Waha Capital

Waha Capital is an investment firm based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, founded in 1997. The company engages in a diverse range of sectors, including aviation leasing, financial services, capital markets, maritime, industrial real estate, infrastructure, healthcare, fintech, and oil and gas. Waha Capital provides aircraft leasing services to commercial airlines and cargo operators, along with oilfield services and modular wellsite packages for the oil and gas industry. In the financial sector, it offers digital and mobile financial services, personal loans, auto loans, and credit products to customers in the UAE. The firm is also involved in infrastructure development, managing projects in Abu Dhabi, and operates healthcare facilities including hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centers. Additionally, Waha Capital co-sponsors the MENA Infrastructure Fund and invests in light industrial real estate through its ALMARKAZ project.

Amr Al Menhali

CEO

Mohamed Al Nowais

Managing Director

2 past transactions

Despegar

Post in 2020
Despegar is an online travel agency that caters to the Portuguese and Spanish speaking markets, providing a platform for users to research travel options and make bookings. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, the company offers a variety of services, including flight, hotel, and car rental reservations, as well as vacation packages. Despegar serves both leisure and corporate travelers and operates in several countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, Venezuela, Spain, and the United States. The agency is known for offering competitive pricing on travel-related services, helping customers find the best deals for their travel needs.

Genies

Series A in 2015
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.
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