- What
- Equity in privately-held companies.
Checked · October 2026 · sharqcapital.com · How we check ↗
In detail
Sharq Capital is a holding company in Kuwait. Kuwait private holding company (since 2007) owning and growing privately-held companies, with active companies in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Egypt and Washington DC.
- Amount
- Not published
- Focus
- Banking, government contracting, software and information technology, communication and internet services, hardware and electronics distribution, medical equipment manufacturing and distribution, and education
- Status
- Active
What the source says
“Sharq Capital is a private holding company founded in Kuwait in 2007 as a platform to own and grow privately-held companies regionally and internationally.”
“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.”
“The group's diversified portfolio of interests includes pioneering ventures in several industries including banking, government contracting, software and information technology, communication and internet service providing, hardware and electronics distribution, medical equipment manufacturing and d”
“Sharq Capital is considered the partner of choice for international companies looking for a trusted partner to provide essential access to the region.”
“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.”
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|---|---|---|---|
| Sharq CapitalEquity in privately-held companies. | not published | Equity | Active |
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No programmes match these filters.
Highest amount in each programme’s own “What” line. Other currencies converted for sorting only (Gulf pegs; KWD, EUR, GBP approximate).
Questions founders ask
What does Sharq Capital offer?
Equity in privately-held companies.
Does Sharq Capital take equity?
Equity.
How do I apply?
No application form is published. Its website is the way in.
Sources
Primary source · sharqcapital.com · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/sharq-capital · Checked October 2026