Making capital work for you.
Arena provides companies and investors with an innovative platform to access equity opportunities for growth.
Arena provides eligible growth companies and family businesses with access to growth capital provided by a wide group of investors.
Arena by DFM
Arena by DFM offers a parallel listing venue for companies to fast-track their growth journey and access an efficient liquidity mechanism.
Flexible Capital
Take charge of your capital raise through a flexible and efficient transactional ecosystem.Robust Route to Market
Leverage a tried and tested Listing framework in an accelerated timetable.Exclusive Deal Flow
Access a new exclusive pipeline of early-stage investment opportunities.Reach & Credibility
Benefit from DFM’s robust network with all market participants & its global trust.Global Visibility
Enjoy increased visibility on a global scale during and after your listing.Path to Future IPO
Take your company to the next level and one step closer to a future IPO.
Making capital work
New growth trajectory
Join a curated ecosystem of companies and investors that are setting a new trajectory for growth.Access Capital
Growth companies access capital on their terms whilst maintaining control of the company, from a network of 1.2 million investors to accelerate growth.Next big thing
Investors can participate in growth companies before they become the next big thing on the path to possible IPO.How we make capital work for you
Arena offers issuers flexible listing and capital raising options mirroring the tried and tested IPO process but with an accelerated time to market and cost-efficient structure.
Raise Growth Capital Enable private companies to raise capital to fund expansion and strategic growth plans.
Flexible Offer Mechanism Supports various offer formats including primary, secondary, convertible, and future rights.
Access to DFM’s Investors Connects companies with a deep pool of retail and institutional investors on DFM.
Market-Based Valuation Valuation based on real-time investor interest and market dynamics.
Secondary Liquidity Facilitates trading of shares in Secondary Market. Stronger Governance Enhanced oversight and transparency to support long-term business sustainability.
Seamless Reporting Simple and digitalized reporting tailored for growth companies.
Flexible Trading Venue Dedicated growth market with tailored trading rules and listing framework.
Eligibility requirements for private companies
Arena for Investors
Arena offers investors access to an alternative early-stage investing asset class while bringing many of the benefits of listed equities, including price discovery and liquidity.
Exclusive Deal Flow
Access investment opportunities in high-growth, pre-IPO and SME companies before they scale. Participate in the capital appreciation of these companies before they get overcrowded at IPO.
Liquidity & Exit Options
Access to secondary trading to buy and sell shares on a continuous trading marketplace. Brokered trading and periodic liquidity events to enhance liquidity for investors. Influence price discovery and enjoy ongoing pricing post listing.
Quality Control
Arena enforces higher due diligence standards and investor protections than traditional early-stage investment markets. Engage directly with company management and benefit from reporting obligations to track company performance.Accessible and efficient
Access Arena, how you want it
With Arena, investing is accessible and efficient. Arena provides a seamless user experience through a web portal and by leveraging the investment-powered wallet, iVestor.
Growth Companies
To optimise operations, a dedicated web platform for issuers and institutional investors will streamline the issuance application process, minimising delays.
Investors
Investors can access Arena through the iVestor app and the investment powered wallet, as well as the Arena web portal, ensuring easy access to diverse investment opportunities. More about iVestor