QDB Istithmar — Equity Investment
Invests in innovative Qatari businesses by taking minority stakes and helping guide long-term strategic growth.
QDB Istithmar is Qatar Development Bank's direct equity investment program targeting innovative Qatari small and medium enterprises across most sectors of the economy. The program operates from a QAR 365 million dedicated fund and takes minority stakes of up to 50 percent in qualifying businesses. Ticket sizes range from QAR 1.5–7 million for innovative small enterprises to QAR 3.5–18 million for …
Takes minority equity stakes (up to 50%) of QAR 1.5M–18M in innovative Qatari SMEs across most sectors, with an 8–10 year investment horizon.
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