About KIPCO
KIPCO is a private equity firm founded in 1975. It is primarily based in Kuwait City, Kuwait. As of Oct 2026, KIPCO is an active investor with a portfolio of 12 companies, comprising 12 funding rounds and 1 acquisition. In the last 12 months, it has participated in 1 funding round. The firm primarily invests in companies based in Kuwait and Bahrain. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Financial Services to Consumer. Its latest investment was a $***** Series B round in Sarwa on May 05, 2026 which also saw participation from Mubadala, 500 Global and other investors.
Overall KIPCO portfolio has seen 1 IPO and 2 acquisitions, namely Gulf Insurance Group, SADAFCO and United Gulf Bank. A lot of funds co-invest with KIPCO, with names like DIFC sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
KIPCO has a team of 13 people, including 9 partners.
KIPCO's Portfolio
KIPCO has a portfolio of 12 companies. They have invested in a total of 12 companies. Their most recent investment was in Sarwa (Series B round) on May 05, 2026. Here is the most recent investment by KIPCO:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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May 05, 2026 | Series B | 6821 | ||
Aug 09, 2021 | Series B | 2836 | ||
Jan 22, 2020 | Series A | 9393 | ||
Dec 04, 2000 | Series B | 2819 |
KIPCO has acquired 1 company. Their most recent acquisition was of Burgan Bank on Jun 01, 1995. Here is the most recent acquisition by KIPCO:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Jun 01, 1995 | Provider of comprehensive financial services including personal and corporate banking, financing solutions, and wealth management | - | 1977 |
Here is the portfolio snapshot of KIPCO:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2020
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in Kuwait and Bahrain
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Financial Services
Team profile of KIPCO
KIPCO has a team of 13 members including 9 Partners and 3 Principals located in Kuwait. KIPCO's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in KIPCO:
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Co-investors of KIPCO
Over the past 51 years, 8 investors have co-invested in KIPCO's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of KIPCO: 8 investors entered a company along with KIPCO. These include investors like DIFC (1 company).
KIPCO News
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GIG Gulf becomes as a Fairfax companyTrade Arabia•Dec 26, 2023•Gulf Insurance Group, Fairfax Financial Holdings, KIPCO
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52% shares of Burgan Bank Turkey were transferred to Al Rawabi United, a subsidiary of KIPCO HoldingTeknotalk•Dec 08, 2023•KIPCO, Burgan Bank, Rawabi Holding
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$335mln Kuwaiti Dinar corporate sukuk completed for KipcoZawya•Jul 11, 2023•KFH Capital, Kamco Invest, Warba Bank, KIPCO
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AM Best Comments on Credit Ratings of Gulf Insurance Group K.S.C.P.Business Wire•Apr 21, 2023•Fairfax Financial Holdings, Gulf Insurance Group, KIPCO, AM Best
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Fairfax to acquire $860mln Kipco stake in Gulf Insurance GroupZawya•Apr 20, 2023•Fairfax Financial Holdings, gig-Kuwait, Gulf Insurance Group, KIPCO
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