Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund takes $1bn minority stake in Luckin Coffee

The deal underlines the growing global influence of China’s branded coffee shop market and its largest operator

Luckin Coffee unveiled its 30,000th store and its first ’Origin Flagship’ (pictured) in February 2026 | Photo: Luckin Coffee

The deal underlines the growing global influence of China’s branded coffee shop market and its largest operator

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company has agreed to acquire a $1bn minority stake in Luckin Coffee as it seeks a greater foothold in China’s $7.2bn consumer market.

The deal, subject to customary closing conditions, has been made in partnership with Luckin’s controlling shareholder, Centurium Capital, whose 22.08% beneficial ownership in the value-focused coffee chain remains unchanged.

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