Global Ventures

Global Ventures is an international venture capital firm, investing in founders and ideas across emerging markets. They back global-minded founders that are leading growth-stage companies and using technology to transform emerging markets and the world. The Global Ventures team is a diverse, collaborative, talented and curious group of professionals who, combined, have years of experience and expertise building and scaling companies.

Heba Abu Ahmed

Associate

Aditya Balakrishnan

Analyst

Tito Cookey-Gam

Senior Associate

Eslam Darwish

Partner

Abdulaziz Al Dayel

Partner

Cyrine Ben Fadhel

Investor

Youssef Hanna

Analyst

Aly Khairy

Associate

Mona Khan

Senior Associate

Owais Khan

Associate

Omar El Kholy

Analyst

Diya Kumar

Senior Associate

Tala Malhas

Associate

Adithya Manoj

Senior Associate

Basil Moftah

General Partner

Farid Musayev

Partner

Taj Najjar

Analyst

Medea Nocentini

COO

Farah Osman

Principal

Rayan Tabbara

Investor

Past deals in Saudi Arabia

Hakbah

Seed Round in 2023
Hakbah is a Fintech startup focusing on an alternative financial saving. Hakbah is modernizing financial saving via its intelligent platform by offering a comprehensive one-stop-shop solution for Savings Groups to initiate, manage, join, and pay directly within the mobile app.

Tabby

Series B in 2021
Tabby Inc. is a financial services company based in the United Arab Emirates that offers payment solutions for online and in-store purchases. The company provides consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia with a buy now, pay later option, allowing them to choose between making a deferred single payment or paying in multiple installments. Tabby's proprietary decision engine facilitates instant checkouts, enabling customers to make purchases without incurring additional costs. This approach allows consumers to utilize flexible credit while ensuring secure payment methods.

Red Sea Farms

Series A in 2021
Red Sea Farms, located in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, specializes in sustainable agriculture solutions tailored for saltwater and desert environments. The company provides a range of services, including technical advice, design, and project management, to enhance agricultural practices in these challenging climates. Red Sea Farms employs innovative, patent-pending technology that allows greenhouse and hydroponic farms to produce healthier and tastier crops while using significantly less water and energy. Their commitment to sustainability is reflected in their pesticide-free, organic produce, which not only meets high quality standards but also promotes environmental responsibility. Through their expertise, Red Sea Farms aims to improve agricultural efficiency and profitability in arid regions.

Zid

Series A in 2021
Zid is a cloud-based multi-channel commerce platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses in Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Riyadh, Zid enables merchants to create their own branded eStores while integrating with various supply chain players. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools that allow users to manage products and inventory, process orders and payments, ship products, and build customer relationships. It also provides analytics and reporting features, facilitating data-driven decision-making, and offers access to financing options. Zid's mission is to simplify the entry of retailers into electronic commerce, making it accessible and professional for businesses in the region.

Zid

Series A in 2021
Zid is a cloud-based multi-channel commerce platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses in Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Riyadh, Zid enables merchants to create their own branded eStores while integrating with various supply chain players. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools that allow users to manage products and inventory, process orders and payments, ship products, and build customer relationships. It also provides analytics and reporting features, facilitating data-driven decision-making, and offers access to financing options. Zid's mission is to simplify the entry of retailers into electronic commerce, making it accessible and professional for businesses in the region.

Tabby

Series A in 2020
Tabby Inc. is a financial services company based in the United Arab Emirates that offers payment solutions for online and in-store purchases. The company provides consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia with a buy now, pay later option, allowing them to choose between making a deferred single payment or paying in multiple installments. Tabby's proprietary decision engine facilitates instant checkouts, enabling customers to make purchases without incurring additional costs. This approach allows consumers to utilize flexible credit while ensuring secure payment methods.

Lean

Seed Round in 2020
Lean Technologies Limited is a Saudi B2B company that specializes in providing a developer-friendly application programming interface (API) platform aimed at facilitating access to financial data and payment initiation for fintech companies. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Riyadh, the company partners with financial institutions to create an integration layer that enhances existing systems while ensuring transparency and control over shared customer data. Lean offers a Universal API that allows fintechs to connect with multiple financial institutions through a single platform, thereby simplifying the integration process and enabling seamless access to users' bank accounts. This approach helps both developers and financial institutions navigate the complexities of financial infrastructure while maintaining oversight and security.

Kitopi

Series B in 2019
Kitopi Catering Services LLC is a managed cloud kitchen platform that collaborates with restaurants to enhance their delivery capabilities. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company offers the necessary infrastructure and software for restaurants to establish delivery-only locations without significant capital investment or time constraints. Kitopi's in-house suite of applications streamlines kitchen operations in real-time, supporting ghost kitchens across various cities, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, London, Kuwait, Riyadh, and New York. By providing management services, delivery management, and access to trained staff, Kitopi enables restaurateurs to efficiently operate and manage their delivery-only establishments. The platform aims to make food more affordable and accessible to consumers.

HolidayMe

Series C in 2018
HolidayMe is an online travel booking platform that specializes in offering customized travel solutions to customers in the Middle East. The platform enables users to design their own holiday packages, including hotels, sightseeing activities, and transfers for global destinations. By providing access to hundreds of curated itineraries created by travel experts, HolidayMe allows customers to personalize their trips according to individual preferences. Users can also create completely customized packages from scratch using a user-friendly interface. The platform boasts a selection of over 300,000 hotels and more than 8,000 activities, with the capability to book airport pick-up and drop-off services in 300 cities worldwide. HolidayMe operates from offices in Dubai, Riyadh, and Pune, employing a team of over 200 staff members to support its operations. The company is published and maintained by Traveazy DMCC, based in Dubai.
Mobile warranty and insurance for the MEA region

Mumzworld

Series B in 2018
Mumzworld.com is a leading online shopping platform in the Middle East, specializing in products for mothers, babies, and children. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Dubai, the company serves over two million mothers across the MENA region, offering an extensive catalog of more than 200,000 products from over 2,000 global and regional brands. Its product range includes diapers, feeding essentials, toys, clothing, safety items, nursery equipment, and books. Mumzworld.com has earned a reputation for providing a convenient shopping experience by offering exclusive products and distribution rights, as well as partnering with major brands like P&G and Danone. The platform caters to customers in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, and beyond, shipping to over 20 countries. By focusing on the needs of mothers, Mumzworld.com aims to be an essential resource and shopping destination for families in the region.
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