NBK Capital Partners

NBK Capital Partners is a private equity and real estate investment firm that operates as the alternative investments arm of NBK Capital, the investment banking subsidiary of the National Bank of Kuwait. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Dubai, the firm focuses on middle‑market companies in the Middle East and North Africa, particularly the GCC, Egypt, Kuwait, and Turkey. It typically invests between $20 million and $60 million for control or significant minority positions in sectors such as education, healthcare, manufacturing, consumer staples, consumer discretionary, and technology. The firm also provides real‑estate investment opportunities across the MENA region. NBK Capital Partners maintains offices in Dubai, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Turkey and is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority.

Sikander Ahmed

Managing Director

Mustafa Al Kurdi

Vice President

Cem Bayulgen

Managing Director and Investment Committee Member

Mohamed El Shafei

Associate

Yassine Ghissassi

Vice President

Christopher Haddad

Vice President

Hakan Ipekci

Executive Director

Tamer Karam

Executive Director

Erdem Kilic

Vice President

Yaser Moustafa

CEO

Past deals in Turkey

Perkon Teknoloji A.S.

Private Equity Round in 2016
Established in 1996, Perkon Teknoloji is the pioneer and market leader in the Turkish Auto-ID and Data Capture market with its innovative solutions for all data driven industries.

Bavet İlac

Private Equity Round in 2012
Bavet İlac San. ve Tic. A.S. is a manufacturer and distributor of veterinary pharmaceuticals based in Tuzla, Turkey, and founded in 2000. The company specializes in a range of animal health products, including proprietary veterinary drugs, environmental health products, livestock products, and nutritional supplements. Bavet İlac serves a diverse clientele, which includes veterinarians, veterinary technicians, animal breeders, and local authorities, by providing innovative and quality-oriented solutions for animal care.

Kilic Deniz Urunleri Uretimi Ihracat Ithalat Ve Ticaret

Funding Round in 2010
Headquartered in Bodrum, Turkey, Kiliç Deniz is the largest aquaculture company in the Mediterranean region, specializing in sea water (sea bream, sea bass, and blue-fin tuna) and fresh water (trout) fish production. It is also the largest global player in the bream and bass category with vertically integrated operations that can effectively execute all phases of fish farming including incubation, harvesting, processing, and fish-feed production.

Aras Kargo Yurt İçi Yurt Dışı Taşımacılık

Private Equity Round in 2009
Aras Kargo A.S. is a prominent logistics and courier company based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 1979. It specializes in providing personal and corporate courier services, including domestic and international delivery options. The company offers a range of services such as standard, express, air freight, and road freight, ensuring efficient shipment of parcels and documents. Aras Kargo operates a comprehensive nationwide delivery network that facilitates the timely delivery of shipments within 24 to 48 hours. As of August 2020, Aras Kargo functions as a subsidiary of Österreichische Post AG, further enhancing its operational capabilities in the logistics sector.
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