Boubyan Capital

Name

Boubyan Capital

Legal name

Boubyan Capital Investment Company

Website

https://boubyancapital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Management

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394), Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities (523), Open-End Investment Funds (52591)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Private Banking & Wealth (FSABAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Islamic Investment Banking & Capital Markets Services (FSABAGAG), Sukuk Origination & Structuring (Bank-led) (FSABAGAL)

Keywords

• Shariah-compliant investment
• Asset management services
• Brokerage services
• Robo-advisory platform
• Wealth management

Headquarters

HQ city

Safat

HQ country

Kuwait

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Asset Management: Management of investment funds including money market funds, equity funds, multi-asset funds, and sukuk funds. Revenue generated through management fees charged on assets under management.
2. Brokerage Services: Electronic trading services across 17 markets with competitive commission rates. Provides execution services for stocks and sukuk trading.
3. Alternative Investments: Real estate investment services including local and international property investments, direct real estate investments in US and UK markets, and advisory services for Boubyan Bank portfolios.
4. Robo-Advisory (Boubyan Invest): Digital investment advisory services providing automated Shariah-compliant portfolio management solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Boubyan Capital is a Shariah-compliant investment management company offering three core service lines: asset management (money market, equity, multi-asset, and sukuk funds), alternative investments (local and international real estate), and brokerage services. The company provides electronic trading access to 17 global markets through web, mobile, and desktop platforms, plus digital investment solutions via its Boubyan Invest robo-advisory platform. All offerings adhere to Islamic finance principles under the supervision of a dedicated Shariah Supervisory Board.

Product overview

Boubyan Capital operates as a Sharia-compliant investment management company offering three main service lines: Asset Management, Alternative Investments, and Brokerage. The asset management division offers a suite of investment funds including money market funds (KD and USD denominated), regional equity funds, and structured products. The brokerage service provides electronic trading access to 17 markets globally through web, mobile, and desktop platforms integrated with Global Trading Network. The company also launched digital investment solutions including Boubyan Invest, the first fully Sharia-compliant robo-advisory platform, and offers alternative investment services focusing on real estate. All products and services adhere to Islamic Sharia principles under supervision of the company's Shariah Supervisory Board.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Boubyan Invest: Kuwait's first fully Shariah-compliant digital robo-advisory investment platform launched in 2021.
• Boubyan Brokerage

Products and services

• Boubyan Invest A fully Shariah-compliant digital investment platform offering automated robo-advisory services to help clients achieve their financial goals. Provides automated portfolio management compliant with Islamic principles.
• Boubyan Brokerage Shariah-compliant electronic trading service providing access to local, regional, and international markets through an innovative trading platform with competitive commission rates. Enables trading across 17 markets through a single account with direct financing and real-time order execution.
• Boubyan KD Money Market Fund II A Kuwaiti Dinar money market fund investing in deposits, short and medium-term money market instruments, and sukuk. Offers weekly liquidity with returns reinvested in the fund.
• Boubyan USD Liquidity Fund A USD-denominated money market fund investing primarily in deposits with a limited allocation to sukuk. Offers weekly liquidity.
• Local and GCC Equity Fund A regional equity fund seeking competitive returns with acceptable risk by investing in stocks listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange and other GCC equity markets, focusing on leading stocks. Annual dividend distribution based on fund manager's discretion.
• Alternative Investments Investment management services providing real estate investments locally and internationally, generating sound revenues. Includes advisory services for Boubyan Bank's portfolio investments, with focus on direct real estate investments in the US and UK markets.
• Digital Investment Solutions Digital investment services offering ease of use and continuous accessibility for investors seeking Shariah-compliant options.
• Fixed Income Solutions Fixed income Shariah-compliant investment solutions launched in Kuwait for the first time, including sukuk-based offerings.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Emirates NBD Asset Management: UAE-based bank-affiliated asset manager offering Shariah-compliant and conventional funds across the region; comparable as a larger incumbent with broader geographic footprint and product range.
• NCB Capital (SNB Capital): Saudi Arabia's largest asset manager and investment bank, part of Saudi National Bank; a large regional incumbent offering Islamic asset management and brokerage that competes for cross-border GCC mandates.
• Mashreq Capital: UAE-based asset management firm offering Shariah-compliant and conventional investment solutions; comparable as a regional investment manager targeting institutional and HNW investors across the GCC.
• Al Rajhi Capital: Largest Islamic asset manager in Saudi Arabia, subsidiary of Al Rajhi Bank; a broad incumbent in Islamic investment management across the GCC and a benchmark for Shariah-compliant product scale.

Direct peers

• NBK Capital: Investment banking and asset management arm of National Bank of Kuwait, offering brokerage, asset management, and advisory across MENA; highly comparable as another Kuwaiti bank-affiliated investment platform competing for the same HNW and institutional mandates.
• KAMCO Investment Company: Kuwait-based investment firm with asset management, brokerage, and investment banking operations; closely comparable in product mix and target client segments to Boubyan Capital within Kuwait.
• Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz): Kuwait-based investment firm offering asset management, brokerage, and alternative investments for institutional and individual clients; directly comparable as a domestic Kuwaiti capital markets player serving the same Shariah-conscious and conventional investor base.
• Global Investment House (now Global): Kuwait-headquartered investment bank with asset management, brokerage, and advisory services across MENA; directly comparable as a regional asset manager competing for Kuwaiti and GCC institutional mandates.

Regional players

• Rasameel Investment Company: Kuwait-based investment company focused on asset management and capital market services; comparable as a smaller regional competitor in the same Kuwaiti investment management space.
• Tharwa Investment Company: Kuwait-based investment firm providing asset management and advisory services; comparable as a domestic competitor for institutional and HNW Shariah-compliant mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/boubyancapital

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments2 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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