500 Labs

500 Global, formerly known as 500 Startups, is a venture capital firm and incubator based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2010. The firm specializes in seed investments, primarily focusing on early-stage technology and financial services startups across various sectors, including biotech, e-commerce, fintech, and digital healthcare. 500 Global operates a four-month accelerator program, where it typically invests between $0.05 million and $1 million for a 5 to 10 percent equity stake in companies with at least $100,000 in monthly revenue. The firm targets a global market, with particular emphasis on regions such as the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Since its inception, it has invested in over 2,200 startups and supports the growth of innovation ecosystems through educational programs and partnerships. 500 Global also prioritizes investments in companies led by minority founders, reflecting its commitment to diverse entrepreneurial leadership.

Amjad Ahmad

General Partner

Chandini Ammineni

Partner

André Marcel Bally

Investor Relations Associate

Timothy Chae

Managing Partner

Amal Enan

Partner

Max Fram-Schwartz

Venture Partner

Christine Herron

Advisor

Twwo Pun Jaruthassanakul

Investment Associate

Yolanda Kim

Principal

Matt Lerner

Partner

Jon Li

Director, Investor Relations

Jasmine Liew

Investment Manager

Robert Neivert

Venture Partner

Khailee Ng

Managing Partner

Krating Poonpol Ph.D

Partner

Ruangroj Poonpol

Venture Partner

Natavudh Pungcharoenpong

Partner

Mameaw Sapprasert

Partner

Reena Sharma

Investor Relations Associate

Mike Sigal

Partner, FinTech

Sanjay Singhal

Partner, Canada

Tanya Soman

Venture Partner

Paulina Szyrmer

Head of Global Education

Pat Naranpat Thitipattakul

Investor

Christine Tsai

Co-Founder, Partner & Chief Executive Officer

Tony Wang

Managing Partner

Bedy Yang

Managing Partner

Paul Yoo

Chief Financial Officer

Past deals in Dubai

Eat App

Series B in 2022
Eat App is the Middle East’s #1 reservation platform and online booking engine for restaurants. The platform powers reservations at the most renowned restaurants and hospitality brands. To date, Eat App has seated 10+ million diners in 1000+ restaurants across the Middle East. Eat App has raised USD $4.2m from prominent investors like 500 startups and MEVP. Eat has products for both restaurants and diners. For restaurants, eat supplies an iPad application that manages table reservations with simple floor planning features, records customer history and preferences, and provides a tool to publish targeted promotions and discounts. For diners, eat supplies an iPhone application that allows users to discover restaurants around them, find available tables, and confirm reservations instantly. The iPhone is linked with the iPad, and reservations are communicated with the restaurant in real-time.

Siolla.

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Siolla. develops an online platform that offers micro-investing from spare changes. It allows users to manage and budget their finances. Siolla. is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Countd

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Countd operates an online platform that creates and delivers personalized meal plans. It provides details of calorie content for every meal and allows users to choose what food best suits their diet. Countd is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Yanzo

Pre Seed Round in 2022
With the current busy lifestyle, you end up choosing between errands, work, health and a zillion other things. Yanzo came to eliminate this painful process and make you focus on what matters, whether it's being more productive at work or having a movie night with your friends. You will be able to enjoy life again by outsourcing all the tedious tasks and errands to Yanzo. Simply by sending a WhatsApp message to +971-56-6143243. Take control of your life.

Headout

Series B in 2022
Headout Inc. operates a mobile marketplace that allows travelers to discover and book last-minute tours, activities, and local experiences. The company's application, available on iOS and Android devices, enables users to secure tickets for a variety of experiences, including food tours, walking tours, cruises, and adventure activities such as kayaking and skydiving. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Dubai, Headout focuses on providing travelers with access to local events and attractions in a seamless manner, allowing bookings to be completed in just a few taps.

Playbook

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Playbook is an edutainment platform that activates the power of storytelling and shared experiences to prepare women to tackle their pain points to growth through masterclasses broken down into lessons in English & Arabic led by inspirationally influential women who shattered the glass ceiling. The platform enables users to setup custom profiles, identify their skills & career goals, engage with 1000+ classes on diverse categories of interest (especially emerging professions), network with a community to crowdsource solutions to further address their pain points, immerse themselves in a gamified experience with learning goals & progress trackers. All of this is further enabled through engaged digital learning tools.

FinFlx

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a cloud-based platform designed to provide tools to understand financial insights. The company's platform offers efficient contributions' management by employers to their employees' gratuity plans under DIFC employment law and offers a platform to support savings goals, financial freedom and empowering employees, enabling employers to attract and retain talented employees by offering a proper EOSB plan in a convenient, transparent, and cost-effective way.

Headout

Series B in 2021
Headout Inc. operates a mobile marketplace that allows travelers to discover and book last-minute tours, activities, and local experiences. The company's application, available on iOS and Android devices, enables users to secure tickets for a variety of experiences, including food tours, walking tours, cruises, and adventure activities such as kayaking and skydiving. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Dubai, Headout focuses on providing travelers with access to local events and attractions in a seamless manner, allowing bookings to be completed in just a few taps.

Starzly

Seed Round in 2021
Starzly FZ-LLC operates as a media and entertainment technology company, which connects users directly with celebrities and social media influencers. The company as founded in 2019 and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Hala

Series A in 2021
Addenda LTD provides blockchain based distributed ledger technology (DLT) services to the insurance industry. The company provides DLT services for streamlining insurance processes, reporting of tailored tasks in real-time, and time-stamped as evidence onto the blockchain for reporting claim and policies in encrypted format. It also provides data input validation and analysis of data. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Justmop

Venture Round in 2021
Justmop.com DMCC operates an online platform that enables users to book a variety of cleaning services conveniently. Founded in 2014 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Justmop offers services including maid services, deep cleaning, housekeeping, and specialized cleaning such as carpet, mattress, and sofa cleaning. The platform allows customers to book, pay for, and rate services seamlessly, connecting them with cleaning companies and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Justmop aims to facilitate efficient booking for customers while helping its partner cleaning companies maximize their business opportunities.

Hala

Venture Round in 2021
Addenda LTD provides blockchain based distributed ledger technology (DLT) services to the insurance industry. The company provides DLT services for streamlining insurance processes, reporting of tailored tasks in real-time, and time-stamped as evidence onto the blockchain for reporting claim and policies in encrypted format. It also provides data input validation and analysis of data. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Sarwa

Series B in 2021
Sarwa Digital Wealth Limited develops a platform that offers investment advice. It offers investment strategies for better returns, simplified investing, and automated investing. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Tenex

Venture Round in 2021
Tenex is a software as a service (SaaS) platform established in 2020 and headquartered in Dubai, UAE. The company focuses on enhancing the operational efficiency of property managers through a tenant engagement platform tailored for the commercial real estate sector. By offering tech-enabled services, Tenex aims to streamline property management processes, allowing landlords and property managers to deliver superior services to their clients.

Starzly

Venture Round in 2021
Starzly FZ-LLC operates as a media and entertainment technology company, which connects users directly with celebrities and social media influencers. The company as founded in 2019 and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Headout

Seed Round in 2020
Headout Inc. operates a mobile marketplace that allows travelers to discover and book last-minute tours, activities, and local experiences. The company's application, available on iOS and Android devices, enables users to secure tickets for a variety of experiences, including food tours, walking tours, cruises, and adventure activities such as kayaking and skydiving. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Dubai, Headout focuses on providing travelers with access to local events and attractions in a seamless manner, allowing bookings to be completed in just a few taps.

invygo

Seed Round in 2020
Invygo Tech FZ LLC, founded in 2018 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, offers an app-based car subscription service that allows users to book dealership-verified cars on a rental basis. Customers can easily browse available vehicles, upload their driving license, and complete all necessary documentation within the app. The service includes free home delivery of the chosen car within hours and provides a flexible monthly payment model without long-term commitments or hidden fees. Users can also request servicing or return their car with a simple tap, making it a convenient alternative to traditional car ownership and leasing. Invygo aims to deliver a high-quality customer experience, catering to those seeking more flexible automotive solutions.

Yovza

Seed Round in 2020
Yovza is a SaaS that helps construction contractors from the MENA region digitize their approval workflows to save 70% of their presently involved time and efforts by getting all the stakeholders under a single umbrella.

HiGuests

Seed Round in 2020
HiGuests is a property management company specializing in the short-term rental market across multiple locations, including Dubai, Barcelona, Mumbai, the Dominican Republic, and Australia. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Dubai, the company manages properties listed on platforms such as Airbnb, HomeAway, and Booking.com. HiGuests has developed proprietary software to streamline property management operations, allowing homeowners to maximize their rental revenue while providing an exceptional experience for guests. This software includes features for account and revenue management, along with a dedicated app for hosts and guests to facilitate seamless communication and service. HiGuests emphasizes a personalized approach, ensuring that guests receive comprehensive support through local teams for check-in/out, cleaning, maintenance, and 24/7 assistance, ultimately aiming for high customer satisfaction and positive reviews.

Mamo

Seed Round in 2020
Mamo Pay is a financial technology company that specializes in a peer-to-peer payments application, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The application allows users to transfer, receive, track, and split payments with family, friends, and businesses without incurring any fees. Mamo Pay enables users to connect their bank accounts, facilitating quick and secure money transfers. Additionally, the platform supports global payments in multiple currencies, offers virtual card issuance, and integrates with e-commerce platforms. This functionality helps businesses optimize their financial operations and gain insights into spending patterns.

Mamo

Seed Round in 2020
Mamo Pay is a financial technology company that specializes in a peer-to-peer payments application, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The application allows users to transfer, receive, track, and split payments with family, friends, and businesses without incurring any fees. Mamo Pay enables users to connect their bank accounts, facilitating quick and secure money transfers. Additionally, the platform supports global payments in multiple currencies, offers virtual card issuance, and integrates with e-commerce platforms. This functionality helps businesses optimize their financial operations and gain insights into spending patterns.

Bankiom

Seed Round in 2020
Bankiom is a digital bank that allows customers to open a current account and quickly download a virtual debit card on your smartphone.

Rise

Venture Round in 2020
Rise is a start-up focused on developing a financial services platform tailored for migrants. The company aims to enhance the financial well-being of migrants by offering wealth management solutions that go beyond traditional monetary considerations. Recognizing that wealth encompasses knowledge and the desire for growth, Rise provides tools and resources to help migrants effectively manage their finances, acquire new skills, and improve their overall quality of life. Through its innovative approach, Rise aspires to create opportunities and foster a better future for millions of individuals around the globe.

Hala

Seed Round in 2020
Addenda LTD provides blockchain based distributed ledger technology (DLT) services to the insurance industry. The company provides DLT services for streamlining insurance processes, reporting of tailored tasks in real-time, and time-stamped as evidence onto the blockchain for reporting claim and policies in encrypted format. It also provides data input validation and analysis of data. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Garaji

Seed Round in 2020
Garaji is an online auto marketplace that connects car owners with workshops for routine maintenance and repairs. Car owners select the service or repair they need, select a quality garage, and specify the location, date, and time for their pick up. The car is then collected by a garaji valet or tow truck, brought into the workshop, and returned at the customer's convenience when the work is completed. Owners benefit from independent service advice, a $1m insurance policy whilst the car is in garaji's possession and a six-month warranty with every service completed by one of garaji's service partners. Omar Yaghm, Ahmed Almutaf, and Ramy Basaddiq founded the company in 2018 in Dubai, Dubai.

Eat App

Series B in 2020
Eat App is the Middle East’s #1 reservation platform and online booking engine for restaurants. The platform powers reservations at the most renowned restaurants and hospitality brands. To date, Eat App has seated 10+ million diners in 1000+ restaurants across the Middle East. Eat App has raised USD $4.2m from prominent investors like 500 startups and MEVP. Eat has products for both restaurants and diners. For restaurants, eat supplies an iPad application that manages table reservations with simple floor planning features, records customer history and preferences, and provides a tool to publish targeted promotions and discounts. For diners, eat supplies an iPhone application that allows users to discover restaurants around them, find available tables, and confirm reservations instantly. The iPhone is linked with the iPad, and reservations are communicated with the restaurant in real-time.

SmartCrowd

Seed Round in 2020
Smart Crowd is a real estate investment platform that provides you an opportunity to access the UAE real estate market with low minimum investment amount from a simple online portal. Smart Crowd’s innovative approach enables investors to treat their investment properties more like stock portfolios, focusing on asset allocation rather than dealing with the hassles of researching and buying vacant properties that need to be leased and managed. This creates significant time and cost savings. By allowing low minimum investment you diversify your properties, allowing you to build a well-diversified investment property portfolio without taking on too much leverage and risk.

Simplifai Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Simplifai Labs is a marketing technology company which helps brands to place their marketing communication alongside highly relevant content without storing user data and protects the brand’s reputation. Our Vision is to be the industry leader in providing contextually relevant and cookie-less marketing solution.

YallaParking

Seed Round in 2020
The UAE's first and largest online marketplace for private parking spaces.

Shiftling

Seed Round in 2019
Shiftling is a staffing and recruiting company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2018. It offers a software platform that connects businesses with vetted and experienced freelancers, allowing organizations to manage their staffing needs on-demand. This platform enables companies to efficiently access customizable staffing solutions, helping them navigate fluctuations in demand without the costs associated with full-time hiring. By facilitating digital interviews and streamlining the recruitment process, Shiftling provides a practical alternative for businesses seeking flexible staffing options.

QIDZ LLC

Seed Round in 2019
QIDZ LLC is a mobile application developer based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2017. The company specializes in connecting parents with vendors offering entertainment, education, and after-school activities for children. Its platform allows users to discover carefully curated fun and educational activities, access exclusive deals, and book services online instantly. By facilitating this connection, QIDZ enables parents to efficiently plan family outings while providing vendors with a targeted audience to promote their offerings.

QIDZ LLC

Seed Round in 2019
QIDZ LLC is a mobile application developer based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2017. The company specializes in connecting parents with vendors offering entertainment, education, and after-school activities for children. Its platform allows users to discover carefully curated fun and educational activities, access exclusive deals, and book services online instantly. By facilitating this connection, QIDZ enables parents to efficiently plan family outings while providing vendors with a targeted audience to promote their offerings.

invygo

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Invygo Tech FZ LLC, founded in 2018 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, offers an app-based car subscription service that allows users to book dealership-verified cars on a rental basis. Customers can easily browse available vehicles, upload their driving license, and complete all necessary documentation within the app. The service includes free home delivery of the chosen car within hours and provides a flexible monthly payment model without long-term commitments or hidden fees. Users can also request servicing or return their car with a simple tap, making it a convenient alternative to traditional car ownership and leasing. Invygo aims to deliver a high-quality customer experience, catering to those seeking more flexible automotive solutions.

Headout

Series A in 2019
Headout Inc. operates a mobile marketplace that allows travelers to discover and book last-minute tours, activities, and local experiences. The company's application, available on iOS and Android devices, enables users to secure tickets for a variety of experiences, including food tours, walking tours, cruises, and adventure activities such as kayaking and skydiving. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Dubai, Headout focuses on providing travelers with access to local events and attractions in a seamless manner, allowing bookings to be completed in just a few taps.

BulkWhiz

Series A in 2019
Bulkwhiz is the first hassle-free online bulk grocery shopping in the UAE, powered by the next generation artificial intelligence. It is the first local startup in its sector to develop its own proprietary AI-enabled technology that offers a personalized, simple online shopping experience for households and small businesses. Through its homegrown tech solution, Bulkwhiz delivers value and is designed to save time, money and effort for the busy working moms and dads, city dwellers and small businesses. Its one-click order offers door-to-door delivery service of branded bulk, shelf stable, household staples and office products. Carefully curating leading regional and international brands, Bulkwhiz allows shoppers to create a one-time smart and flexible shopping list that makes the arduous shopping of bulk products simple and easy.

YACOB

Seed Round in 2019
YACOB is a nutrition management platform that facilitates communication and operational flow between children, parents, schools & food vendors. YACOB’s mission is to enhance children’s and parents’ health behaviour related to nutrition and physical activity both at home and at school. Based on holistic data ranging from children’s current health levels to their eating habits and physical activity patterns and up to sleeping and screen time balance - in correlation with the international standards set by the WHO, we are developing an adaptive gamified framework in order to trigger children’s desire and determination to become healthier. Our adaptive gamified framework is a blend of physical, digital and phygital tools - from fitness tests to healthy food tastings up to online challenges and competitions based on wearables data, thus creating a seamless flow of experiences across the environments where children already enjoy being.

Yabi

Seed Round in 2019
Souqalmal.com LLC FZ operates a leading financial comparison website in the Middle East, providing consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia with the tools to search and compare various financial products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Dubai, the platform offers detailed information on credit cards, personal loans, car loans, bank accounts, mortgages, and various insurance options, including car, home, travel, and SME insurance. Users can obtain real-time quotes for insurance in under 60 seconds and have their policies issued within an hour. Souqalmal.com has also expanded its services to include mobile phone and broadband plans, as well as educational options like schools and nurseries. The company has received multiple awards for its innovative approach and has grown its insurance business significantly. With backing from notable investors and a proven track record, Souqalmal.com continues to empower consumers to make informed financial decisions.

AlgoDriven

Seed Round in 2019
AlgoDriven is an automotive data platform that helps car dealers, classifieds, banks and insurance companies accurately identify and price used cars. Car dealers use our patented mobile app, EvalExpert to appraise their cars, while enterprise clients access our platform through our APIs

OneKitchen

Venture Round in 2019
OneKitchen offers chefs, restaurants and entrepreneurs the perfect space, equipment and technology to create new delivery-only restaurants at minimum time (only 48 hours) and minor capital investment (only 5% of traditional restaurant). OneKitchen manages a network of shared kitchens across Dubai that are driven by their operational experience. Chefs are able to run their restaurants’ operations, purchasing, sales and accounting – all in one portal.

Nakheel

Seed Round in 2019
We help farmers to get early alerts about red palm weevil infestation in palm trees farms through our innovative solution.We utilize state of arts technology to build low cost low power IoT sensor that works together with cloud based services to shape seamless IoT solution for Agriculture

Kerning Cultures

Seed Round in 2019
Kerning Cultures is building the premier Middle East podcast network. As audio media becomes mainstream in other international markets, we're defining the space for the Middle East and North Africa. Our inaugural show produces radio documentaries from the Middle East for regional and global audiences.

Keepface

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Keepface DMCC operates an online platform that facilitates influencer marketing by connecting brands with social influencers to create effective and engaging content for social media campaigns. Founded in 2016 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Keepface provides tools for brands to manage their campaigns, using real-time analytics to assess performance and optimize marketing strategies. The platform boasts a comprehensive automated system that allows for scaling influencer partnerships, leveraging advanced technology for influencer vetting, including analytics and fake follower detection. With a rapidly growing presence in the USA, MENA, and Asia, Keepface has registered over 30,000 influencers from 96 countries and serves approximately 2,500 clients, including prominent firms like P&G, Danone, and McDonald’s.

Denarii Cash

Seed Round in 2019
Denarii Cash is a money transfer app.

Eyewa

Series A in 2019
Eyewa is the first dedicated online eyewear store for the Middle East. We have thousands of different eyeglasses, sunglasses, color contact lenses and prescription contact lenses for you to choose from. On Eyewa, you’ll find quintessentially cool brands like Ray-Ban and Emporio Armani, heritage brands like Burberry and Persol, high-fashion brands like Fendi, Dolce & Gabbanaand Prada sporty brands like Nike and Lacoste and everything in between. Discover their brands portfolio with thousands of styles here.

paymennt.com

Seed Round in 2019
PointCheckout Holding Company Ltd, founded in 2017 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operates as an innovative online payment gateway specifically designed for loyalty and reward points. It allows users to redeem and spend their reward points seamlessly within a network of participating merchants. This platform was established to address the limitations in the redemption processes of various reward programs, including those offered by banks, telecoms, and airlines. By integrating just once into the PointCheckout network, reward programs can easily expand their redemption options, providing customers with greater flexibility and convenience when shopping online. PointCheckout thus simplifies the use of reward points, enabling customers to enjoy their rewards across a diverse range of online retailers.

Mr. Draper

Seed Round in 2019
Mr. Draper offers curated shopping services for men. The company offers curated shopping service built to help men look great without the hassles of shopping.

Letswork

Seed Round in 2019
Letswork, a mobile app, is changing the co-working industry by partnering with existing hospitality assets and activating them as co-working spaces during the day. It is the UAE's largest networking of co-working spaces and offers users affordable and flexible workspaces across the country through a single membership.

Melltoo

Seed Round in 2019
Melltoo "No-Meetup Classifieds" is a mobile marketplace for buying and selling second hand things. The app is available for iPhones and Androids and as a mobile responsive web app.

VUZ

Seed Round in 2019
360VUZ is a mobile application that specializes in 360-degree live video streaming, providing users with immersive virtual reality experiences. Founded in 2017 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the app delivers both live and on-demand 360 video content, focusing on events such as sporting competitions, concerts, and exclusive appearances by influencers. It has gained significant popularity, ranking first in the Entertainment category on app stores and surpassing established platforms. With over four million users, 360VUZ is recognized for its exceptional video quality and innovative technology, holding more than two patents. The company aims to establish a comprehensive ecosystem for video and virtual reality, making such experiences mainstream.

paymennt.com

Seed Round in 2018
PointCheckout Holding Company Ltd, founded in 2017 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operates as an innovative online payment gateway specifically designed for loyalty and reward points. It allows users to redeem and spend their reward points seamlessly within a network of participating merchants. This platform was established to address the limitations in the redemption processes of various reward programs, including those offered by banks, telecoms, and airlines. By integrating just once into the PointCheckout network, reward programs can easily expand their redemption options, providing customers with greater flexibility and convenience when shopping online. PointCheckout thus simplifies the use of reward points, enabling customers to enjoy their rewards across a diverse range of online retailers.

Aladdinb2b

Seed Round in 2018
Aladdin is a B2B Platform that facilitates global trade through technology. It can easily expand your business to the MENA region by gaining access to decesion makers with the best match target. You can share these matches, request meetings with them, follow ups and close deals on one platform. Find your business potential in the target market in few clicks, and spend your valuable time meeting and doing business with the right people.

HiGuests

Seed Round in 2018
HiGuests is a property management company specializing in the short-term rental market across multiple locations, including Dubai, Barcelona, Mumbai, the Dominican Republic, and Australia. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Dubai, the company manages properties listed on platforms such as Airbnb, HomeAway, and Booking.com. HiGuests has developed proprietary software to streamline property management operations, allowing homeowners to maximize their rental revenue while providing an exceptional experience for guests. This software includes features for account and revenue management, along with a dedicated app for hosts and guests to facilitate seamless communication and service. HiGuests emphasizes a personalized approach, ensuring that guests receive comprehensive support through local teams for check-in/out, cleaning, maintenance, and 24/7 assistance, ultimately aiming for high customer satisfaction and positive reviews.

SmartCrowd

Seed Round in 2018
Smart Crowd is a real estate investment platform that provides you an opportunity to access the UAE real estate market with low minimum investment amount from a simple online portal. Smart Crowd’s innovative approach enables investors to treat their investment properties more like stock portfolios, focusing on asset allocation rather than dealing with the hassles of researching and buying vacant properties that need to be leased and managed. This creates significant time and cost savings. By allowing low minimum investment you diversify your properties, allowing you to build a well-diversified investment property portfolio without taking on too much leverage and risk.

CarSwitch

Seed Round in 2018
CarSwitch DMCC, founded in 2016 and based in Dubai, operates an online marketplace for buying and selling certified used cars in the United Arab Emirates. The company aims to transform the regional used car market, which is valued at over $20 billion, by addressing the challenges faced by both sellers and buyers. CarSwitch offers a streamlined process that alleviates the burdens of endless negotiations and uncertainties associated with traditional used car transactions. By employing a team of certified specialists and utilizing advanced technology, CarSwitch inspects, certifies, and warranties each vehicle. The platform also vets serious buyers and connects them with trusted sellers, ensuring a smooth transaction experience from start to finish.

Sarwa

Seed Round in 2018
Sarwa Digital Wealth Limited develops a platform that offers investment advice. It offers investment strategies for better returns, simplified investing, and automated investing. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Buglance

Seed Round in 2018
Buglance is a crowdtesting platform which provides you access to thousands of testers and devices for affordable price. Buglance provide mobile app testing solutions that allow you to test your app or game with thousands of testers and devices with one click.

SocialDice

Seed Round in 2018
SocialDice Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and operating recruitment software and applicant tracking systems as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Its primary product, SocialDice, allows employers to streamline their hiring processes by advertising job openings across multiple platforms, including LinkedIn and Bayt, with just a few clicks. The software employs advanced artificial intelligence and semantic algorithms to analyze candidate qualifications and match them with job requirements, providing insights into key metrics such as loyalty and career gaps. Additionally, SocialDice facilitates effective collaboration among hiring teams through a centralized dashboard, enabling users to manage candidate communications, create professional job descriptions, and track the entire hiring process from a single interface. Founded in 2013, SocialDice is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with an additional office in Ramallah, Palestine.

Keno

Seed Round in 2018
Keno Hygiene Solutions LLC designs and develops a car wash application. The application also allows for home delivered car wash services. The services offered through the application are, washing, tinting, and special care of the vehicle. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

ShortPoint FZCO

Seed Round in 2018
ShortPoint FZCO develops a web design, user interface, and user experience solution which can be used to develop enterprise web software solutions. The company offers ShortPoint, which can be added to Microsoft SharePoint, Office 365, and SAP cloud portal environments to develop business websites with no coding. It provides templates for intranet, real estate, education, technology, travel, and retail segments; elements with basics, typography/ lists, layouts/boxes, and media elements; and features such as connectors, branding, inserter, copy and paste, SAP portal, icons, and cross browser features. ShortPoint FZCO was founded in 2014 and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Plantshop.ae

Seed Round in 2018
Plantshop.ae, founded in 2015 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, offers a comprehensive online platform for purchasing a wide variety of indoor and outdoor plants, gardening accessories, equipment, seeds, and fertilizers. The company's extensive plant selection includes terrariums, palms, flowering plants, and fruit and vegetable varieties, alongside essential gardening supplies like pots, planters, and soil. As a pioneer in the region, Plantshop.ae not only serves as a retail store but also functions as an educational resource for novice gardeners, providing expert guidance on plant care at no additional cost. The company is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and the benefits of sustainable gardening practices.

Eyewa

Seed Round in 2018
Eyewa is the first dedicated online eyewear store for the Middle East. We have thousands of different eyeglasses, sunglasses, color contact lenses and prescription contact lenses for you to choose from. On Eyewa, you’ll find quintessentially cool brands like Ray-Ban and Emporio Armani, heritage brands like Burberry and Persol, high-fashion brands like Fendi, Dolce & Gabbanaand Prada sporty brands like Nike and Lacoste and everything in between. Discover their brands portfolio with thousands of styles here.

AlgoDriven

Seed Round in 2018
AlgoDriven is an automotive data platform that helps car dealers, classifieds, banks and insurance companies accurately identify and price used cars. Car dealers use our patented mobile app, EvalExpert to appraise their cars, while enterprise clients access our platform through our APIs

Mr. Draper

Seed Round in 2018
Mr. Draper offers curated shopping services for men. The company offers curated shopping service built to help men look great without the hassles of shopping.

Magnitt

Seed Round in 2018
Magnitt is a startup directory that connects investors, mentors, and emerging companies in the Middle East. The discovery platform is a database with over 5,500 MENA startups and over 200 investors.

Enhance Ventures

Seed Round in 2018
Enhance Ventures is a venture builder based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, focusing on developing web and mobile-enabled businesses in the Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan, and Turkey (MENAPT) regions. Founded in 2015, the company aims to create online platforms that provide life-enhancing products and services. Among its notable portfolio is joi, a leading online gift aggregator in the Middle East, which facilitates the selection and purchasing of gifts. Additionally, Enhance Ventures operates MEDIGO, a global marketplace for medical travel that streamlines the process of searching, booking, and arranging healthcare services abroad. The firm has attracted investment from various sources, including venture capital funds and prominent angel investors from the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.

Joi Gifts

Seed Round in 2018
Joi Gifts is an online retail platform that specializes in a diverse range of gift items for various occasions, including Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, and romantic celebrations. The company offers an extensive selection of products such as flowers, cakes, gourmet gift baskets, balloons, personalized gifts, and unique items like singing telegrams and watches. Additionally, Joi Gifts provides experience gifts, including access to amusement parks and salons. Established in 2015 and based in the United Arab Emirates, Joi Gifts emphasizes quality and convenience, offering same-day delivery services in major metropolitan areas, thereby enhancing the gift-giving experience for customers.

Ghinwa

Seed Round in 2018
GHINWA FZ LLC develops a mobile application for Arabic karaoke. The application enables users to sing official songs of favorite artists, play the songs with new voices, and like, share, and republish other songs. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Kuwait.

Melltoo

Seed Round in 2018
Melltoo "No-Meetup Classifieds" is a mobile marketplace for buying and selling second hand things. The app is available for iPhones and Androids and as a mobile responsive web app.

Garaji

Seed Round in 2018
Garaji is an online auto marketplace that connects car owners with workshops for routine maintenance and repairs. Car owners select the service or repair they need, select a quality garage, and specify the location, date, and time for their pick up. The car is then collected by a garaji valet or tow truck, brought into the workshop, and returned at the customer's convenience when the work is completed. Owners benefit from independent service advice, a $1m insurance policy whilst the car is in garaji's possession and a six-month warranty with every service completed by one of garaji's service partners. Omar Yaghm, Ahmed Almutaf, and Ramy Basaddiq founded the company in 2018 in Dubai, Dubai.

VUZ

Seed Round in 2017
360VUZ is a mobile application that specializes in 360-degree live video streaming, providing users with immersive virtual reality experiences. Founded in 2017 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the app delivers both live and on-demand 360 video content, focusing on events such as sporting competitions, concerts, and exclusive appearances by influencers. It has gained significant popularity, ranking first in the Entertainment category on app stores and surpassing established platforms. With over four million users, 360VUZ is recognized for its exceptional video quality and innovative technology, holding more than two patents. The company aims to establish a comprehensive ecosystem for video and virtual reality, making such experiences mainstream.

Justmop

Series A in 2017
Justmop.com DMCC operates an online platform that enables users to book a variety of cleaning services conveniently. Founded in 2014 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Justmop offers services including maid services, deep cleaning, housekeeping, and specialized cleaning such as carpet, mattress, and sofa cleaning. The platform allows customers to book, pay for, and rate services seamlessly, connecting them with cleaning companies and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Justmop aims to facilitate efficient booking for customers while helping its partner cleaning companies maximize their business opportunities.

Eventtus

Series A in 2017
Eventtus, founded in 2011 and based in Cairo, Egypt, operates a social network and an engagement platform for events, catering to both organizers and attendees. The platform allows event organizers to efficiently manage their events by providing tools to create event webpages, sell tickets, and develop mobile apps featuring schedules, speaker bios, and live announcements. For attendees, Eventtus serves as a comprehensive mobile app that consolidates event information, enabling users to interact with sessions and speakers, participate in polls, and network with other attendees. Additionally, the platform enhances user experience through features such as real-time insights, Q&A monitoring, and social feeds, all aimed at maximizing networking opportunities and improving event planning effectiveness.

Foodics

Series A in 2017
Foodics is a company that provides a cloud-based restaurant management system utilizing iPad technology, designed specifically for the food service industry. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia, Foodics offers a comprehensive suite of tools including a point-of-sale system, inventory management, employee scheduling, and customer loyalty programs. The platform supports both English and Arabic, catering to a diverse clientele in the Middle East, which includes restaurants, food trucks, cafes, and fast-food chains. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency, Foodics enables its clients to manage transactions and analyze performance through its management dashboard and various add-on applications. The company has established five locations across the region and serves over a thousand customers, facilitating the processing of more than a billion orders.

SocialDice

Seed Round in 2017
SocialDice Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and operating recruitment software and applicant tracking systems as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Its primary product, SocialDice, allows employers to streamline their hiring processes by advertising job openings across multiple platforms, including LinkedIn and Bayt, with just a few clicks. The software employs advanced artificial intelligence and semantic algorithms to analyze candidate qualifications and match them with job requirements, providing insights into key metrics such as loyalty and career gaps. Additionally, SocialDice facilitates effective collaboration among hiring teams through a centralized dashboard, enabling users to manage candidate communications, create professional job descriptions, and track the entire hiring process from a single interface. Founded in 2013, SocialDice is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with an additional office in Ramallah, Palestine.

springcleaning.ae

Series A in 2017
springcleaning.ae is online customer demand cleaning services where you can book anytime, we provide professional maid services, we provide maid services in dubai, Abu Dhabi UAE, we have thousand of customers who truted on us, that's why we know as residential cleaning company, Our services 1. Residential cleaning. 2. Commercial cleaning 3. Deep cleaning 4. Part time maids 5. Full time monthly maids. 6. Babysitting / nanny service 7. Sofa. Carpet. Curtain. Mattress cleaning 8. Disinfectant. Sanitisation 9. Move in cleaning 10, Past Control

Insider

Venture Round in 2017
Insider is a growth management platform that assists digital marketers in enhancing their customer engagement throughout the marketing funnel, from acquisition to retention and revenue generation. The platform utilizes real-time predictive segmentation powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, enabling marketers to create personalized customer journeys across various channels, including web, mobile apps, and advertising. Designed for ease of implementation, Insider's unified data layer eliminates the need for complex integrations, allowing marketers to focus on driving growth without inefficiencies. The company aims to optimize marketing effectiveness by improving return on ad spend, driving conversions, and facilitating product discovery. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, Insider has expanded its presence globally with offices in multiple cities, including London, Tokyo, and Dubai. The company has received recognition for its innovative solutions and leadership, including listings in prestigious startup rankings.

Wrappup

Seed Round in 2016
Wrappup uses AI to auto-summarize your meetings, declaring war on pens everywhere! The platform uses a combination Speech Analysis, NLP, and Deep Learning models to identify important moments in discussion. Just invite lucy@wrappup.ai to your next call, and she’ll listen for keywords like “follow-up” or “next steps” to generate all the action items for you. Users can train the system with their own set of keyword triggers and vocabulary, making Lucy smarter and smarter as she grows!

Reserveout

Series A in 2016
Reserveout provides online restaurant reservation services in Amman, Beirut, and major Arab cities in the Middle East. The company’s Web and mobile applications enable online and mobile users to search and reserve with venues part of the reserveout network. It serves clients, such as venue owners that include restaurants, spas, etc. The company is headquartered in Amman, Jordan.

SocialDice

Seed Round in 2015
SocialDice Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and operating recruitment software and applicant tracking systems as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Its primary product, SocialDice, allows employers to streamline their hiring processes by advertising job openings across multiple platforms, including LinkedIn and Bayt, with just a few clicks. The software employs advanced artificial intelligence and semantic algorithms to analyze candidate qualifications and match them with job requirements, providing insights into key metrics such as loyalty and career gaps. Additionally, SocialDice facilitates effective collaboration among hiring teams through a centralized dashboard, enabling users to manage candidate communications, create professional job descriptions, and track the entire hiring process from a single interface. Founded in 2013, SocialDice is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with an additional office in Ramallah, Palestine.

Bridg

Seed Round in 2015
Bridg is an innovative smartphone payment platform that utilises bluetooth to dynamically shift and adjust to allow all types of smartphone users pay using there bluetooth enabled device. OneConnect (their patent pending technology) allows a transaction to occur between two devices even if only one of them has a connection to the internet. Bridg is building a device agnostic platform that will allow for many different scenarios. Delivery drivers can simply carry a smartphone to accept home delivery payment without a need for a connection, a passenger on an airplane to purchase a meal or duty free item in airplane mode or a small corner store that could't afford to accept card payments before due to the high initiation costs.

Headout

Seed Round in 2015
Headout Inc. operates a mobile marketplace that allows travelers to discover and book last-minute tours, activities, and local experiences. The company's application, available on iOS and Android devices, enables users to secure tickets for a variety of experiences, including food tours, walking tours, cruises, and adventure activities such as kayaking and skydiving. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Dubai, Headout focuses on providing travelers with access to local events and attractions in a seamless manner, allowing bookings to be completed in just a few taps.

Mygola

Seed Round in 2011
MYGOLA INC. provides travel planning and booking application. Its application allows users to view tips and reviews from locals and travelers, as well as allows them to book activities, events, restaurants, passes, and more. Its application serves users in Bengaluru, Bangkok, Dubai, Dublin, Goa, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Mallorca, Mumbai, New Delhi, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, and Toronto. MYGOLA INC. was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Chevy Chase, Maryland.