The 100 NRIs – 2026: Rishi Kapoor, Vice Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, Investcorp

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region.

Investcorp is a leading global manager of alternative investments, operating across six lines of business: real estate, strategic capital, private equity, absolute return investments, infrastructure, and credit management.

The firm is renowned for actively investing in mid-market companies across consumption-linked sectors and in real estate across India. Its investment focus spans retail, healthcare, SaaS, e-commerce, consumer technology, financial services, and broader technology sectors — positioning Investcorp as a key player in the global alternative investment landscape.

Kapoor holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology and an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.

He is actively engaged in advisory roles, including serving on Duke’s Middle East Regional Advisory Board, the Oxford Energy Policy Club, and Sustainable Markets Initiative, founded by King Charles III.

He also serves on the Board of Directors of the National Bank of Bahrain, where he chairs the Risk & Compliance Committee.

A recognised industry thought leader, Kapoor is a frequent speaker at global forums. His expertise has earned him accolades from Forbes Middle East, which named him among the Top 10 Indian Executives in the region, and from Top CEO Middle East, which recognised him as one of the top CEOs in the GCC.

His strategic vision continues to strengthen Investcorp’s position as a leading global force in alternative investments.