Wamda Capital

Wamda Capital is a prominent venture capital firm based in Dubai, with an additional office in Jordan, that was established in 2010. It specializes in investing in high-growth technology businesses within the MENA region, focusing on exceptional entrepreneurs. The firm targets both seed and growth-stage investments, particularly in the financial services, consumer goods, and technology sectors. Wamda Capital aims to support its portfolio companies through successive rounds of financing, guiding them toward successful exits.

Walid Faza

Partner and Investment Principal

Fadi Ghandour

Chairman and CEO

Fares Ghandour

Partner

Past deals in Turkey

Tarfin

Series A in 2021
Tarfin Tarim AS develops and operates a cloud-based credit platform that provides underbanked farmers with farm inputs and point-of-sale financing. It allows retailers to both eliminate receivable risk and free up capital from accounts receivable while using a proprietary credit algorithm. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Tarfin

Series A in 2020
Tarfin Tarim AS develops and operates a cloud-based credit platform that provides underbanked farmers with farm inputs and point-of-sale financing. It allows retailers to both eliminate receivable risk and free up capital from accounts receivable while using a proprietary credit algorithm. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Volt Lines

Series A in 2019
Volt Lines operates an online platform that provides subscription based transportation services in Istanbul. The company’s platform allows users to book a seat on mini-buses for their commute to and from work. It also offers mobile application. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Marti

Series A in 2019
Marti Technologies Inc. is a micro-mobility company based in Istanbul, Turkey, that focuses on providing electric vehicles for local transportation in the MENA region and Eastern Europe. Established in 2018, Marti operates a fleet of over 48,000 electric mopeds, e-bikes, and e-scooters. The company utilizes proprietary software systems and IoT infrastructure to manage its operations efficiently, aiming to enhance urban mobility and accessibility in the areas it serves.

Modanisa

Private Equity Round in 2019
Modanisa is an online fashion retailer for women's Islamic clothing, dresses and accessories. The site offers clothing and accessories to women of all ages and offers shipping and delivery all over the world. The site also trends latest hijab styles for women along with fashion tips for the Muslim regions. Designer abayas and jilbabs, Kayra, Armine, Aker and Tekbir are also sold online.

Tarfin

Seed Round in 2018
Tarfin Tarim AS develops and operates a cloud-based credit platform that provides underbanked farmers with farm inputs and point-of-sale financing. It allows retailers to both eliminate receivable risk and free up capital from accounts receivable while using a proprietary credit algorithm. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Modanisa

Venture Round in 2017
Modanisa is an online fashion retailer for women's Islamic clothing, dresses and accessories. The site offers clothing and accessories to women of all ages and offers shipping and delivery all over the world. The site also trends latest hijab styles for women along with fashion tips for the Muslim regions. Designer abayas and jilbabs, Kayra, Armine, Aker and Tekbir are also sold online.

Modanisa

Debt Financing in 2016
Modanisa is an online fashion retailer for women's Islamic clothing, dresses and accessories. The site offers clothing and accessories to women of all ages and offers shipping and delivery all over the world. The site also trends latest hijab styles for women along with fashion tips for the Muslim regions. Designer abayas and jilbabs, Kayra, Armine, Aker and Tekbir are also sold online.

KapGel

Seed Round in 2016
KapGel Teknoloji A.S. design, develops, owns, and operates a delivery platform which connects retailers, e-commerce companies and consumers with local courier companies. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Turkey.

Volt

Seed Round in 2016
Volt is an on-demand inner-city peer-to-peer ridesharing app that connects car owners with passengers going in the same direction. Unlike traditional car hailing apps which dispatch cars to the passenger’s location, Volt connects passengers with cars already driving in traffic and heading to the same destination. Carowners earn back theirdriving expenses (~200€/mo - without making profit), while passengers enjoy rides that are 70% cheaper than taxi.