MENA Growth Partners is a leading modern merchant bank based in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
MENA Growth Partners is a leading modern merchant bank based in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
Our People
Eric P. Wilson
Eric P. Wilson
Eric P. Wilson
Eric is a seasoned international finance professional with 40+ years of experience, dedicated to facilitating the growth of innovative Healthcare, Education, and Sustainability companies in the Middle East. His leadership roles at Saudi International Bank, J.P. Morgan, and Qinvest underscore his deep understanding of the region's financia
Eric is a seasoned international finance professional with 40+ years of experience, dedicated to facilitating the growth of innovative Healthcare, Education, and Sustainability companies in the Middle East. His leadership roles at Saudi International Bank, J.P. Morgan, and Qinvest underscore his deep understanding of the region's financial landscape. In 2022, Eric founded MGP, further solidifying his commitment to driving regional development. As a Middle East Partner to several prestigious US based firms, he has successfully secured over $2.5 billion in funding for global companies seeking to expand their presence in the Middle East.
Jordan Bray
Eric P. Wilson
Eric P. Wilson
At just 19, Jordan Bray demonstrated his entrepreneurial drive by launching a live streaming startup that secured over $5 million in funding. This early success paved the way for his role at Plug and Play, a prominent early-stage investor behind companies like Dropbox, PayPal, Flutterwave, Flyr, and 30+ other unicorns. During his time the
At just 19, Jordan Bray demonstrated his entrepreneurial drive by launching a live streaming startup that secured over $5 million in funding. This early success paved the way for his role at Plug and Play, a prominent early-stage investor behind companies like Dropbox, PayPal, Flutterwave, Flyr, and 30+ other unicorns. During his time there, Jordan was instrumental in the firm's global expansion, contributing to the opening of over 50 international locations, investments in more than 2,000 companies, and the establishment of strategic partnerships with hundreds of global corporations, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and government entities. Today, Jordan leverages this extensive experience as the Managing Partner of MGP, where he is focused on scaling advisory services and capital raising initiatives.
Griffin Joseph
Eric P. Wilson
Griffin Joseph
Griffin is a dynamic economist and research analyst with a global perspective forged in Minnesota, the UAE, and Qatar. His ability to identify and connect global opportunities with the Middle East is central to his work. A former top-ranked golfer, Griffin's professional background includes experience in finance, media, and venture capit
Griffin is a dynamic economist and research analyst with a global perspective forged in Minnesota, the UAE, and Qatar. His ability to identify and connect global opportunities with the Middle East is central to his work. A former top-ranked golfer, Griffin's professional background includes experience in finance, media, and venture capital, notably at Deep Water Asset Management. He now leads business development and investor relations at Mena Growth Partners, focusing on value creation for MGP's clients and the region.