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QDB Istithmar — Equity Investment

Administers QDB Istithmar Equity Investment to support qdb direct equity stakes qatari small businesses.

QDB Istithmar is the bank's direct equity investment arm, taking minority stakes (up to 50%) in innovative Qatari SMEs. Ticket sizes range from QAR 1.5–7M for small innovative enterprises to QAR 3.5–18M for growing medium enterprises. The investment horizon is 8–10 years (5-year deployment + 3–5 year holding period). QDB takes board representation and veto rights but does not seek majority control

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: www.qdb.qa