Pantheon Ventures Opens Office in Abu Dhabi; Appoints Middle East Head

04:53 AM EDT, 09/30/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Pantheon Ventures (UK) opened its first office in Abu Dhabi Global Market, the emirate's international financial center, to expand its presence in the Middle East. The British private markets investor also appointed Firas Mallah as Middle East head and managing director, according to a Wednesday release. Mallah joins from alternative asset manager Sagard, where he led the Middle East and North Africa. The new office extends Pantheon's global footprint to 13 locations, reflecting its strategic conviction in the Middle East.