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Sharq Capital

Kuwait private holding company (since 2007) with a tech-investment arm across Kuwait, KSA, UAE, Oman, Egypt and the US.

What
Strategic and growth-stage equity tickets.
Cost
Equity
Status
Active

Checked · September 2026 · sharqcapital.com · How we check ↗

In detail

Sharq Capital is a holding company / tech invest in Kuwait. Kuwait private holding company (since 2007) with a tech-investment arm across Kuwait, KSA, UAE, Oman, Egypt and the US.

Amount
Strategic / growth tickets
Focus
Banking, government contracting, software and information technology, communication and internet services, hardware and electronics distribution, medical equipment manufacturing and distribution, and education
Portfolio
Coded · Sakhr Software
Status
Active

What the source says

“Sharq Capital is a private holding company founded in Kuwait in 2007”

sharqcapital.com · seen September 2026

“With its headquarters in Kuwait, and its roots going back 60 years, the group operates throughout the Middle East, North Africa and the US with active companies in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Egypt, and Washington DC.”

sharqcapital.com · seen September 2026

“Over the last 15 years, Sharq Capital has utilized the shareholders' expertise in starting greenfield businesses, implementing local and international mergers and acquisitions, and exiting businesses using trade sales and the public markets.”

sharqcapital.com · seen September 2026

“Sharq Capital is considered the partner of choice for international companies looking for a trusted partner to provide essential access to the region.”

sharqcapital.com · seen September 2026

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Sources

Primary source · sharqcapital.com · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/sharq-capital · Checked September 2026