Boutique advisory Askar Capital is a regulated, Iceland-based boutique investment bank with two core units, Corporate Finance and Risk Advisory, presenting opportunities to upsell advisory services to mid-market clients and tailored risk assessment solutions.

Scale and visibility With 11-50 employees and revenue in the high hundreds of millions, there is potential to expand services to larger, instrument-rich deals and cross-sell financial products and capital markets support to growing clients.

Regulatory alignment Existing licensing by the Financial Supervisory Authority positions Askar Capital as a trusted partner for institutions seeking compliant advisory, enabling collaboration with banks and funds needing regulated advisory and risk services.

Risk synergy Two business units offer a gateway to provide integrated risk advisory alongside corporate finance, appealing to clients pursuing complex transactions, due diligence, and regulatory risk management enhancements.

Competitive positioning Compared to larger banks, Askar Capital can target mid-market clients and regional players in Iceland and nearby markets, offering agile, specialized advisory and potential partnerships to co-manage deals or provide niche product expertise.