Riyad Capital

What Riyad Capital does

Riyad Capital is a Saudi closed joint stock company headquartered in Riyadh that operates as a fully integrated investment services firm and the investment arm of Riyad Bank. Founded in 2008 and licensed by the Saudi Capital Market Authority (No. 07070-37) with SAR 500 million paid-up capital, the company serves retail investors, institutional clients, corporate issuers, and real estate developers through four interlocking business lines: asset and wealth management, brokerage, corporate investment banking, and securities services.

Its product surface spans public funds (equity, fixed income, multi-asset, money market, and REITs including Riyad REIT), private funds (Riyad Taqnia), discretionary portfolio management, and securities trading across Tadawul (local), GCC, and international markets via the web-based Riyad Capital Online platform, iOS/Android mobile apps, IVR phone banking, ATM access, and physical Capital Centers. Corporate investment banking provides equity capital markets advisory, sukuk and bonds issuance advisory, and structured finance advisory. The firm has actively built out a real estate development fund franchise aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, including multi-billion SAR transit-oriented development and residential funds, and has expanded into private equity through growth-stage deals such as the SAR 1 billion Ninja investment.

The business model combines recurring revenue streams (asset management fees on public and private funds, wealth management advisory fees, securities services/custody) with transaction-based revenue (brokerage commissions across local/GCC/international trading and margin financing) and episodic corporate advisory fees. Distribution is hybrid: digital-first self-serve for retail (with a low SAR 100 minimum for fund investments), dedicated relationship managers for institutional and corporate clients, and strategic partnerships (notably the 2025 TradingView integration) extending global reach. The firm employs 251–500 staff and reports under Saudi Arabian Commercial Registration No. 1010239234.

Name

Riyad Capital

Legal name

Riyad Capital

Website

https://riyadcapital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Riyad Capital is the Riyadh-based, Riyad Bank-owned investment arm licensed by the Saudi Capital Market Authority, offering asset management, brokerage, investment banking, and securities services to retail investors, institutions, and corporate clients across Saudi Arabia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Management & Brokerage

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Open-End Investment Funds (52591), Open-End Investment Funds (525910), Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities (523), Other Financial Vehicles (525990), Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211), Real Estate Investment Trusts (6798), Asset-Backed Securities (6189)

akta.pro primary industry

Portfolio Management–Led RIAs (Discretionary/Model-Based) (FSAAACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Wealth Management (FSAEABAA), Institutional Consulting RIAs (OCIO/Endowments/Foundations/Pensions) (FSAAACAG), Real Estate Capital Markets Advisory (Debt/Equity Placement, Refinancing) (BPAJANAE), Fixed Income Mutual Funds (FSAAAEAB)

Keywords

• Asset management services
• Securities brokerage
• Investment banking advisory
• Wealth management
• Mutual funds

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Asset Management Fees: Management fees from managing public funds (equity, fixed income, multi-asset, money market, REITs), private funds, and discretionary portfolio management services
2. Brokerage Commissions: Commissions from securities trading including local Saudi trading, GCC trading, international trading, and margin financing services
3. Investment Banking Advisory: Advisory fees from equity capital markets, sukuk and bonds issuance advisory, and structured finance advisory services for corporate clients
4. Wealth Management Advisory: Investment advisory services for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients
5. Securities Services: Custody and securities services for institutional and retail clients

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Riyad Capital is a Saudi-licensed investment firm that offers public and private investment funds (equity, fixed income, multi-asset, money market, REITs, technology), discretionary portfolio management, and investment advisory for individuals and institutions. It also provides brokerage services across Saudi, GCC and international equities with margin financing, corporate investment banking advisory (ECM, sukuk/bonds, structured finance), and securities custody and settlement services. Distribution is enabled through its web platform, mobile apps, IVR phone banking, ATMs, physical Capital Centers, and a TradingView integration.

Product overview

Riyad Capital operates as a comprehensive investment management and brokerage firm offering a multi-product platform. The core offering includes public and private investment funds (equity, fixed income, multi-asset, money market, and real estate), discretionary portfolio management, and full-service brokerage across local (Tadawul), GCC, and international markets. The firm provides corporate investment banking advisory for equity capital markets, sukuk/bonds issuance, and structured finance. Digital access is enabled through Riyad Capital Online (web), Mobile apps, IVR phone banking, and ATM services. The platform is integrated with TradingView for advanced charting. Research coverage spans Saudi equities across banks, petrochemicals, cements, and telecommunications sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Riyad REIT: Real Estate Investment Trust fund providing gateway to real estate investments in the local market
• Riyad Taqnia Fund
• Riyad Global Markets
• Riyad SAR Liquidity Fund
• Riyad Income Fund

Products and services

• Public Funds (Equity, Fixed Income, Multi-Asset, Money Market, REITs) Collective investment schemes offered to public investors across equity, fixed income, multi-asset, money market and real estate traded fund categories, accessible from SAR 100 minimum investment.
• Private Funds (including Riyad Taqnia Fund) Private investment vehicles such as Riyad Taqnia Fund that provide targeted exposure to specific sectors including technology, available to qualified investors.
• Discretionary Portfolio Management (DPM) Professional portfolio management service in which Riyad Capital manages client assets according to a specified investment mandate.
• Local Trading (Tadawul) Brokerage service for executing trades in Saudi Arabian equities listed on the Tadawul exchange.
• GCC Trading Brokerage service providing access to equities listed across Gulf Cooperation Council markets.
• International Trading Brokerage service enabling clients to trade equities on international exchanges through Riyad Global Online.
• Margin Financing Leveraged trading facility that allows qualifying investors to borrow funds to take larger trading positions.
• Institutional Trading Specialized execution services for institutional clients including block trades and bespoke execution strategies.
• Equity Capital Markets Advisory Corporate advisory for IPOs, rights issues, and equity capital raising transactions.
• Sukuk and Bonds Issuance Advisory Advisory and arranging services for Islamic (sukuk) and conventional bond issuances, including acting as Sukukholders' Agent.
• Structured Finance Advisory Advisory services for complex financing structures and structured products.
• Securities Services Custody, settlement, and other securities-related administrative services for institutional and retail clients.
• Investment Advisory Personalized investment advisory for individual and institutional clients covering portfolio construction and strategy.
• Research Reports (Sell-Side and CIO Views) Investment research covering Saudi equities across banks, petrochemicals, cements, and telecommunications, plus CIO Economic and Investment Views (Global Investment Perspectives, Saudi Economic Chartbook).
• Riyad REIT Real Estate Investment Trust fund providing exposure to the Saudi real estate market with regular distributions.
• Dar Al Salam Real Estate Fund US$400 million (SAR 1.5 billion) mixed-use transit-oriented development fund established in partnership with Princess Munira bint Abdullah bin Faisal Al Saud and Naif AlRajhi Investment Company, near Al Takhassusi Metro Station in Riyadh. Riyad Capital's fourth TOD initiative.
• ONE Mountain View Residential Development Fund SAR 1.7 billion private real estate fund launched with Mountain View KSA to develop a semi-gated residential community of more than 500 villas on 152,000+ sqm in Al Rimal District, Riyadh.
• Makkah TOD Real Estate Fund SAR 6 billion mixed-use transit-oriented development fund established with Saudi Railway Company (SAR) on a 90,000 sqm site near the Haramain High-Speed Railway Station in Makkah.
• Sumou Global SAR 500 Million Sukuk Issuance First-of-its-kind Saudi real estate sector sukuk issuance, SAR 500 million, arranged for Sumou Global Investment Company and oversubscribed at nearly 2x demand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully managed multiple major real estate funds totaling over SAR 8 billion in combined value
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Naif AlRajhi Investment CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2026Riyad Capital and Naif AlRajhi Investment Company signed an agreement to establish a US$400 million (SAR 1.5 billion) real estate fund to develop a mixed-use transit-oriented development project near Al Takhassusi Metro Station in Riyadh. This represents Riyad Capital's fourth TOD initiative and supports Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.
• Princess Munira bint Abdullah bin Faisal Al SaudcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2026Her Highness Princess Munira bint Abdullah bin Faisal Al Saud partnered with Riyad Capital to establish the Dar Al Salam real estate fund, a US$400 million (SAR 1.5 billion) mixed-use transit-oriented development project in Riyadh.
• TradingViewcoreTechnology or Integration · 23 December 2025TradingView added Riyad Capital to its list of partner brokers, enabling traders to analyze and execute trades on Saudi equities markets directly through TradingView's platform. The integration includes margin lending and equity research services.
• Mountain View KSAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2025Riyad Capital and Mountain View KSA launched a SAR 1.7 billion residential development fund to develop the ONE Mountain View project, a semi-gated residential community in Al Rimal District, Riyadh, featuring over 500 villas on more than 152,000 square meters.
• Saudi Railway Company (SAR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2025Riyad Capital received an appointment letter from Saudi Railway Company to establish a SAR 6 billion real estate fund for developing a mixed-use transit-oriented development near the Haramain High-Speed Railway Station in Makkah, spanning 90,000 square meters.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Al Rajhi Capital: Investment banking arm of Al Rajhi Bank, the largest Islamic bank globally. Closely comparable as a Saudi bank-affiliated asset manager/broker/IB with strong retail distribution, sukuk expertise, and a leading position in Saudi real estate investment trusts — directly competes in Riyad Capital's core segments.
• Derayah Financial: Independent Saudi asset manager and broker offering discretionary portfolio management, mutual funds, and equity brokerage. Comparable as a Saudi CMA-licensed firm with overlapping asset management and brokerage offerings.
• Albilad Capital: Investment arm of Bank Albilad, providing brokerage, asset management, and corporate advisory in Saudi Arabia. Comparable CMA-licensed Saudi capital firm with similar product suite and banking-group distribution.
• Jadwa Investment: Leading Saudi investment management and advisory firm offering asset management, investment banking, and research. Comparable as a Saudi-focused asset manager and IB with similar institutional client base and Vision 2030-aligned mandates.
• Alinma Investment: Investment arm of Alinma Bank, a major Saudi Islamic bank. Directly comparable as a CMA-licensed Saudi capital firm offering Sharia-compliant asset management, brokerage, and corporate advisory; competes head-to-head with Riyad Capital in Saudi Islamic finance mandates.
• SNB Capital: One of Saudi Arabia's largest investment banks and asset managers, owned by Saudi National Bank (SNB). Directly comparable as a Saudi banking-group-affiliated capital firm offering asset management, brokerage, ECM/DCM advisory, and securities services — overlapping customer segments and product suite with Riyad Capital.
• Bank AlJazira Capital: Investment arm of Bank AlJazira, a mid-sized Saudi bank. Directly comparable as a Saudi banking-group capital firm offering asset management, brokerage, and investment advisory services with similar retail-and-institutional client mix.

Broad incumbents

• HSBC Saudi Arabia: Local subsidiary of global banking giant HSBC, offering full-service investment banking, asset management, and brokerage in Saudi Arabia. Comparable as a broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities in ECM/DCM advisory and securities services, though not specialized in Riyad Capital's domestic retail and RE fund niches.
• NCB Capital / Saudi National Bank Capital: Investment banking arm of Saudi National Bank (formerly NCB). Comparable as a larger Saudi capital firm with broader institutional reach and a wider range of regional and international mandates than Riyad Capital.

Regional players

• EFG Hermes: Leading regional investment bank with strong MENA presence in asset management, brokerage, and investment banking. Comparable as a MENA-focused capital firm with asset management, brokerage, and IB capabilities, though primarily Egypt/UAE/GCC headquartered rather than Saudi-domiciled.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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