NBK Capital Equity

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Investor type

Founded

2005

AUM

$10 000 M

Location

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B

Region of investment

Middle East

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

NBK Capital Partners is the alternative investments arm of Watani Investment Company K.S.C.C. (“NBK Capital”). The firm targets companies in the MENA region presenting significant growth potential and opportunities for value creation. It currently advises investment funds across Private Equity and Private Credit, as well as a newly launched Real Estate platform. Since the launch of NBK Capital’s first fund in 2007, NBK Capital Partners has successfully sourced and executed 29 investments across a variety of sectors, with all 17 exits to date successful. The firm is a pioneer in advising on regional private debt investments and their management and exits, having executed 11 mezzanine debt transactions since the inception of its first mezzanine fund in 2009. NBK Capital Partners is headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Centre, UAE, and its parent company, NBK Capital has offices in Kuwait City with a presence in Manama and Istanbul. For more information, please visit www.nbkcpartners.com

Industry

Education Financial Services Healthcare Services Industrial Retail Utilities Edtech Fintech Medical Devices Other Pharmaceuticals Food and Beverage Foodtech Telecommunications HealthTech

NBK Capital Equity Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Shariah Credit Fund	Fund of funds	Education Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Telecommunications HealthTech	Seed Series A Series B	North America Europe Middle East	$5-10 m	$300 M	February 2021

Contacts

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Mustafa Kurdi Vice President

Vice President

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Hakan Ipekci Principal

Principal

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FAQs about NBK Capital Equity

Is NBK Capital Equity a venture capital or private equity firm?

NBK Capital Equity is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, writing tickets of $50-100 m.

Where is NBK Capital Equity located?

NBK Capital Equity is located in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

When was NBK Capital Equity founded?

NBK Capital Equity was founded in 2005.

What sectors and industries does NBK Capital Equity invest in?

NBK Capital Equity invests in companies and startups in Education, Financial Services, Healthcare Services, Industrial, Retail, Utilities, Edtech, Fintech, Medical Devices, Other, Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Telecommunications, HealthTech.

What is NBK Capital Equity geographical focus of investments?

NBK Capital Equity invests in companies and startups in Middle East.

At what stages of companies and startups does NBK Capital Equity typically invest in?

NBK Capital Equity invests in companies and startups at Series B.

What is the usual amount of NBK Capital Equity investment?

NBK Capital Equity usually invests $50-100 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for NBK Capital Equity?

NBK Capital Equity has around $10 000m assets under management.

When was NBK Capital Equity last fund created?

NBK Capital Equity last fund was created/launched in 2021-02-09

What are the contacts of NBK Capital Equity?

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