NBK Capital Partners

NBK Capital Partners, established in 2005, is the alternative investments arm of NBK Capital, a subsidiary of the National Bank of Kuwait. Headquartered in Dubai International Financial Centre and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, the firm has additional offices in Kuwait, Turkey, and Bahrain. Specializing in private equity, private credit, and real estate investments, NBK Capital Partners focuses on providing flexible growth capital to mid-sized companies across the Middle East, Turkey, and North Africa. Since its inception, the firm has raised approximately $1.1 billion in aggregate committed capital and has completed 35 investments, achieving over $663 million in gross distributions across 18 exits. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes partnering with management teams to enhance operating profitability and strategic value, employing a hands-on, operational approach to portfolio management. NBK Capital Partners targets sectors such as healthcare, education, consumer staples, logistics, and technology, with investment sizes ranging from $10 million to $60 million. The firm is committed to responsible investing, evaluating workforce issues, including labor practices, health and safety, and employee benefits, as part of its investment process.