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Emirates NBD

Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Description

Emirates NBD is a retail banking franchise that offers personal banking, private banking, and corporate banking services.

Investor Profile

Emirates NBD has backed more than 15 startups, with 11 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 7 rounds, about 47% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Post Ipo Debt, Debt Financing, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Turkey.
  • Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, Energy, FinTech.
  • Led 5 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Post Ipo Debt (40%)
  • Debt Financing (33%)
  • Series Unknown (13%)
  • Seed (7%)
  • Series A (7%)

Country Focus

  • United Arab Emirates (27%)
  • Saudi Arabia (27%)
  • Turkey (13%)
  • India (7%)
  • United Kingdom (7%)
  • Norway (7%)
  • Switzerland (7%)
  • United States (7%)

Industry Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Energy
  • Fintech
  • Oil And Gas
  • Real Estate
  • Asset Management
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Manufacturing
  • Marine Technology
  • Business Development
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Who does Emirates NBD frequently co-invest with?

Standard Chartered Bank
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 4
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 6
Intesa Sanpaolo
Europe, Piemonte, Italy, Turin
Co-Investments: 2
Commercial Bank of Dubai
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 2
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Asia, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Co-Investments: 3
HSBC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 4
MUFG Bank
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Mashreq Bank
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 3
DV
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Co-Investments: 2
BNP Paribas
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 3

What are some of recent deals done by Emirates NBD?

Turkcell

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey

Turkcell is a GSM-based mobile communications company providing a variety of audio and data communication services.

Mobile
Post Ipo DebtMar 23, 2026
Amount Raised: $1,000,000,000
Arabian Gulf Steel Industries

Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Arabian Gulf Steel Industries is a supplier of steel billets and rebars.

IndustrialManufacturingProduct Design
Debt FinancingFeb 26, 2026
SHL Finance company

Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia

SHL, a leader in the home financing sector, provides expert counsel and solutions to help realize the goal of home ownership.

Finance
Post Ipo DebtFeb 18, 2026
Amount Raised: $53,331,229
Stake

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Stake Properties is a digital real estate investment platform that helps its users invest in income-generating properties.

FinTechReal EstateReal Estate InvestmentResidential
Series BFeb 17, 2026
Amount Raised: $31,000,000
Mohammed Hadi Al-Rasheed & Partners

Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia

Mohammed Hadi Al-Rasheed & Partners Company operates as a mining company.

Building MaterialMilitaryMining
Post Ipo DebtFeb 5, 2026
Amount Raised: $5,333,084
Halwani Bros

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Halwani Bros is a manufacturer and distributor of food products.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Post Ipo DebtFeb 4, 2026
Amount Raised: $26,665,948
Palm Hills Developments

Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt

Palm Hills Developments is a real estate investment company developing residential and commercial real estate properties.

Real Estate
Post Ipo DebtFeb 4, 2026
Amount Raised: $42,891,140
Leejam

Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia

Leejam Sports is a sports center that provides fitness technology and trained professional staff for the fitness community.

FitnessRecreationSports
Post Ipo DebtFeb 2, 2026
Amount Raised: $93,328,331
BGN

Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland

BGN is an energy company that focuses on trading, storage, and transportation of petroleum and petrochemical products.

EnergyOil and GasTransportationWarehousing
Debt FinancingJan 21, 2026
Amount Raised: $117,500,000
Saudi Lime Industries Company

Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Lime Industries is a distributor of limestone products and their derivatives such as quick lime, dololime, blocks, and bricks.

ChemicalConstructionIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Post Ipo DebtDec 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,664,468

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