Class 5 Global

Founded in 2018, Class 5 Global is a venture capital investment firm based in San Francisco, California. The firm prefers to invest in seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage companies. The firm seeks to invest in consumer products, consumer services, information technology, e-commerce, SaaS, and technology-based sectors in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Joel Ayala

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Zachary Finkelstein

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Caio Franco

Venture Partner

Momo Ong

Venture Partner

Youcef Oudjane

Managing Partner

Past deals in United Arab Emirates

Penny Software

Seed Round in 2022
Penny Software, founded in 2020 and based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializes in developing a cloud-based procure-to-pay system known as Penny. This platform streamlines the entire procurement process, enabling organizations to digitize and manage their procurement cycle from request to approval. Key features of Penny include an action-driven dashboard, budget tracking, customizable reporting, a product comparison tool, and a structured timeline. The system is designed to simplify procurement activities, allowing users to manage requests for quotations, compare vendor offers, issue purchase orders, and process payments efficiently. Penny Software caters primarily to mid-sized enterprises, offering a modular and customizable solution that supports both private and public marketplaces, as well as procurement shared services.

Baraka

Seed Round in 2021
Baraka is a UAE-based fintech company focused on connecting young, millennial investors with both regional and international investment opportunities. The company offers an investment application that aims to democratize access to stock markets by providing a platform for commission-free investing in stocks, initial public offerings, and exchange-traded funds. Baraka enhances the investment experience through educational content, market news, and in-depth stock analysis, enabling users to deepen their investment knowledge and make informed decisions. By fostering a vibrant and transparent investing ecosystem, Baraka empowers its community members to exchange opinions, insights, and advice, facilitating a supportive environment for new and experienced investors alike.

Baraka

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Baraka is a UAE-based fintech company focused on connecting young, millennial investors with both regional and international investment opportunities. The company offers an investment application that aims to democratize access to stock markets by providing a platform for commission-free investing in stocks, initial public offerings, and exchange-traded funds. Baraka enhances the investment experience through educational content, market news, and in-depth stock analysis, enabling users to deepen their investment knowledge and make informed decisions. By fostering a vibrant and transparent investing ecosystem, Baraka empowers its community members to exchange opinions, insights, and advice, facilitating a supportive environment for new and experienced investors alike.

Ziina

Seed Round in 2021
Ziina FZ-LLC, founded in 2019 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, specializes in payment-processing services through its innovative mobile application. As the UAE's first peer-to-peer payment app, Ziina allows users to transfer money easily by linking their bank accounts and utilizing just a phone number for transactions. The platform emphasizes security and accuracy, employing bank-grade security measures and end-to-end encryption to ensure safe money management. By providing these financial services, Ziina empowers users to take control of their finances efficiently.

Penny Software

Seed Round in 2020
Penny Software, founded in 2020 and based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializes in developing a cloud-based procure-to-pay system known as Penny. This platform streamlines the entire procurement process, enabling organizations to digitize and manage their procurement cycle from request to approval. Key features of Penny include an action-driven dashboard, budget tracking, customizable reporting, a product comparison tool, and a structured timeline. The system is designed to simplify procurement activities, allowing users to manage requests for quotations, compare vendor offers, issue purchase orders, and process payments efficiently. Penny Software caters primarily to mid-sized enterprises, offering a modular and customizable solution that supports both private and public marketplaces, as well as procurement shared services.

Ziina

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Ziina FZ-LLC, founded in 2019 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, specializes in payment-processing services through its innovative mobile application. As the UAE's first peer-to-peer payment app, Ziina allows users to transfer money easily by linking their bank accounts and utilizing just a phone number for transactions. The platform emphasizes security and accuracy, employing bank-grade security measures and end-to-end encryption to ensure safe money management. By providing these financial services, Ziina empowers users to take control of their finances efficiently.

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.

Dapi

Seed Round in 2020
Dapi Ltd is a fintech company that specializes in developing application programming interfaces (APIs) to facilitate payments between consumer bank accounts and businesses. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the company provides a suite of open banking APIs designed to connect customer bank accounts, initiate payments, and access financial data in real-time. Dapi acts as an intermediary between financial applications and banks, enabling developers to create solutions such as digital wallets, budget trackers, and investment applications. Its services allow fintech companies to initiate payments through banks and offer financial services based on customer bank statement data. Dapi operates in multiple countries, including the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, South Africa, and Kuwait, and has demonstrated significant demand for its offerings, achieving substantial growth in annual recurring revenue.

Invygo

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.
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