Investment House

What Investment House does

Investment House is a Qatari private shareholding company (Investment House Q.P.S.C.), founded in 2001 and licensed and regulated by the Qatar Central Bank, that delivers an integrated suite of financial services across three business lines: Investment Banking, Wealth Management, and Asset Management, all structured to comply with Islamic Sharia principles under the oversight of an independent Sharia Supervisory Board. Its core products include investment banking advisory covering IPOs, M&A, capital markets, real estate, and private equity transactions across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe; wealth management offerings spanning income-generating funds, mutual funds, private equity funds, and capital-protected structured investments tailored to client risk profiles; and asset management services built around proprietary and partner-sourced funds such as the Al-Beit Al-Mali Fund (an open-ended Shariah-compliant fund tracking the Rayyan Islamic Index, in partnership with QNB Suisse and QNB), the Maritime Shipping Fund (approximately 700 million Qatari Riyals across a 10-ship fleet), and the Global Wakala Trust Program (a Shariah-compliant real estate mandate managed by Inovalis with roughly USD 120 million deployed, distributed solely by Investment House in Qatar). The company's technology footprint centers on a proprietary index — the Al-Beit Al-Mali Index, Bloomberg ticker ABAMALI — rather than a software platform; it does not publish APIs, apps, or AI/ML capabilities.

Investment House generates revenue through four primary streams: recurring asset management fees on its investment funds and discretionary portfolios (approximately 1 billion Qatari Riyals in stated AUM), recurring wealth management relationship fees, episodic investment banking advisory fees for transactional mandates, and managed-services distribution fees on third-party mandates such as the Global Wakala Trust Program. Pricing is quote-based and entirely negotiated through in-person consultations at its Doha headquarters — the firm explicitly does not market via telephone or internet and does not operate a digital onboarding or trading platform. Distribution relies on direct office visits, event-driven sponsorship (Euromoney Qatar Conference, Web Summit Qatar, Qatar Economic Forum, Doha Islamic Finance Conference), CSR and community engagement, and exclusive distribution partnerships with global firms including Inovalis Group, QNB Suisse, and QNB. The customer base is anchored by Qatari High-Net-Worth Individuals and institutional clients in the broader MEA and European regions, served by a 51–100-person team reporting ~550 years of combined professional experience.

Name

Investment House

Legal name

Investment House Q.P.S.C.

Website

https://invhouse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Investment House is a Qatar Central Bank-regulated, Shariah-compliant private financial services firm founded in 2001, offering integrated investment banking, wealth management, and asset management services — including flagship funds such as Al-Beit Al-Mali, Maritime Shipping, and the Inovalis Wakala Program — to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients in Qatar and the wider MEA and European regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Banking and Islamic Wealth Management

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394), Open-End Investment Funds (525910), Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Alternative Investments for Private Wealth (Hedge Funds, PE/VC Access, Private Credit) (FSAAABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Equity Capital Advisory (Private Equity Placements, Growth Capital) (BPAHAOAE), Islamic Investment Banking & Capital Markets Services (FSABAGAG), Real Estate Portfolio & Fund Management (Institutional/REIT/PE) (BPAJAMAJ)

Keywords

• Investment banking services
• Wealth management
• Asset management
• Shariah-compliant investing
• Private equity funds

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Asset Management Fees: Revenue generated from managing investment portfolios, mutual funds, private equity funds, and income-generating funds on behalf of clients. Approximately 1 Billion Qatari Riyals in Assets Under Management serves as the revenue base.
2. Wealth Management Relationship Services: Revenue from wealth relationship management services offering customized investment portfolios. Wealth managers assess individual financial situations and risk tolerance to recommend appropriate investment solutions.
3. Investment Banking Advisory: Fees from investment banking services including IPOs, M&A transactions, capital market transactions, real estate advisory, private equity advisory, and financial advisory services across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
4. Wakala Program Distribution: Revenue from distributing the Global Wakala Trust Program (Inovalis) in Qatar. Investment House serves as the sole distributor of the Shariah-compliant program, earning distribution fees on approximately USD 120M under management.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Investment House is a Shariah-compliant private Qatari financial services firm that provides investment banking advisory (IPOs, M&A, capital markets, real estate and private equity transactions), wealth management (customized portfolios, mutual funds, private equity funds, capital-protected structured investments), and asset management services. It manages approximately 1 billion QAR in assets through proprietary and partner-sourced funds including the Al-Beit Al-Mali Fund, Maritime Shipping Fund, and Global Wakala Trust Program.

Product overview

Investment House is a Qatari private shareholding company providing a comprehensive suite of financial services through three core business sectors: Investment Banking Services, Wealth Management, and Asset Management. The company operates under Qatar Central Bank regulation and Islamic Sharia compliance through its Sharia Supervisory Board. Its product portfolio includes specialized investment funds such as the Al-Beit Al-Mali Fund (tracking the Rayyan Islamic Index), the Maritime Shipping Fund (managing vessel investments), and the Global Wakala Trust Program (Sharia-compliant real estate investments in partnership with Inovalis). Wealth Management offerings encompass income generating funds, mutual funds, private equity funds, and capital-protected structured investments, while Investment Banking services cover IPOs, M&A, and financial advisory across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Investment Banking Services Comprehensive investment banking advisory specializing in initial public offerings (IPOs), mergers and acquisitions within capital markets, real estate transactions, private equity advisory, and broader financial advisory services. Targeted at institutional clients including corporations, government entities, and financial institutions across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
• Wealth Management Personalized wealth management for high-net-worth individuals, including income-generating funds, mutual funds, private equity funds, and capital-protected structured investments. Each portfolio is tailored by wealth relationship managers based on the client's individual financial objectives and risk profile.
• Asset Management Professional asset management services including investment portfolio management, investment fund management, financial planning, and global market portfolio management for institutions and high-net-worth individuals. Manages approximately 1 billion QAR in assets.
• Al-Beit Al-Mali Fund Sharia-compliant open-ended investment fund tracking the Rayyan Islamic Index on the Qatar Stock Exchange. Invests in 22 QSE-listed equities across banking, real estate, and industrials that comply with Islamic Sharia principles. Managed by QNB Suisse as fund manager and QNB as custodian. Backed by the proprietary Al-Beit Al-Mali Index (Bloomberg: ABAMALI).
• Maritime Shipping Fund Shariah-compliant investment fund focused on maritime shipping and vessel sector investments. Manages approximately 700 million QAR in client assets through a fleet of 10 ships engaged in international maritime transport of goods including food products (about 60% of cargo), totaling approximately 7 million tons transported worldwide.
• Global Wakala Trust Program Shariah-compliant real estate investment program managed by Inovalis and distributed exclusively by Investment House in Qatar. Invests across European and US real estate markets with approximately USD 120M under management. Recent transactions include a Wolfsburg, Germany property and the first US portfolio in Phoenix AZ, Carmel IN, and Palm City FL.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 1 Billion QAR in Assets Under Management
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Inovalis GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 November 2022Investment House and Inovalis Group have established a long-standing strategic partnership dating back to at least 2019, with Investment House serving as the sole distributor of Inovalis's Global Wakala Trust Program in Qatar. The partnership has completed multiple transactions including the seventh investment wakala and the first US real estate transaction in 2022. Inovalis manages the Wakala Program globally with nearly USD 120M under management, while Investment House distributes it exclusively in Qatar. The partnership also includes plans to launch a European Real Estate Fund and a pan-European Shariah-compliant fund.
• QNB SuissecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006QNB Suisse serves as the fund manager for the Al-Beit Al-Mali Fund, an open-ended Shariah-compliant Islamic investment fund established by Investment House in 2006. QNB Suisse's role as fund manager enables the fund to offer professional investment management services to Qatari investors seeking Shariah-compliant exposure to the Qatar Stock Exchange.
• QNBcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006QNB serves as the custodian bank for the Al-Beit Al-Mali Fund, providing secure custody services for the fund's assets and supporting the fund's operations in Qatar. This partnership with Qatar's largest bank enhances the fund's credibility and operational reliability.
• Inovalis (Sports/Community Partnership)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerInvestment House collaborated with its regional partner Inovalis to organize padel training sessions for clients, featuring world-renowned French player Jeremy Scatena. This community engagement event aligned with the company's approach to raising awareness about sports and building client relationships through lifestyle activities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arqaam Capital: UAE-headquartered emerging markets investment bank specializing in MENA equities, asset management, and advisory. Comparable mid-tier IB+AM platform operating across the Gulf and broader emerging markets.
• SHUAA Capital: Dubai-based investment and financial services firm offering investment banking, asset management, and wealth management with Sharia-compliant capabilities. Comparable in product mix and regional focus, though headquartered in the UAE rather than Qatar.
• Jadwa Investment: Saudi Arabia-based investment bank and asset manager offering IB advisory, asset management, and principal investments. Comparable mid-size regional IB+AM firm with a similar integrated service offering across MENA, though primarily Saudi-focused.
• Kamco Investment Company: Kuwait-based investment firm providing investment banking, asset management, brokerage, and wealth management services across MENA. Comparable as a multi-line regional investment firm with similar size and product breadth to Investment House.
• Al Rayan Investment: Qatar-based Shariah-compliant investment firm offering asset management, brokerage, and advisory services to HNW and institutional clients. Directly comparable to Investment House on geography, Shariah-compliance, and product mix (AM + IB advisory + WM).
• Al Mal Capital: Dubai-based Shariah-compliant investment firm offering investment banking, asset management, and wealth management. Comparable Sharia-compliant boutique with similar product mix, though operating primarily in the UAE.

Broad incumbents

• EFG Hermes Holding: Leading MENA investment bank with full-service investment banking, asset management, securities brokerage, and research across the region. Comparable as a regional IB+AM platform though considerably larger and operating across more geographies and asset classes.
• Masraf Al Rayan: Qatar's largest Islamic bank by assets, offering Islamic banking, wealth management, and asset management through its subsidiaries. Comparable as a Qatar-based Shariah-compliant financial services provider, though operating as a full bank rather than a pure investment firm.
• SNB Capital (Saudi National Bank Capital): Saudi-listed investment bank and asset manager offering IB advisory, brokerage, asset management, and Shariah-compliant products. Comparable in offering a Sharia-compliant asset management and IB platform, though operating in Saudi Arabia and at materially larger scale.

Others

• Inovalis Group: Switzerland-based real estate investment manager operating the Global Wakala Trust Program, which Investment House exclusively distributes in Qatar. Comparable as a Shariah-compliant alternative asset manager, though primarily upstream partner/manager rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/InvestmentHous1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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