Access to alternatives, redefined

We’re building a clearer path into private markets.

CapGain is founded on the belief that opportunity shouldn’t be gated—it should be discoverable, transparent, and within reach.

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Man with a beard in a dark button-up shirt, smiling while writing in a notebook.
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We didn’t build CapGain simply because alternative investing is growing. We did it because we kept seeing smart professionals—family offices, business owners, C-suite executives, next-gen wealth builders—locked out of the opportunity set they deserved. Public markets are well-worn. Private markets have promise. But the door stayed closed, or worse: partially ajar and full of friction.

It wasn’t a talent problem. It was an access + transparency problem.

Across the private markets, trillions of dollars flow—but thousands of funds, tens of thousands of managers and myriad structures create complexity. CapGain For many professional investors, the challenge isn’t ambition. It’s logistics: buried documents, unclear structures, lack of clarity, slow workflows.

That’s why we built CapGain. A platform that brings private-market investing into focus. No guesswork. No noise. No politics. Instead: curated fund opportunities, clear documentation, digital workflows, institutional standards—with regulation and trust at the core.

We don’t aim to replace your expertise. We aim to enhance it. CapGain is the support system behind the investor—not a distraction, but a foundation. It brings together speed and clarity, choice and structure, access and control.

We’re building CapGain for professionals who want their portfolios to reflect their ambition. For teams who treat “illiquid” as an attribute, not a barrier. For investors who believe that private markets deserve the same precision and rigour as public ones.

If that’s you: welcome. Let’s unlock new horizons together.

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Man with a beard in a dark button-up shirt, smiling while writing in a notebook.
Man with a beard in a dark button-up shirt, smiling while writing in a notebook.

Richard Chalhoub

Chairman & Executive Director

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For the region, from the region

For the region, from the region

Global private markets — closer than ever

Global private markets — closer than ever

At Arboris Capital, we are dedicated to connecting the region to global private markets through an institution-grade experience shaped by local perspective and global context.

At Arboris Capital, we are dedicated to connecting the region to global private markets through an institution-grade experience shaped by local perspective and global context.

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Dubai

United Arab Emirates

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Dubai

United Arab Emirates

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Dubai

United Arab Emirates

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Arboris Capital Limited

Gate Village 5 Office 103

Dubai International Financial Centre

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Arboris Capital Limited

Gate Village 5 Office 103

Dubai International Financial Centre

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Arboris Capital Limited

Gate Village 5 Office 103

Dubai International Financial Centre

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Our commitment to regulation and compliance

CapGain operates through Arboris Capital Limited, a DIFC-incorporated and DFSA-authorised firm. This framework provides the legal, operational, and supervisory standards that govern how we work with investors and manage client relationships.

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Our regulatory credentials

Arboris Capital Limited, the entity behind the CapGain platform, operates within one of the world’s leading financial centres and under the oversight of established regulatory authorities.

Regulated

Our regulatory credentials

Arboris Capital Limited, the entity behind the CapGain platform, operates within one of the world’s leading financial centres and under the oversight of established regulatory authorities.

Regulated

Our regulatory credentials

Arboris Capital Limited, the entity behind the CapGain platform, operates within one of the world’s leading financial centres and under the oversight of established regulatory authorities.

DIFC

Commercial License Number: CL8411

Arboris Capital Limited is incorporated in the DIFC, a globally recognised financial hub known for its independent legal and regulatory framework.

DIFC

Commercial License Number: CL8411

Arboris Capital Limited is incorporated in the DIFC, a globally recognised financial hub known for its independent legal and regulatory framework.

DIFC

Commercial License Number: CL8411

Arboris Capital Limited is incorporated in the DIFC, a globally recognised financial hub known for its independent legal and regulatory framework.

DFSA

DFSA License Number: F008066

Arboris Capital Limited is authorised and regulated by the DFSA, the independent authority responsible for overseeing financial services conducted in or from the DIFC.

DFSA

DFSA License Number: F008066

Arboris Capital Limited is authorised and regulated by the DFSA, the independent authority responsible for overseeing financial services conducted in or from the DIFC.

DFSA

DFSA License Number: F008066

Arboris Capital Limited is authorised and regulated by the DFSA, the independent authority responsible for overseeing financial services conducted in or from the DIFC.

INVESTOR PROTECTIONS

What our regulation means for you

The combination of DIFC incorporation and DFSA oversight provides a defined regulatory environment with clear obligations, controls, and protections for investors.

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Highest standards

DIFC incorporation and DFSA regulation ensure we operate under internationally recognised governance and compliance standards.

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Highest standards

DIFC incorporation and DFSA regulation ensure we operate under internationally recognised governance and compliance standards.

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Highest standards

DIFC incorporation and DFSA regulation ensure we operate under internationally recognised governance and compliance standards.

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Investor protection

The DFSA framework is designed to protect client interests and uphold the financial soundness of regulated firms such as ours.

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Investor protection

The DFSA framework is designed to protect client interests and uphold the financial soundness of regulated firms such as ours.

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Investor protection

The DFSA framework is designed to protect client interests and uphold the financial soundness of regulated firms such as ours.

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Compliance culture

We maintain a rigorous internal compliance culture, embedding regulatory obligations and ethical standards across all operations.

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Compliance culture

We maintain a rigorous internal compliance culture, embedding regulatory obligations and ethical standards across all operations.

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Compliance culture

We maintain a rigorous internal compliance culture, embedding regulatory obligations and ethical standards across all operations.

News and insights from our team

Act Locally. Invest Globally.

CapGain® is a registered trademark and operated by Arboris Capital Limited. Arboris Capital Limited (“Arboris”) is a company incorporated in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) under commercial license no. CL8411 and holding license no. F008066 from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).

CapGain does not make investment recommendations and no communication, through this website or otherwise, should be construed as a recommendation of any security. Alternative investments in private placements are highly illiquid, speculative, and involve a high degree of risk. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors may not get back their money originally invested and those who cannot afford to lose their entire investment should not invest. Prior to investing, carefully consider the respective fund documentation for details about potential risks, charges, and expenses. The value of an investment may go down as well as up.

An investment in a private equity ("PE") fund or investment vehicle is not the same as a deposit with a banking institution. Investors receive illiquid and/or restricted membership interests that may be subject to holding period requirements and/or liquidity concerns. Investors who cannot hold an investment for the long term (at least 10 years) should not invest. In the most sensible investment strategy for PE investing, PE should only be part of your overall investment portfolio. The PE portion of your portfolio may include a balanced portfolio of different PE funds.

The CapGain platform may be accessed by certain international investors globally, including ‘Professional Investors’ (as defined by the DFSA) in the UAE, on a cross-border basis after appropriate checks and confirmation of their status. CapGain’s products are not suitable for retail investors in the UAE.

Act Locally. Invest Globally.

CapGain® is a registered trademark and operated by Arboris Capital Limited. Arboris Capital Limited (“Arboris”) is a company incorporated in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) under commercial license no. CL8411 and holding license no. F008066 from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).

CapGain does not make investment recommendations and no communication, through this website or otherwise, should be construed as a recommendation of any security. Alternative investments in private placements are highly illiquid, speculative, and involve a high degree of risk. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors may not get back their money originally invested and those who cannot afford to lose their entire investment should not invest. Prior to investing, carefully consider the respective fund documentation for details about potential risks, charges, and expenses. The value of an investment may go down as well as up.

An investment in a private equity ("PE") fund or investment vehicle is not the same as a deposit with a banking institution. Investors receive illiquid and/or restricted membership interests that may be subject to holding period requirements and/or liquidity concerns. Investors who cannot hold an investment for the long term (at least 10 years) should not invest. In the most sensible investment strategy for PE investing, PE should only be part of your overall investment portfolio. The PE portion of your portfolio may include a balanced portfolio of different PE funds.

The CapGain platform may be accessed by certain international investors globally, including ‘Professional Investors’ (as defined by the DFSA) in the UAE, on a cross-border basis after appropriate checks and confirmation of their status. CapGain’s products are not suitable for retail investors in the UAE.

Act Locally.
Invest Globally.

CapGain® is a registered trademark and operated by Arboris Capital Limited. Arboris Capital Limited (“Arboris”) is a company incorporated in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) under commercial license no. CL8411 and holding license no. F008066 from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).

CapGain does not make investment recommendations and no communication, through this website or otherwise, should be construed as a recommendation of any security. Alternative investments in private placements are highly illiquid, speculative, and involve a high degree of risk. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors may not get back their money originally invested and those who cannot afford to lose their entire investment should not invest. Prior to investing, carefully consider the respective fund documentation for details about potential risks, charges, and expenses. The value of an investment may go down as well as up.

An investment in a private equity ("PE") fund or investment vehicle is not the same as a deposit with a banking institution. Investors receive illiquid and/or restricted membership interests that may be subject to holding period requirements and/or liquidity concerns. Investors who cannot hold an investment for the long term (at least 10 years) should not invest. In the most sensible investment strategy for PE investing, PE should only be part of your overall investment portfolio. The PE portion of your portfolio may include a balanced portfolio of different PE funds.

The CapGain platform may be accessed by certain international investors globally, including ‘Professional Investors’ (as defined by the DFSA) in the UAE, on a cross-border basis after appropriate checks and confirmation of their status. CapGain’s products are not suitable for retail investors in the UAE.