- What
- Public equity raise through ECM listing.
- Who
- Growth-stage SMEs meeting ECM listing thresholds.
- From abroad
- Not stated on the programme’s site (checked September 2026) All programmes open to founders from abroad →
- Status
- Active
Checked · September 2026 · boursakuwait.com.kw · How we check ↗
In detail
Boursa Kuwait Emerging Companies Market (ECM) is an IPO / listing route in Kuwait. Boursa Kuwait's listing route for growth-stage companies — the Emerging Companies Market. Minimum fair value KWD 750K, at least 20 shareholders, 20% free float, two years of audited financials, listing advisor required.
- Amount
- Public equity raise — ECM listing
- Eligibility
- Growth-stage SMEs meeting ECM listing thresholds
- Sectors
- All sectors — strong push on ESG
- Benefits
- Public liquidity · ESG reporting framework
- Status
- Active
What the source says
“The Emerging Companies Market is a dedicated segment within Boursa Kuwait designed to support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises by providing them with the opportunity to raise capital through the public offering of their shares to investors.”
“The total fair market value of the company's issued share capital must be at least 750,000 Kuwaiti dinars.”
“Each shareholder must hold shares with a value of no less than 5,000 Kuwaiti dinars.”
Closing soon on the map
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Sources
Primary source · boursakuwait.com.kw · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/boursa-kuwait-securities-comp · Checked September 2026