses across education, healthcare, beauty, wellness, pet care, and other consumer-facing services. While primary deployment targets Gulf markets, up to 35% of the fund’s capital is allocated to opportunities in the UK and Europe.
The vehicle completed its first close in November 2025 with commitments from existing investors and is targeting a total fund size of $150 million by the end of 2026.
CedarBridge positioned the launch against ongoing economic diversification initiatives, including Saudi Vision 2030, We the UAE 2031, and Kuwait Vision 2035, citing population growth, rising disposable incomes, and regulatory reforms as long-term demand drivers for essential services across the Gulf.
The firm’s strategy emphasizes operational improvement and platform-building rather than financial engineering. Previous investments include Kids First Group, the UAE’s largest early childhood education provider, and The Grooming Company Holding, alongside an expanding focus on pet care.
CBHG III targets a 40% gross internal rate of return (IRR) and is structured to deliver regular cash distributions once sufficiently invested, building on CedarBridge’s established track record of distributions through active ownership and multi-market expansion.
