Kuwait Investment Authority
Government fundKuwait City · Seed–Late Stage · 19 people tracked
Investment thesis
KIA manages the State of Kuwait's financial reserves with a long-term investment horizon, aiming to generate sustainable returns that provide an alternative to the country's oil reserves. Its overarching goal is to safeguard the financial well-being of future Kuwaiti generations against economic uncertainty. Alongside its investment mission, KIA supports national development through training and education initiatives, including MBA scholarships, a fresh graduate training program, partnerships with the World Bank Group, and vocational training in the automobile industry.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Team · 19 people
from the firm's websiteServes as a Board Member and Managing Director of KIA.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Kuwait Investment Authority invest at?
- Kuwait Investment Authority invests at the Seed, Late Stage stages.
- Where is Kuwait Investment Authority located?
- Kuwait Investment Authority is headquartered in Kuwait City, KW.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelKTV coverage of Kuwait India conference - 8 May, 2023
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Kuwait TV coverage of KIA's Participation in the Africa Sovereign Investors Forum
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KIA's Managing Director participation in a panel discussion at the Qatar Economic Forum
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لقاء هيئة تشجيع الاستثمار مع السيد / غانم الغنيمان - العضو المنتدب للهيئة العامة للاستثمار 2022
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ABANA Achievement Award 2019, KIA's Managing Director Mr. Farouk Bastaki's Speech
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إستقبال سمو امير البلاد حفظه الله ورعاه وفد رؤساء الشركات الكبرى بالولايات المتحدة الامريكية
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