Investment Banking in Kuwait

Boubyan Capital

Boubyan Capital Investment Company (Boubyan Capital) was established in 2007 as a Sharia-compliant company and the sole investment arm of Boubyan Bank, regulated by the Capital Markets Authority. Since our establishment, we have taken pride in designing and building well-diversified portfolios, and balancing long-term goals with short-term needs to deliver an intensely resourced pool of wealth management solutions to Boubyan Capital clients. We are also continually guided by our key principle in abiding by our fiduciary responsibility to ensure that our investors’ financial interests are placed ahead of our own at all times, backed by the highest levels of privacy protection. Our management team consists of experienced investment professionals that are constantly delivering strategic advice and solutions in guiding clients towards achieving their goals in protecting and growing their wealth at optimum levels or expanding their wealth portfolio using the most innovative world-class investment methods. At Boubyan Capital, we focus on providing four core services: Asset Management Alternative Investments Brokerage Robo Advisory We are committed to providing our customers with: Complete transparency To provide accurate economic data, clear situation analysis on financial systems, and clarity about government policies for all investors Innovative solutions To incorporate cutting-edge technology to provide investors with the best-in-class investment experiences. Expert advice and knowledge To act as the gatekeepers for all investors while providing them with the best advisory services. Sharia-compliance To abide by Islamic principles and to offer clients Sharia compliant investment opportunities through Sharia compliant investment funds.

11 to 50 staff

First Investment Company

It is one of Kuwait's leading investment firms with approximately $ 1.3 billion in assets under management. First investment company operates according to the Islamic Shari'a. FIC's family of investments includes private equity, venture capital, public equity and asset management. Our competitive advantage is grounded in a people-intensive, value-added investment approach that enables the firm to deliver industry-leading returns for its investors. FIC has registered impressive financial performances, and is an important link in a Network of Organizations who have formed strategic alliances for mutual benefit. FIC is Listed in Kuwait Stock Exchange, and has ambitious plans to expand geographically.

51 to 200 staff

Gulf Investment House

Gulf Investment House (GIH), founded in 1998, is one of GCC's leading financial services companies. GIH is a shareholding company based in Kuwait and listed on the Kuwait stock exchange with a subscribed and paid up capital of KD 40,649,566 million. The shareholders of GIH include well-respected and reputable Kuwaiti and Regional Financial Institutions and Individuals. With a diverse Shareholder Group, and we have a reputed Sharia' Board. GIH has the capability to access significant capital for the Private Equity, Real Estate and Direct Investments which form the core business activities of the company.GIH has investments in GCC, USA and other selected markets.

11 to 50 staff

Noor Financial Investment Company Kscp Official

Noor Financial Investment Company (“Noor”) was established in Kuwait in 1996 and its shares were listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange in May 2006. Noor is engaged in investment activities and financial services primarily in Kuwait, the Middle East, Asia, and other emerging markets. Noor offers a full spectrum of innovative and unrivalled investment and financial services which include both advisory and asset management. Noor’s strength rests on its diversified portfolio of Direct Capital Market Investments, Real Estate and Alternative Investments. Noor manages a proprietary listed equity portfolio comprising of local, GCC and international equities. The Marketable Securities Unit continues to successfully deploy funds in GCC and International equity markets achieving strong returns. To achieve consistent income and stable capital gain, Noor’s Real Estate Unit has substantially grown over the last few years and is also undertaking development of new complexes in Kuwait. It owns a commercial building located in the heart of Kuwait city in addition to several residential buildings across Kuwait. The Company's Alternative Investments Unit continues to grow with participation in transactions with an aggregate equity value of over USD 1.7 billion. The Unit pursues strategic investment opportunities that aims to achieve synergies among existing investments as well as to open new opportunities for the Company. As part of its strategy to grow in IT services, it has acquired various companies in the IT sector in addition to substantial growth in its existing IT businesses. Further, continuing its focus towards an asset light model, Noor has expanded its footprint in the hospitality sector in Jordan through acquiring management services for an airport lounge, along with securing a hotel management concession at Queen Alia International Airport. Real Estate and Alternative Investments diversify Noor’s portfolio to mitigate market volatility.

201 to 500 staff

Tharwa Investment

Tharwa Investment Company was established in 2006 as a closed Kuwaiti shareholder company with a paid capital of KD15.112.500 million, aiming to provide a wide variety of innovative investment services and products with a particular focus on asset management & Investment Products. Tharwa establishment came as a result of the concerted efforts of a group of businessmen specialized in the investment sector with great experience in this field and pioneers of the market industry in the Kuwait Stock Exchange who use cutting-edge research and analysis to identify the best investment opportunities. Thus, Tharwa has become one of the leading companies in the investment sector by focusing on asset management activities and providing innovative investment products that have met the aspirations of customers and responded to their goals. Tharwa granted its investors the opportunity to access the capital markets through various deals at the local and international levels by providing products and services that contributed to the success of their investment projects. It also provides investment advisory and wealth management services to help clients create a customized investment strategy that matches their unique goals.

11 to 50 staff

Noor Holding

Noor Holding was established in 1978 as a privately owned Family Office company based in Kuwait, Noor Holding is committed to sound investments in publicly listed companies and private-owned companies. Its investment decisions are backed by extensive research and professional portfolio management. Noor Holding is a long-term investor through board membership in a number of these companies also plays a direct role in the strategic management of these companies and helps them maximize shareholder value long term.

1 to 10 staff

Bayt Al Mal Investment

Provides investment banking services including investment advisory on mergers and acquisitions; asset management including fund management; project financing, all in accordance with Islamic principles.

11 to 50 staff

Afkar Holding Company

The Company:''AFKAR'' is a Kuwaiti Shareholding Company that was established in April 2006 with an issued capital of KWD 30 million (USD 106 million) and paid up capital of KWD 15.5 million (USD 54.7 million).''Afkar'' was incorporated in accordance with the Kuwait Commercial Companies Law and is regulated by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. 1 Line of Business:''Afkar's'' business activities as a holding company focus on the ownership and the overall management of a variety of strategic investments in the petrochemicals, industrial and services sectors in GCC countries, India, the Middle East, Turkey and the Far East, in compliance with Islamic Shariah ''Afkar'' specializes in the acquisition of stakes in new and existing companies in Kuwait and/or outside Kuwait and participating in the establishment of, lending to, providing guarantees to, and management of these companies, in addition to acting as a guarantor for these companies. Moreover, the ownership of industrial equities such as patents, industrial trademarks, royalties, or any other related rights, and leasing or franchising them to other companies or using them within or outside the State of Kuwait. Current Investment Portfolio:''Afkar'' has managed to enter into many promising investments. In Kuwait, for example, it has an investment in the food processing sector. In Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, it has in the food processing, petrochemical products and metals, and industrial cities development. As for China, it has an arm in the construction material sector (cement), in addition to the participation in a fund which has an investment focus in Asia Pacific region and already has some investments in China, Malaysia, India and Singapore.

1 to 10 staff

Al-Rouyah Investment & Leasing Company

Al-Rouyah Investment & Leasing Co (“Alrouyah”) is an Shariah compliant investment company incorporated in November 2006 and regulated by the Central Bank of Kuwait We seek to provide our clients with a range of tailored Investment solutions in the following areas: Debt Capital Markets, Structured Investments, Private Equity, and Real Estate. Al-Rouyah’s geographic focus is on the MENA region, with a longer term view on opportunistic international deals.

11 to 50 staff

Kuwait Financial Centre - Markaz

Established in 1974, Kuwait Financial Centre ‘Markaz’ is one of the leading asset management and investment banking institutions in the MENA region. We are a team of over 150 employees, spread over offices across the Middle East, the US, and India. Markaz was listed on the Boursa Kuwait in 1997. Since inception, Markaz has attracted and retained a client base of government and private institutions, as well as family offices and high net worth individuals. We continue to serve them through our best-in-class investment opportunities and tailored solutions in Investment Banking, Asset Management, Real Estate, Wealth Management, and Research. Over the years, Markaz has pioneered innovation through developing new concepts resulting in the creation of new investment channels. These channels enjoy unique characteristics and helped Markaz widen investors’ horizons. Examples include Mumtaz (the first domestic mutual fund), MREF (the first real estate investment fund in Kuwait), Forsa Financial Fund (the first and only options market maker in the GCC since 2005), and the GCC Momentum Fund (the first passive fund of its kind in Kuwait and across GCC that follows the momentum methodology), all conceptualized, established and managed by Markaz. Our Vision- Your partner in wealth creation. Mission- Offer best-in-class investment opportunities and tailored solutions. Values- Qualified - Efficient - Innovative - Transparent - Sustainable Ethics- Integrity and honesty - Deliverable promises - Confidentiality

51 to 200 staff

Alea Global Group

Alea Global Group is a conglomerate family business/office formed in Kuwait in 1998 with the following business activities; 1- Investing Alea's capital in direct real estate and private equity globally. 2- Physical commodities trading. 3- Hosting family offices events.

11 to 50 staff

Venture Art Wll

Road Map What We Do – “Venture” Art to Empower is an initiative to build the capabilities of entrepreneurs and small business to realize their dreams. At Venture Art, we empower you to realize your ideas and dream. This is journey to new dawn. We help to build, create and develop ideas into reality. We guide how to start and grow a commercially successful business. How We Do – It is our belief that every human being has capabilities, what is required is to rightly channelize these capabilities into success. We help you to develop your ideas by innovative ways. We show How to develop ideas, into commercially successful business. We have three levels of development plan. Entrepreneur – Passion to Succeed 2. Transforming Ideas to Enterprise 3. Start Up Hand Holding Venture Art to Empower, at every step of your growth and development we are there. We guide you how to develop idea. How business should be built. We will help to grow and develop your business at every step of the journey till the success. Entrepreneurship can be defined as the process of using private initiative to transform a business concept into a new venture or to grow and diversify an existing venture or enterprise with high growth potential. Entrepreneurs identify an innovation to seize an opportunity, mobilize money and management skills, and take calculated risks to open markets for new products, processes and services. Entrepreneurship development focuses on the individual who wishes to start or expand a business. Entrepreneurship and therefore "the entrepreneur", is at the core of what makes an enterprise succeeds, whether you call it an entrepreneurial firm, a small business, a family business, a home-based business, or a new business.

11 to 50 staff

Kuwait Finance House Investment Company K.S.C.C

Kuwait Finance House Investment Co. K.S.C.C.("KFH Investment"), previously Liquidity Management House for Investment Co. K.S.C.C, is an investment company wholly owned by Kuwait Finance House K.S.C.("KFH") Head quartered in the State of Kuwait, KFH Investment was established in December 2007 and commenced its operations in September 2008. The company was launched with a paid up capital of Kuwaiti Dinars 100 Million (approx US$ 360 Million). KFH Investment’s objective is to be a principal player in the international Sukuk market and the Sharia compliant structured finance arena. It seeks to deliver exceptional values to its clients, shareholders and the industry through focused and shared values driven by its parent entity, KFH. KFH Investment’s current team has extensive experience within the Islamic Finance space and derives strategic strength from KFH’s brand name, distribution capability, and geographic coverage while offering its products and services to its clients. KFH Investment’s management team tenure at KFH has enabled its development and establishment of a strong network with Financial Institutions worldwide.

11 to 50 staff

Mena Holding Co. K.S.C

MENA Holding Company is a Kuwaiti shareholding holding company, founded on 1991 & listed in Kuwait Stock Exchange on 17/1/2005. The company's scope of services includes providing real estate & industrial services, executing leisure & tourism projects, and owning shares in companies specialized in logistics business, construction, real estate, fisheries and livestock, in accordance with Islamic Sharia. The company's paid capital is Kuwaiti Dinars Our Vision MENA Holding is to be one of the leading companies in various areas in which we operate to the benefit of the company shareholders. Our mission is to clearly understand the needs of our customers and provide consistently and persistently high-quality services to those we offer our services and ensure the success of this system in all of our subsidiaries in order to be able to achieve an acceptable, lasting and ongoing improvement and development level in our services and achieve maximum returns for investors. We also contribute positively to the development of our staff potentials and the development of our society, as our basic values include proficiency in work, respect, trust, teamwork and profitability. Our Mission We always strive to achieve the highest returns for shareholders. In the mean time, We are planning to possess and increase our quota in companies of high profitability and multiple areas of business, and enter in partnership with the brotherly Arab countries like Egypt, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. The Company's growth plan is based on several axes, namely the expansion of existing industrial activities, the development of new production lines and the establishment of several industrial companies, in addition to investing in real estate and trading activities and expansion of the takeover by specific conditions to achieve the strategic goals of the company.

501 to 1000 staff

Saud Abdulaziz Al-Rashed Group Of Companies

Saud Abdulaziz Al-Rashed Group of Companies is a dynamic and reputed Kuwait-based investment group committed to creating long-term value across diverse sectors and geographies. Guided by a vision of sustainable growth, we invest globally in real estate, private equity, securities and structured funds, fixed income, and startups, as well as in sectors such as shipping, real estate development, travel, and hospitality — driving innovation and economic development across the region and beyond. Renowned for our integrity and forward-thinking leadership, the Group combines deep local insight with a global perspective to deliver strong, consistent returns while supporting projects that positively impact businesses, communities, future generations, and the State of Kuwait.

11 to 50 staff

Zima Holding Company

1 to 10 staff