Provides clear separation between the management entities, the fund vehicle, and any deal-level SPVs.
Optimized for tax neutrality, clean and clear governance, and cross-border operability across the target investment regions of CEE, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Australasia.
Based in Cyprus, this entity will act as the General Partner, controlling fund decisions. Cyprus delivers EU regulatory credibility as well as extensive global tax treaties and no tax on dividends to non-residents.
Based in Dubai, providing management and advisory services to the fund.
A Cyprus-domiciled limited partnership that serves as the main investment vehicle.
Mariia Capital Pty Ltd provides investment support and back office services for all Australasian activities.
In this structure:
The fund and GP will be established in Cyprus and regulated under CySEC’s Alternative Investment Fund framework, giving LPs EU-standard governance and robust tax treaty coverage.
All day-to-day investment management, origination, and client-facing activity will be delegated under Mariia Capital Management Ltd. in Dubai, which serves as the active management entity of the Mariia Capital platform.
This approach combines institutional credibility in Cyprus with Dubai’s operational and tax efficiency, mirroring the structure used by many emerging market funds.
Investment Criteria
Allowed up to total committed capital
Enables redeployment of early proceeds, improving IRR and deployment efficiency
HNWIs being able to recycle is a material advantage for fund returns
Fund Term
Typically 10 years + 1–2 extensions
Depending on the asset and Investor shorter (8-year) or longer (12-year) terms may better suit the deal cycle / hold period
Investment Period
Typical would be 4-5 years
Standard commitment period
We work with leading third-party firms to drive robust deal flow, ensure transparency, and transform the typical investor experience into a feeling of partnership. The following logos represent a selection of companies we have engaged with or whose services align with our investment activities. They serve as examples only, as our broader ecosystem includes a diverse network of professional service providers and partners.
