NBK Capital Partners

NBK Capital Partners is a private equity and real estate investment firm that operates as the alternative investments arm of NBK Capital, the investment banking subsidiary of the National Bank of Kuwait. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Dubai, the firm focuses on middle‑market companies in the Middle East and North Africa, particularly the GCC, Egypt, Kuwait, and Turkey. It typically invests between $20 million and $60 million for control or significant minority positions in sectors such as education, healthcare, manufacturing, consumer staples, consumer discretionary, and technology. The firm also provides real‑estate investment opportunities across the MENA region. NBK Capital Partners maintains offices in Dubai, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Turkey and is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority.

Sikander Ahmed

Managing Director

Mustafa Al Kurdi

Vice President

Cem Bayulgen

Managing Director and Investment Committee Member

Mohamed El Shafei

Associate

Yassine Ghissassi

Vice President

Christopher Haddad

Vice President

Hakan Ipekci

Executive Director

Tamer Karam

Executive Director

Erdem Kilic

Vice President

Yaser Moustafa

CEO

Past deals in Bahrain

Shakespeare

Private Equity Round in 2013
Shakespeare and Co. is a casual dining restaurant chain based in Dubai, UAE, with over 48 gourmet cafes. The establishment features an international menu that caters to diverse culinary preferences, presented in an inviting and distinctive decor. Shakespeare and Co. emphasizes the use of quality ingredients to provide hygienic food options while adapting to evolving tastes and trends in the culinary scene. In addition to its owned outlets in the UAE, the company has expanded its presence in the Middle East through franchise partnerships in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain, offering customers a unique dining experience.
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