Abu Dhabi Investment Authority in Zendesk, Inc.
Announced. First disclosed June 24, 2022, in an issuer or fund release (source).
- Investor
- Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (United Arab Emirates)
- Investor as named in source
- a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)
- Target
- Zendesk, Inc.
- Target country
- United States
- Sector
- Technology
- First disclosed
- June 24, 2022, Issuer or fund release
- Amount
- Not stated
- Stake at first disclosure
- Not stated
- Source text
Transaction Details In addition to Hellman & Friedman and Permira, the investor group includes a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), and GIC.
Source Filings and Releases
| Date | Document | Stated stake | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2022 | Zendesk, Inc. release | Not applicable | View |
Cite: Middle East Forum, “Abu Dhabi Investment Authority in Zendesk, Inc.,” Gulf Sovereign Holdings, accessed October 13, 2026, https://statemoney.meforum.org/deal/adia-zendesk-inc/.
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