Investcorp, the global alternative investment manager, has completed the acquisition of a strategic stake in Metra, a UAE-based value-added IT distributor.
Metra is a third-generation, family-owned business headquartered in the UAE. The company operates across the GCC region, with a strong presence in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and additional operations across the wider MENA region, including Egypt.
Founded in 1982, Metra generates around 70 percent of its revenue from the GCC region. The company crossed $1 billion in sales in 2025 and serves a wide network of channel partners, including system integrators, resellers, retailers, and wholesalers.
It works with around 40 global IT vendors, including Cisco, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. Its portfolio includes technology segments such as artificial intelligence solutions, cybersecurity, data centers, computing devices, and a B2B online marketplace.
Investcorp said that the investment aligns with its focus on technology-enabled sectors across the GCC region, supported by ongoing developments in digital transformation, artificial intelligence adoption, and cybersecurity infrastructure.
Metra operates as a distribution platform for IT products and services across multiple markets and continues to expand its presence in high-growth technology segments. The company also plans to further develop its operations in the GCC and broader MENA region.
Walid Majdalani, Head of Investcorp Private Equity Emerging Markets, commented that, “Investcorp’s investment in Metra reflects the firm’s commitment to high-value industries across the GCC, a region where accelerating national visions centered on digital transformation, AI adoption, and cybersecurity infrastructure are creating significant growth opportunities.”
Mohammed Eissa CEO – Metra
“Partnering with Investcorp marks an exciting new chapter for Metra. Investcorp’s investment is a powerful endorsement of what we have built and the significant opportunity that lies ahead. As demand for AI solutions, cybersecurity, and data center infrastructure accelerates across the GCC and beyond, we are well-placed to meet that need. With Investcorp’s support, we are better positioned than ever to pursue our ambitions, both organically and through strategic acquisitions, as we look towards our IPO journey.”
The transaction is the fourth investment by the Investcorp Saudi Pre-IPO Growth Fund LP. The fund focuses on investing in companies with established regional operations and growth potential. Previous investments include NourNet, TruKKer, and Salla.
