Prabhu Capital

What Prabhu Capital does

Prabhu Capital Limited is a Kathmandu-headquartered merchant banking and investment banking firm incorporated on 2009-07-21 in Nepal, operating as a subsidiary of Prabhu Bank Limited and part of the broader Prabhu Group conglomerate (banking, insurance, microfinance, technology, remittance, digital services). The firm holds a Merchant Banking license from the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) granted on 2010-09-09 and functions as an authorized Depository Participant of the Central Depository and Settlement Company Limited (CDSC), with paid-up capital of Rs. 1.25 Billion NPR.

The firm provides a one-stop suite of capital market services across four product lines: DEMAT account services (electronic share dematerialization, BOID allocation, rematerialization and settlement via CDSC); Registrar to Share (RTS/RTA) services for 34+ listed companies spanning banking, insurance, microfinance, hydropower, manufacturing and hospitality; Issue Management and Underwriting for IPOs, rights issues, and debentures; and Portfolio Management Services (PMS) with four specialized sub-schemes—Prabhu Big Shot (HNWI, Rs. 5M minimum AUM), Prabhu Capital Smart PMS (Rs. 300K minimum), Prabhu Aishwarya Yojana (women-focused), and Prabhu Little Champs (child-focused). The asset-management platform spans three mutual funds—the closed-end Prabhu Select Fund (Rs. 1.25B, 7-year maturity, incepted 2021-05-28), Prabhu Smart Fund, and the open-ended Prabhu Systematic Investment Scheme (launched 2025-06-06). Distribution leverages native iOS and Android mobile applications, a dedicated IPO apply portal (ipoapply.prabhucapital.com), and Mero Share integration, alongside the parent Prabhu Bank's branch network.

Revenue is generated through five streams: DEMAT account-opening and AMC fees (Rs. 200–999 plus subscription variants), PMS AMC fees of 1–2% with 15–20% profit sharing on minimum AUMs of Rs. 300K–Rs. 5M, mutual fund management fees of 1.50% of NAV on PSF plus 0.10% supervisor and 0.20% depository fees, professional-service RTS fees from 34+ corporate clients, and transactional issue-management and underwriting fees. Customer segments span individual investors, HNWI, parents seeking child-focused plans, women investors, and corporate issuers across multiple industries, with the AMC 3 Plus rating from Care Edge Ratings Nepal (2025-01-22) providing independent validation of capacity.

Name

Prabhu Capital

Legal name

Prabhu Capital Limited

Website

https://prabhucapital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prabhu Capital Limited is a Nepal-based, SEBON-licensed merchant banking firm offering DEMAT services, RTS/RTA services for 34+ listed companies, portfolio management, issue management, and three mutual funds to individual investors, HNWI clients, and corporate issuers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Merchant Banking Services

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Wealth Management (FSAEABAA)

Keywords

• Merchant banking services
• Portfolio management services
• Demat account services
• Registrar to share services
• Mutual fund management

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. DEMAT Services: Revenue from DEMAT account opening fees, annual maintenance charges (AMC), and transaction-related fees for dematerialization and rematerialization of securities.
2. Portfolio Management Services: Fees from managing discretionary and non-discretionary investment portfolios for clients, including Prabhu Big Shot PMS (1% AMC with 15% profit sharing), Prabhu Capital Smart PMS (2% AMC with 20% profit sharing), and other specialized schemes.
3. Issue Management and Underwriting: Revenue from managing IPOs, rights issues, and debenture offerings for corporate clients, including prospectus preparation, regulatory compliance, and share allotment services.
4. Registrar to Share (RTS) Services: Revenue from providing share registrar services to listed companies, including dividend distribution, bonus share processing, and shareholder record management.
5. Mutual Fund Management: Revenue from managing mutual funds including Prabhu Select Fund (closed-end fund of Rs. 1.25 Billion with 1.50% management fee) and Prabhu Smart Fund, earning fund management and supervisor fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Prabhu Capital is a SEBON-licensed merchant banking and investment banking company that provides DEMAT account services, Registrar to Share (RTS/RTA) services for listed companies, Issue Management and Underwriting for IPOs/rights/debentures, discretionary and non-discretionary Portfolio Management Services (PMS), and manages mutual funds including Prabhu Select Fund, Prabhu Smart Fund and Prabhu Systematic Investment Scheme. The company serves individual investors through DEMAT accounts, PMS schemes, and mutual funds, while serving corporate and institutional clients through IPO management, underwriting, and share registrar services across Nepal.

Product overview

Prabhu Capital operates as a one-stop financial services platform offering a comprehensive suite of merchant banking and investment banking products. The core offerings include DEMAT services for share dematerialization, Portfolio Management Services (PMS) with four specialized sub-products (Prabhu Big Shot, Prabhu Capital Smart PMS, Prabhu Aishwarya Yojana, and Prabhu Little Champs), Registrar to Share (RTS/RTA) services for 34+ listed companies, Issue Management and Underwriting for IPOs and debentures, and three mutual funds (Prabhu Select Fund, Prabhu Smart Fund, and Prabhu Systematic Investment Scheme). Additional services include an online IPO Apply platform, Customer Portal for account management, and various investor query tools for checking allotments, eligibility, rejections, and dividend status. The company also provides educational resources through its Knowledge Center including monthly market reports and NEPSE video insights.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prabhu Select Fund: Closed End Mutual Fund with Fund Size of 1.25 Billion and 7 Years maturity.
• Prabhu Smart Fund
• Prabhu Systematic Investment Scheme

Products and services

• DEMAT Service

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• CDSC (Central Depository and Settlement Company Limited)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized member and Depository Agent of CDSC. Provides electronic share depository and settlement services, enabling DEMAT account services, trade settlement, and securities custody.
• SEBON (Securities Board of Nepal)coreOthersRegulatory body that granted Prabhu Capital its Merchant Banking license and Depository Participant license. Oversees securities market operations.
• NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated with Nepal Stock Exchange for IPO applications, share trading settlement, and market access through NEPSE platform.
• Hoste Hainse (NGO)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner NGO for Prabhu Little Champs PMS program. When clients subscribe to the children's investment scheme, Prabhu Capital sponsors education of a needy student through this NGO.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Siddhartha Capital Limited: Nepalese merchant banking and PMS firm; one of the most comparable direct competitors, also a major promoter shareholder of Prabhu Capital, and the previous employer of Prabhu Capital's Head of Research & Mutual Fund. Operates DEMAT, RTS, issue management, and mutual fund products in Nepal.
• Pragyan Securities: Nepalese broker-dealer with merchant banking capabilities, offering DEMAT and capital-market services comparable to Prabhu Capital's core offerings.
• Citizens Capital: Nepal-based merchant banking firm providing DEMAT, RTS, issue management, and portfolio management services, operating under similar SEBON/CDSC regulatory framework.
• IMEF Capital: Nepalese merchant banking firm affiliated with IME Group, offering DEMAT, IPO management, underwriting, and mutual fund services in direct competition with Prabhu Capital.
• Kalika Capital: Nepalese merchant banking and PMS provider with overlapping DEMAT, RTS, issue management, and mutual fund offerings under the same SEBON regulatory regime.
• NMB Capital Limited: Nepalese merchant banking subsidiary of NMB Bank offering DEMAT, RTS, IPO management, PMS, and mutual funds—closely aligned business model and product set to Prabhu Capital.
• Nepal SBI Merchant Banking: Merchant banking arm of a Nepalese-Indian joint venture bank; offers DEMAT, RTS, issue management, and PMS comparable to Prabhu Capital's service suite.
• Kumari Capital Limited: Nepalese merchant banking and PMS provider offering DEMAT, RTS, issue management, underwriting, and mutual funds. Another previous employer of Prabhu Capital's senior research head, making it a directly comparable peer.

Broad incumbents

• Prabhu Bank Limited: Parent company and major commercial bank; while not a direct merchant banking competitor, it is the principal promoter and distribution channel for Prabhu Capital and overlaps in customer-facing financial services across Nepal.

Emerging players

• NIC Asia Capital: Nepalese merchant banking subsidiary of NIC Asia Bank; provides DEMAT, RTS, IPO management, and PMS—comparable scope but smaller relative scale to Prabhu Capital's established RTS franchise.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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