Prime Bank Investment

Name

Prime Bank Investment

Legal name

Prime Bank Investment PLC.

Website

https://pbil.com.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Banking

NAICS

Other Investment Pools and Funds (5259), Open-End Investment Funds (52591), Other Financial Vehicles (525990)

SIC

Asset-Backed Securities (6189), Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Equity Prime Brokerage (Custody, Financing & Services) (FSACAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prime Brokerage (FSAEACAD), Equity Capital Introduction & Prime Services (FSACAFAK)

Keywords

• Investment banking services
• Capital markets solutions
• Portfolio management
• Mergers acquisitions advisory
• Discretionary wealth management

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Portfolio Management Fees: Fees charged for managing discretionary investment portfolios under PrimeInvest. PBIL manages client investments in government securities and listed securities with charges ranging from 0.5% to 2% depending on product type and investment horizon.
2. Capital Markets Advisory: Advisory fees for equity and debt capital raising, M&A transactions, and corporate restructuring services. PBIL provides issue management, investment advisory, and bespoke corporate advisory to institutional clients.
3. Issue Management: Revenue from managing equity and debt capital market transactions including IPOs, rights issues, and bond issuances. PBIL arranges debt capital market deals across perpetual bonds, subordinated bonds, and sukuk.
4. Brokerage Services: Panel brokerage agreement with City Brokerage Limited provides trading and brokerage support to PBIL clients with seamless execution of investment transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Prime Bank Investment PLC (PBIL) is a Bangladesh-based investment bank and wholly owned subsidiary of Prime Bank PLC that provides full-spectrum capital market services including equity and debt capital raising, IPO/rights issue management, Sukuk and Islamic financing, M&A advisory, FDI advisory, and discretionary portfolio management. Its flagship PrimeInvest platform offers multiple wealth management schemes (Wealth Maximizer, Monthly Investment Plan, Equity Sharing, Performance, Capital Protected, Secured Income) plus tailored variants for Shariah, Women, Youth, and non-resident Bangladeshi (Probashi) investors, complemented by Capital Connect, a program bridging emerging sectors with investors.

Product overview

Prime Bank Investment (PBIL) operates as a full-fledged investment bank and wholly owned subsidiary of Prime Bank PLC, offering a comprehensive suite of investment banking and wealth management products. The core platform includes Capital Connect (industry-investor bridging), Equity Capital Solutions, Debt Capital Solutions, Islamic Financing Solutions, Advisory Services, Portfolio Management, and Mergers & Acquisitions. The flagship PrimeInvest platform unifies multiple discretionary wealth management products including Monthly Investment Plan, Wealth Maximizer, Equity Sharing, Performance Scheme, Capital Protected Scheme, and Secured Income. These are further segmented into specialized offerings: PrimeInvest Shariah (Shariah-compliant), PrimeInvest Probashi (non-resident Bangladeshis), PrimeInvest Women (women investors), and PrimeInvest Youth (young investors), plus Specially Managed Accounts and Non-Discretionary Portfolio options. The company positions itself as a one-roof solution for capital market services from IPOs to portfolio management since 2010.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PrimeInvest: PBIL's flagship discretionary wealth management platform offering bank-managed investment schemes including Monthly Investment Plan, Wealth Maximizer Scheme, Equity Sharing Scheme, Performance Scheme, Capital Protected Scheme, Secured Income, PrimeInvest Shariah, PrimeInvest Probashi, PrimeInvest Women, and PrimeInvest Youth.
• Capital Connect
• Uthan Boithok

Products and services

• Equity Capital Solutions Services for raising equity capital including IPO management, rights issues, and private placements, offered to corporates, banks, and institutions in Bangladesh.
• Debt Capital Solutions Bond issuance services including coupon bonds, zero-coupon bonds, convertible bonds, asset-backed securities, and green bonds for institutional issuers.
• Islamic Financing Solutions Shariah-compliant financing instruments including Sukuk structuring and advisory services for Islamic finance products.
• Advisory Services Corporate advisory including FDI advisory, market entry strategy, regulatory compliance, and capital structuring for corporates and investors.
• Portfolio Management

Quantifiable outcome

• BDT 12.25 Billion in Equity Capital Market transactions
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and supporting.

• Korea Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KBCCI)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 May 2026MoU signed May 3, 2026 to advance capital market access for KBCCI members, facilitate potential Korean investment inflows into Bangladesh, and promote structured financial solutions for Bangladeshi diaspora in Korea. PBIL offers KBCCI members investment banking services, capital raising support, portfolio management, and PrimeInvest products on preferential terms.
• Consortium of Bluenergy Solutions Ltd. and Gtech Infrastructure Ltd.strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025MoU signed November 26, 2025 with Bangladesh's pioneers in solar engineering and industrial clean energy development. Collaboration to advance merchant power plants, utility-scale solar projects, and next-generation renewable energy infrastructure. Partnership emphasizes ESG-aligned investment, climate-focused financial solutions, and creation of bankable project pipelines supporting Bangladesh's clean energy ambitions.
• Lixia Capsia Gestionis LLC (LixCap)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2025Strategic MoU signed on October 7, 2025 with Delaware-based global leader in economic research and transaction advisory for emerging markets. Collaboration to catalyze cross-border investments, foster innovation in sustainable finance, and empower key sectors including renewable energy, agribusiness, and SMEs in Bangladesh. LixCap brings track record of mobilizing over $750 million in private capital for sustainable impact.
• Zaytoon Business SolutionsstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Strategic alliance formed in February 2025 to expand capital market access to rural Bangladesh through community-based investment awareness programs called 'Uthan Boithok'. First program held in Sirajdikhan, Munshiganj, with over 100 rural participants. Partnership aims to promote financial inclusion and empower rural communities with practical knowledge on safe and sustainable investment opportunities.
• Amanie AdvisorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU with Malaysia-based leading Shariah advisory firm to accelerate development of Shariah-compliant investment landscape in Bangladesh. Collaboration focuses on Sukuk structuring and advisory services, development of innovative Islamic financial products, research, policy advocacy, and specialized training. Amanie Advisors brings over two decades of global experience across multiple jurisdictions.
• MAY International Trade Services Limited (MAYINT)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic MoU to source and execute equity, debt, and corporate advisory deals. MAYINT leverages its extensive client network and market insights to identify potential transactions, while PBIL provides merchant banking capabilities including issue management, investment advisory, and corporate advisory services for referred clients.
• City Brokerage LimitedsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPanel Brokerage Agreement where City Brokerage Limited acts as panel broker providing trading and brokerage support to PBIL clients. Partnership enhances service efficiency, expands market access, and ensures seamless execution of investment transactions through a professionally managed brokerage framework.
• Bangladesh Election CommissionsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMoU for National ID (NID) Integration enabling faster, smoother, and fully automated customer onboarding with reliable identity verification. Advances PBIL's commitment to seamless, efficient, and secure services while maintaining highest standards of security and compliance.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• IDLC Finance Limited: IDLC is one of Bangladesh's largest non-banking financial institutions and historically one of the leading merchant banks, providing investment banking, asset management, and securities services. Directly comparable to PBIL across capital markets advisory, portfolio management, and equity/debt underwriting in the Bangladesh market.
• EBL Investments Limited: EBL Investments is the merchant banking arm of Eastern Bank Limited, providing investment banking, portfolio management, and securities services. Directly comparable as a bank-affiliated merchant bank in Bangladesh.
• IPDC Finance PLC: IPDC Finance is a leading Bangladeshi non-banking financial institution listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange, providing investment banking, asset management, and SME financing. Comparable to PBIL in capital markets and portfolio management services.
• BRAC EPL Stock Brokerage: BRAC EPL is a leading Bangladeshi brokerage and merchant bank offering equity brokerage, research, and investment banking services. Competes with PBIL in capital markets transactions and brokerage services in Bangladesh.
• City Brokerage Limited: City Brokerage is a panel broker partner of PBIL providing trading and brokerage execution. Operates as a direct peer in Bangladesh's brokerage and capital markets services segment.
• LankaBangla Finance: LankaBangla is a leading Bangladeshi non-banking financial institution offering merchant banking, brokerage, and asset management services. Competes with PBIL in equity/debt capital raising, portfolio management, and advisory mandates in Bangladesh.

Regional players

• Prime Bank Limited: Prime Bank Limited is PBIL's parent company, one of Bangladesh's leading commercial banks. While not a direct merchant banking competitor, it provides the bank-backed credibility, balance sheet, and distribution channel that underpin PBIL's business model.

Others

• Amanie Advisors: Malaysia-based leading global Shariah advisory firm that is a strategic partner of PBIL. Adjacent ecosystem participant providing Shariah structuring expertise that supports PBIL's Islamic finance product expansion.

Emerging players

• IDBI Capital Markets & Securities (Bangladesh representative offices of global merchant banks): International and regional investment banks operating representative or liaison offices in Bangladesh, providing cross-border advisory and capital raising services. Emerging competitive threat as they expand Bangladesh footprints.

Broad incumbents

• Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB): ICB is the state-owned investment corporation of Bangladesh providing merchant banking, asset management, and brokerage services. A long-established broad incumbent competing with PBIL across the full Bangladeshi capital markets value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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