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Arboris Capital Limited, a Dubai International Financial Centre‑based alternative investment arranger authorised by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, announced on 17 May 2026 that it has selected ROYC AB, a private‑markets technology and infrastructure provider, to support the continued development of its private markets offering through its CapGain platform. The move is aimed at expanding Arboris’s private‑markets capabilities and enhancing client access to alternative assets.

Background

Arboris Capital has built a reputation for structuring and arranging alternative investment vehicles, including private equity, real estate and infrastructure funds. Its CapGain platform is designed to provide investors with a streamlined, technology‑enabled interface for sourcing, monitoring and reporting on private‑markets investments. In recent years, the private‑markets sector has seen heightened demand from institutional investors seeking diversification and higher yield in a low‑interest‑rate environment. To meet this demand, many firms are turning to specialized technology partners that can offer advanced data analytics, risk management tools and regulatory compliance features.

ROYC AB, headquartered in Sweden, has positioned itself as a leading provider of private‑markets infrastructure, offering a suite of tools that cover deal sourcing, due diligence, portfolio monitoring and reporting. Its platform is used by a range of asset managers and institutional investors across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The partnership between Arboris and ROYC follows a broader industry trend of traditional asset managers collaborating with tech firms to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

What Happened

In a joint statement released by Arboris Capital and ROYC, the firms confirmed that ROYC will provide the technical backbone for Arboris’s CapGain platform. The partnership will enable Arboris to expand its private‑markets product suite, offering clients access to a wider array of investment opportunities and enhanced data analytics. Arboris’s CEO, who spoke to City A.M., said the collaboration would “strengthen our position in the private‑markets space and deliver greater value to our clients.” ROYC’s CEO highlighted the partnership as a “strategic milestone” that would “expand our footprint in the Middle East and strengthen our global reach.”

The announcement came after a series of market developments that underscored the need for robust private‑markets infrastructure. In the first quarter of 2026, the private‑markets sector experienced a 12% increase in assets under management globally, driven by investor appetite for non‑public assets amid persistently low fixed‑income yields. Meanwhile, regulatory scrutiny around alternative investments intensified, with the Financial Stability Board and other regulators calling for greater transparency and risk management in private‑markets transactions.

Market & Industry Implications

  • Arboris’s partnership with ROYC is likely to enhance its competitive position against other DIFC‑based alternative investment arrangers that are also investing in technology solutions. By integrating ROYC’s platform, Arboris can offer a more comprehensive suite of services, potentially attracting larger institutional clients seeking end‑to‑end private‑markets solutions.
  • The collaboration may accelerate the adoption of technology‑driven private‑markets platforms across the region. As more firms look to differentiate themselves through digital capabilities, partnerships like this could become a standard model for growth in the sector.
  • ROYC’s expansion into the Middle East could spur further investment in its infrastructure, leading to increased product development and potentially new features tailored to the regulatory and market conditions of the region.
  • Investors may view the partnership as a signal that private‑markets platforms are gaining traction, which could influence capital flows into alternative asset classes. If Arboris successfully scales its offerings, it could attract additional capital from both local and international investors.

What to Watch

  • Arboris Capital’s next quarterly earnings release, expected in early July, will provide insight into the financial impact of the ROYC partnership and any early revenue growth from expanded private‑markets offerings.
  • Regulatory developments from the Dubai Financial Services Authority and the Financial Stability Board regarding private‑markets disclosure and risk management requirements could affect the operational framework for the CapGain platform.
  • ROYC’s product roadmap, particularly any new features or integrations announced in the coming months, will indicate how the partnership might evolve and the additional value it could bring to Arboris’s clients.
  • Market sentiment around private‑markets investments, as reflected in asset‑under‑management trends and investor surveys, will help gauge the broader acceptance of technology‑enhanced private‑markets platforms.