This article showcases our top picks for the best Kuwaiti based Financial Services companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Financial Services industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top Kuwaiti Financial Services Startups
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National Bank of Kuwait
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The first indigenous bank and the first shareholding company in the entire Gulf region.
FinFirst Capital
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The” SuperApp for everything finance and money.
OASIS Holding Company
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Oasis Holding Company was incorporated in 2008 as Kuwaiti Shareholding Holding Company.
YallaBit
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The leading local cryptocurrency provider that allows you to instantly buy & sell cryptocurrencies.
UPayments
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UPayments is a SaaS company that offers payment services through Mobile App.
CBK
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CBK financial institutions in Kuwait that provide innovative financial and investment solutions.
Kuwait Finance
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Kuwait Finance House is considered a pioneer in the banking phenomenon known as Islamic Finance or Shari’a Compliant Banking.
Teaser Platform
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A robust financial data, corporate intelligence and analytics platform focusing on MENA PE, VC, M&A, Projects and Investment Funds
Noor Capital Markets
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Middle East & GCC Forex Trading Company
Burgan Bank
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Burgan Bank is a commercial bank that focuses on the corporate and financial institutions sectors.
Kuwaiti European Holding Company
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Kuwaiti European Holding Company (KEH) is a forward-thinking holding investment company specialising in the property, health.
International Turnkey Systems
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International Turnkey Systems is a leading provider of cutting-edge integrated information technology solutions.
Kuwait Financial Centre (KuwFiC)
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Kuwait Financial Centre (KuwFiC) is an investment company offering asset management and investment banking.
Al Muzaini Exchange
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Al Muzaini Exchange offers remittance services to customers which include retail transactions, cash currencies and corporate transactions.
Noor Financial Investment
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Noor is engaged in investment activities and financial services primarily in Kuwait, the Middle East, Asia, and other emerging markets.
Caveo
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Caveo is a financial brokerage firm that offers trading solutions for investment and global forex exchange.
Al Mulla Group
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Al Mulla Group offers automotive, engineering, education, healthcare, real estate, and financial services.
Baker Tilly Kuwait
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International auditing and accounting firm
Interteleco
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Interteleco is an IT, financial accounting, inventory management, e-commerce and project management service company.
Boubyan Bank
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Boubyan Bank renders banking and financial services such as deposits, loans, credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, investments & funds.
Al-Mulla Exchange
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Al Mulla Exchange is a remittance and money exchange company.
KNet
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Knet is a Kuwaiti national company providing electronic banking services to all the banks in Kuwait.
Al-Madina Finance and Investment
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Al-Madina Finance and Investment is an investment company involved in direct investments, portfolio management, and financial services.
Warba Bank
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Warba Bank is a banking and financial service provider company.
Bayan Investment
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Bayan Investment engaged in the investment and portfolio management activities.
Central Bank of Kuwait
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Central Bank of Kuwait is the central bank of Kuwait that provides banking services.
Wethaq Takaful Insurance
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Wethaq Takaful Insurance provides services like motors, construction & engineering, liabilities, medical, financials, marine & aviation.
Boursa Kuwait
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Boursa Kuwait provides capital market products and services.
Giad Holding Co.
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Giad Holding Co. operates in lending, real estate and other related financial service business.
Gulf Investment
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Gulf Investment is an investment firm that invests in industrial projects, advises public, and private sector organizations.
AL MAL INVESTMENT CO KSCC
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Al Mal is an investment Banking & Asset Management firm that offers sustainable & attractive investment opportunities across all portfolios.
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait
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Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait is a commercial bank offers services on telebanking, e-banking lending loans for individuals and businesses.
Warba Insurance
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Warba Insurance provides a comprehensive range of insurance and insurance underwritings for life and non-life lines of businesses.
Asiya Capital Investments
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Asiya Capital Investments engages in investment advisory, research and financial services.
Arzan Financial Group
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Arzan Financial Group has many businesses that provides advisory services for real estate, collection, invests in startups.
Gulf Investment House
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Gulf Investment House is a financial services company which invests into equity and real estate markets.
Gulf Petroleum Investment
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Gulf Petroleum Investment engages in the provision of financial services in the field of oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors.
Distinct Infotech Solutions
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Distinct Infotech Solutions provides software solutions for money exchanges & business processes.
Al Manar Financing & Leasing
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Al Manar Financing & Leasing provides financial solutions, services ranging from retail to corporate finance and investments.
Kuwait Syrian Holding Co
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Kuwait Syrian Holding Co is a holding firm that engages in owning shares and lending money to companies & purchase of properties.
Hesabe
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Hesabe specializes in offering digital payment solutions including POS terminals and eCommerce plug-ins.
Osoul Investment Company
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Osoul Investment Company offers investment services.
Ektib Holding Co.
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Ektib Holding Co. focuses on establishment and management of businesses, provides lending facilities and other related financial services.
Sword Capital
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Sword Capital is a financial brokerage firm that offers online trading, investment, and financial services for private investors.
Aayan
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Aayan is a leasing and investment firm that provides investment management and financial services.
CITYVAN
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CITYVANs’ prime focus is to bring to you a door to door vehicle pooling service offering convenient online booking and payment options
The Industrial Bank of Kuwait
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The Industrial Bank of Kuwait focuses on finance and supports industrial development.
Commercial Facilities
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Commercial Facilities is engaged in the provision of consumer installment credit facilities and other related services.
Kuwait Investment
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Kuwait Investment offers fund management, direct investment and investment research and analysis.
First Investment Company
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First Investment Company engages in direct and indirect investments, treasury, asset management and financial services.
Kuwait & Middle East Financial Investment
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Kuwait & Middle East Financial Investment is a asset management and financial services company.
AlShall Morocco Consulting & Investments
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AlShall Morocco Consulting & Investments is a financial firm that provides private equity, asset management, and consulting services.
Oman Exchange Company
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Oman Exchange Company offers a wide range of money transfer and currency exchange services on technologically advanced platforms.
International Financial Advisors
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International Financial Advisors offers diversified financial services in different sectors.
Securities House
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Securities House manages investment portfolios, funds, provides financial advisory, research services.
Tamdeen Investment
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Tamdeen Investment’s main activity is to carry out all financial investment operations in all economic sectors.
Al Safat Investment Company
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Al Safat Investment Company provides an array of fund management, stock trading, portfolio investment, and financial consultancy services.
Al Madar Finance & Investment
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The company is principally engaged in the provision of investment and financial services in compliance with islamic sharia.
Privatization Holding Company
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Privatization Holding Company provides financial, administrative and consulting services for investment and privatization projects.
Mena Capital Holding Company
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Mena Capital Holding Company is a financial advisory firm that offers loans, investment strategies, assets, and risk management services.
Credit Rating & Collection
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Credit Rating & Collection is a Kuwait-based public shareholding company engaged in credit rating and collection.
Kuwait Insurance Company
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Kuwait Insurance Company specializes in personal & commercial insurance products and services.
KGLI
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KGLI specializes in ports, maritime and intralogistics-related industries with financial advisory and investment management services.
UNICAP INVESTMENT & FINANCE SAKC
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UNICAP INVESTMENT & FINANCE SAKC is engaged in financial activities, investment services and real estate operations
Kuwait Finance and Investment Company
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Kuwait Finance and Investment Company engages in asset management, investments, consumer and commercial financing services.
Keepers Advisory
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Keepers Advisory is an advisory firm which provides clients with professional accounting and financial consultancy.
The Arab Investment & Export Credit Guarantee Corporation
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The Arab Investment & Export Credit Guarantee Corporation offers direct investment solutions and various programs for exports and imports.
Al Masar Leasing and Investment Co
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Al Masar Leasing and Investment Co provides corporate finance, direct investing, real estate portfolio, and asset management services.
eNet
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eNet renders a complete range of revenue collection systems and electronic payment solutions for public and private businesses.
Coast Investment and Developmet Company
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Coast is a financial institution which provides services such as trading, investing and managing of portfolios.
KIC WASATA
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Kic wasata has providing financial Brokerage for the clients.
Al Shuaib Financial Brokerage
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Al Shuaib Financial Brokerage is an online trading platform that focuses on investment management and financial services.