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Watani Investment Company KSCC (“NBK Capital”), a leading investment management firm in the region, sets the standard in growth-focused innovative financial products and services. A world-class investment house, NBK Capital’s customer-centric approach provides forward-thinking solutions that address the specific investment needs of clients and investors, institutional customers and high-net-worth individuals.
NBK Capital leverages local and regional experience and expertise by combining the strengths, resources and global network of the National Bank of Kuwait, one of the largest and oldest financial institutions in the country, with best-in-class investment structuring and execution, on a broad array of financial strategies to consistently deliver integrated value-added solutions.
Innovative products, creative thinking, timely implementation and excellence in service are the standards of quality that have recently earned NBK Capital numerous internationally acclaimed awards including:
• “Best Asset Manager in Kuwait for the Year 2017” by MENA Fund Manager
• “Equities Manager of the Year 2016 – MENA” by Global Investor
• “Deal of the year 2016 – Bonds: Corporate Winner – Middle East” by the Banker Magazine and the Financial Times Group
• “Best Investment Bank in Kuwait – 2016” by Euromoney Awards of Excellence
• “Best Asset Manager in Kuwait for the Year 2015” by Global Investor
• “Best Investment Bank in Kuwait of the Year 2015” by Euromoney Awards of Excellence
In addition, MENA Fund Manager awarded NBK Gulf Equity Fund, managed by NBK Capital, “Best 3-Year Performance for GCC Equity fund with assets above USD 30 Million”, and NBK Kuwait Equity Fund, managed by NBK Capital, “Best Kuwait Equity” for the Year 2017.
These highly acclaimed accolades are a testament to the ethos of the organization as an expertly informed and customer service-focused leader in the market.
Operating regionally from Kuwait, Dubai, Istanbul and Cairo, and with over 170 investment professionals, NBK Capital prides itself on a reach and scale that is global, a presence that is regional and a service level that always remains personal.
NBK Capital leverages local and regional experience and expertise by combining the strengths, resources and global network of the National Bank of Kuwait, one of the largest and oldest financial institutions in the country, with best-in-class investment structuring and execution, on a broad array of financial strategies to consistently deliver integrated value-added solutions.
Innovative products, creative thinking, timely implementation and excellence in service are the standards of quality that have recently earned NBK Capital numerous internationally acclaimed awards including:
• “Best Asset Manager in Kuwait for the Year 2017” by MENA Fund Manager
• “Equities Manager of the Year 2016 – MENA” by Global Investor
• “Deal of the year 2016 – Bonds: Corporate Winner – Middle East” by the Banker Magazine and the Financial Times Group
• “Best Investment Bank in Kuwait – 2016” by Euromoney Awards of Excellence
• “Best Asset Manager in Kuwait for the Year 2015” by Global Investor
• “Best Investment Bank in Kuwait of the Year 2015” by Euromoney Awards of Excellence
In addition, MENA Fund Manager awarded NBK Gulf Equity Fund, managed by NBK Capital, “Best 3-Year Performance for GCC Equity fund with assets above USD 30 Million”, and NBK Kuwait Equity Fund, managed by NBK Capital, “Best Kuwait Equity” for the Year 2017.
These highly acclaimed accolades are a testament to the ethos of the organization as an expertly informed and customer service-focused leader in the market.
Operating regionally from Kuwait, Dubai, Istanbul and Cairo, and with over 170 investment professionals, NBK Capital prides itself on a reach and scale that is global, a presence that is regional and a service level that always remains personal.
Overview
Location
Kuwait, Al Asimah, Kuwait City
Employees
51-200
Founded date
2005
Mentions in press and media 9
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| Feb 7, 2018 | NBK Capital Partners raises $75m | The alternative investments firm is raising capital for its debut real estate platform. |
| Sep 19, 2017 | NBK closes Mezzanine Fund II on $160m, completes two deals | MENA-focused private equity investor NBK Capital Partners has closed its second mezzanine fund at $160m. NBK Capital Par |
| Sep 18, 2017 | NBK Capital Partners Closes NBK Capital Partners Mezzanine Fund II with $160 Million in Capital Commitments, invests in Saudi and Turkey | NBK Capital Partners announced today that it has successfully closed its second mezzanine fund, NBK Capital Partners Mezzanine Fund II, with US $160 million in capital commitments, driven by strong demand from institutional investors and fa... |
| Mar 26, 2017 | NBK Capital exits Kuwait’s Elaj Medical Services | Premium NBK Capital, an investment firm in the MENA (Middle East & North Africa) region, has completed the sale of a stake held by the Kuwait Investment Opportunities Fund in Elaj Medical Services KSCC (EMS), which owns Taiba Hospital i... |
| Jun 14, 2016 | NBK holds $110m first close on 2nd mezz fund, to close maiden investment soon | MENA-focused private equity investor NBK Capital Partners raised $110m at first close for its second mezzanine fund and |
| Oct 20, 2014 | NBK Capital Closes NBK Capital Equity Partners Fund II with $310 Million in Capital Commitments | NBK Capital announced today that it has successfully closed its latest private equity fund, NBK Capital Equity Partners Fund II, with US$310 million in capital commitments. The fund was oversubscribed and exceeded its US$300 million target... |
| Oct 20, 2014 | NBK Capital Closes Private Equity Fund at US$310M | NBK Capital closed its latest private equity fund, with US$310m in capital commitments. NBK Capital Equity Partners Fund II, which was oversubscribed driven by demand from institutional investors and family offices, will continue to acquire... |
| Jan 4, 2012 | NBK Capital provides growth capital to Dem Pharmaceutical | NBK Capital (the “Firm”) announced today that it has completed an investment in Dem Pharmaceutical (“Dem” or the “Company”), a niche pharmaceutical company specializing in biological drugs that treat life-threatening conditions. The investm... |
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FAQ about NBK Capital
When was NBK Capital founded?
NBK Capital was founded in 2005.
What has the press written about NBK Capital?
Parsers VC has collected 9 articles mentioning NBK Capital, among them “NBK Capital Partners raises $75m” (Feb 7, 2018) and “NBK closes Mezzanine Fund II on $160m, completes two deals” (Sep 19, 2017).
Is NBK Capital still active?
Yes, NBK Capital is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from May 16, 2025.