Nuwa Capital

Nuwa Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2020 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The firm focuses on reshaping the relationship between founders and capital, emphasizing a radical investment approach. It specializes in various sectors including mental health, proptech, retail, agritech, food tech, SaaS, health tech, fintech, auto tech, direct-to-consumer (D2C), and e-commerce. By targeting these diverse industries, Nuwa Capital aims to foster innovation and support the growth of companies that are making significant impacts in their respective fields.

Sarah Abu Risheh

Partner, Investments

Selwan Al-Eshaiwi

Venture Partner - KSA

Kholoud Almohammadi

Venture Partner

Arnav Danthi

Principal

Ghassan Noursi

Venture Lead

Stephanie Nour Prince

Partner, Network and Operations

Nitin Reen

Partner, Value creation

Khaled Talhouni

Founder, Managing Partner and Board Member

Past deals in MENA

Erad

Seed Round in 2025
Erad is a company that provides expansion capital to online enterprises, focusing primarily on startups in the Middle East. It operates an online fund management platform that enables these businesses to connect their sales, marketing, and accounting data. By doing so, Erad facilitates access to non-dilutive capital funding, allowing businesses to secure the growth funding they need without sacrificing ownership. In addition to financial support, the platform offers key insights and analyses that help businesses optimize their operations and increase profitability.

Mala

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Mala provides a buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution specifically designed for B2B transactions in the MENA region. The platform enables businesses to manage their cash flow more effectively while making purchases.

Qashio

Seed Round in 2022
Qashio is a spend management platform based in Dubai, founded in 2021, that provides businesses with tools to efficiently monitor and control their expenses. The platform enables users to create both physical and virtual credit cards, manage budgets, and set usage parameters for employees, including approval workflows and spending verification. By offering real-time tracking and analysis of card usage, Qashio enhances visibility and control over cash flows, streamlining expense management processes. Its comprehensive approach aims to eliminate outdated manual methods, reduce petty cash leakage, and save significant time for organizations, ultimately empowering teams to manage spending in a more automated and transparent manner.

Erad

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Erad is a company that provides expansion capital to online enterprises, focusing primarily on startups in the Middle East. It operates an online fund management platform that enables these businesses to connect their sales, marketing, and accounting data. By doing so, Erad facilitates access to non-dilutive capital funding, allowing businesses to secure the growth funding they need without sacrificing ownership. In addition to financial support, the platform offers key insights and analyses that help businesses optimize their operations and increase profitability.

Homzmart

Venture Round in 2022
Homzmart Ltd. is an e-commerce platform based in Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in selling home furniture, décor, lighting, and various home supplies. Founded in 2019, the company facilitates connections between homeowners and home professionals, allowing users to browse an extensive selection of products while accessing reviews, expert advice, and articles on home improvement. Homzmart aims to create a community-driven environment that enhances the shopping experience for home-related needs, offering a diverse range of quality products at competitive prices. Through its platform, the company seeks to simplify the process of home furnishing and improvement for its customers.

The Food Lab

Pre Seed Round in 2022
The Food Lab is an Egyptian infrastructure provider for the food & beverage industry. It offers end-to-end services including cloud kitchens and procurement, empowering restaurants to expand reach and improve operational efficiencies.

MoneyHash

Pre Seed Round in 2022
MoneyHash streamlines payment processes for businesses by offering a unified API that integrates various pay-in and pay-out rails. It provides a customizable checkout experience, optimizes transaction routing to minimize fraud failures, and offers centralized reporting.

Baraka

Seed Round in 2021
Baraka is an investment application based in the UAE that aims to democratize access to stock markets for all individuals. The platform provides users with educational resources, market news, and comprehensive stock analysis to enhance their investment knowledge and confidence. Baraka enables commission-free investing in a wide range of stocks and exchange-traded funds, allowing users to explore diverse investment opportunities. By focusing on accessibility and empowerment, Baraka seeks to cultivate a new generation of informed investors.

Speero

Seed Round in 2021
Speero operates an online marketplace for buying new and used automotive spare parts. Founded in 2017, it offers specialized support for queries, quotations, and information.

Homzmart

Series A in 2021
Homzmart Ltd. is an e-commerce platform based in Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in selling home furniture, décor, lighting, and various home supplies. Founded in 2019, the company facilitates connections between homeowners and home professionals, allowing users to browse an extensive selection of products while accessing reviews, expert advice, and articles on home improvement. Homzmart aims to create a community-driven environment that enhances the shopping experience for home-related needs, offering a diverse range of quality products at competitive prices. Through its platform, the company seeks to simplify the process of home furnishing and improvement for its customers.
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