Esterad Investment Company has launched Esterad Capital Limited, a newly established Category 3A asset management firm licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC).
The launch represents a significant step forward in the Bahrain firm’s regional expansion plans and its ambition to strengthen its presence in key financial markets across the GCC.
Esterad Capital has been created as a dedicated regional investment platform, underscoring the company’s commitment to deepening its footprint in one of the Middle East’s most dynamic financial centers.
The new DIFC office will serve as a gateway for strategic partnerships and will provide enhanced access to international capital markets and investment opportunities.
Ahmed Abdulrahman CEO – Esterad Chairman – Esterad Capital
“The launch of Esterad Capital marks a pivotal step in our growth journey and reflects our long-term vision to position the company as a leading regional investment platform. DIFC provides a world-class regulatory and financial ecosystem, and this strategic expansion will enable us to work closely with a few select families and High-Net-Worth Individuals, strengthen our relationships with international partners, and pursue new opportunities in private equity, real estate, and alternative investments in the UAE.”
The establishment of the DIFC-based firm aligns with the Bahrain firm’s growth strategy to expand its regional reach while maintaining strong governance and investment discipline.
Esterad Capital Taps DIFC’s Global Connectivity
By leveraging DIFC’s strong legal and regulatory infrastructure, along with its global connectivity, the company aims to boost deal origination, accelerate capital deployment, and meet the investment needs of strategic partners looking to co-invest alongside the company, according to the statement.
The new DIFC-based firm will focus on the origination, structuring, and management of investment opportunities across multiple asset classes, including private equity, real estate, and other strategic investments, in line with the Bahrain company’s disciplined investment philosophy.
