Founded in 2016, Cedar Mundi Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon. It specializes in cross-border technology investments across Europe and the MENA region, focusing on b2b, b2c, healthtech, information technology, e-commerce, education technology, and financial technology sectors.
Founded in 2015, Phoenician VC is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage technology companies across MENA, Europe, and the US. They invest in various sectors, with a particular interest in financial services technology (Fintech). The firm supports founders through collaborative processes to shape early-stage ventures and create value throughout the investment cycle.
Leap Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in January 2015, with offices in Beirut, Lebanon, and Dubai, UAE. The firm specializes in investing in startups within the information technology sector, focusing on areas such as healthcare and media. Leap Ventures primarily targets the Middle East and North Africa region, with a particular emphasis on Lebanon. The firm typically invests between $5 million and $10 million in promising companies, with the potential to increase this amount to $12 million through collaborations with other investment partners.
Algebra Ventures is a Cairo-based venture capital firm founded in the mid-2010s that invests in technology startups across Egypt and the broader MENA region. It concentrates on early to growth-stage opportunities, with a focus on Series A and Series B rounds, and seeks to back high-growth, technology-enabled companies in sectors such as fintech, consumer internet, e-commerce and marketplaces, enterprise software, and other digital services. The firm typically targets minority stakes, roughly in the 15% to 30% range, and partners with capable management teams to accelerate scale. Its geographic emphasis includes Egypt and neighboring markets in the Middle East and North Africa, including Jordan, Lebanon, UAE, Tunisia, and Morocco, with an aim to support ventures transforming large markets through innovative value propositions.
Founded in Dubai in 2010, Middle East Venture Partners is a venture capital firm focusing on early and growth-stage investments in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey. The firm invests in technology-driven sectors such as software, internet, e-commerce, mobility, new media, enterprise, SaaS, IoT, education, and e-health. It typically allocates between $0.2 million to $5 million per investment, aiming for minority stakes of 15% to 30%.
Yemeksepeti is Turkey's leading online food ordering platform, allowing users to order meals from a wide selection of restaurants via the internet. Operating in 58 provinces, Yemeksepeti has partnered with approximately 8,000 restaurants, enabling efficient food delivery within a time frame of 30 to 45 minutes. The platform provides customers with direct access to their favorite dining options, ensuring a convenient ordering experience. Expanding its reach beyond Turkey, the company also established a presence in the Middle East under the brand Foodonclick.com, currently serving countries such as the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Greece.
TVM Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 1983 and headquartered in Munich, with offices across Europe, the United States, the Middle East and Asia. It provides early-stage through growth investments in life sciences, including biopharma, diagnostics, medtech, digital health, and in information and communications technology spanning software, semiconductors, telecommunications and related services. The firm typically invests between modest seven figures and low tens of millions of euros, often taking majority stakes in portfolio companies and supporting growth to market readiness, licensing, or global expansion. Exits are pursued through initial public offerings or sales to strategic buyers. The firm favors investments in Western markets, with attention to cross-border licenses and international collaboration.
Established in 2015, IM Funding is a Beirut-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage and growth-stage businesses in Lebanon. It offers a six-month acceleration program for early-stage Lebanese startups.
FasterCapital is an online incubator, accelerator, and venture builder based in Dubai that supports startups and small businesses worldwide. It provides equity-based services, including technical development and business development, and assists ventures seeking funding from angels and venture capitalists. Founded in 2010, FasterCapital engages in a broad range of technology-driven sectors such as fintech, edtech, health tech, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and related fields.
Founded in 2004, Talabat is a leading online food ordering and delivery platform operating across the Middle East and North Africa. It offers a wide selection of restaurants, secure online payments, and exclusive deals.
Giftee, established in 2010 and headquartered in Japan, specializes in digital retail solutions, focusing on the distribution of eGifts to businesses and consumers. The company operates as an online service provider, allowing users to send eGifts through email or messaging platforms like LINE, accompanied by personalized messages such as expressions of gratitude and congratulations. Giftee collaborates with various brands to generate eVouchers for marketing, employee engagement, and customer reward initiatives, thereby fostering connections and enhancing interactions across different sectors. With a commitment to creating a more interconnected society, Giftee aims to empower its partners and users through innovative digital gifting solutions.
Founded in 2015, Lorax Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Cairo, Egypt. It focuses on investing in companies across various sectors such as financial services, clean energy, logistics, infrastructure, healthcare, consumer goods, retail, and manufacturing.
Flat6Labs is a prominent accelerator and venture capital firm based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2011. It plays a crucial role in fostering the technology ecosystem in the MENA region by investing in seed and early-stage startups across various sectors, including transportation, mobile, big data, and virtual reality. With offices in multiple cities such as Abu Dhabi, Amman, Beirut, Jeddah, Manama, and Tunis, Flat6Labs supports over 100 innovative startups annually, empowering entrepreneurs to realize their ambitions. The firm offers a range of investment amounts from $50,000 to $500,000, catering to startups from pre-seed to pre-Series A stages. In addition to financial support, Flat6Labs provides a comprehensive suite of services, connecting startups with a vast network of business mentors, investors, and corporate partners, thereby enhancing their growth potential. The firm is committed to expanding its impact in emerging markets while maintaining its leadership position in the region's startup ecosystem.
Silicon Badia is a venture capital firm that invests in technology companies globally, with activity in the Middle East and the United States and a base in Amman, Jordan. It pursues opportunities across enterprise software, business-to-business technology, developer tools, education, finance, consumer goods, agriculture, health, insurance, life sciences, mobility, and logistics.
Established in 1996, VNV Global is an investment company specializing in identifying and investing in assets with significant potential for value growth. The firm focuses on online marketplaces and businesses exhibiting strong network effects across sectors such as marketplaces, mobility, and health and wellness.
Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) is a Dubai-based venture capital firm established in 2010, with additional offices in Beirut, Bahrain, and Riyadh. It focuses on investing in early and growth-stage companies in the GCC and Levant regions, targeting sectors such as e-commerce, cloud-based software, education, digital services, consumer technology, and financial technology. MEVP seeks to support innovative small and medium enterprises, primarily investing between $0.2 million and $5 million while typically holding a minority stake of 15% to 30% in its portfolio companies. With over $260 million in assets under management, MEVP is recognized as one of the largest and most established venture capital firms in the Middle East, demonstrating a strong appetite for cross-border investments.
Founded in 1997, Endeavor is a global non-profit organization dedicated to supporting high-impact entrepreneurs. With operations in nearly 40 countries, Endeavor's network comprises over 2,000 entrepreneurs who have created more than 3.9 million jobs and generated revenues exceeding $28 billion.
Philip Morris International is a global tobacco company that manufactures and sells cigarettes, reduced‑risk and smoke‑free products, and related devices and accessories. Its portfolio includes heated tobacco and nicotine‑containing vapor products under IQOS and HEETS, as well as heat sticks, vapes, and oral nicotine offerings. The company markets a broad brand lineup, including Marlboro, Parliament, L&M, Chesterfield, and others, with a geographic focus outside the United States across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. In 2023 PMI broadened its US footprint through the acquisition of Swedish Match, gaining access to traditional oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches. PMI originated in 2008 from Altria’s international operations, emphasizing international markets and a diversified approach to tobacco products beyond conventional cigarettes.
Founded in Dubai in 2014, Wamda Capital is a leading venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology startups across the MENA region. It provides multi-stage funding, from seed to growth stages, aiming to support portfolio companies until exit.
EagleBank is a local community business bank with eighteen offices across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC. It provides personalized customer service and custom financial solutions for the local business community, helping companies manage their banking needs. EagleBank also offers a full range of personal banking products and services. The bank combines local market knowledge with a commitment to accessibility and practical support, serving individuals and businesses that value dependable, community-focused banking.
Established in 1990, the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation is a global philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence and data science for social impact. It invests in research, development, and implementation of data-driven technologies across various sectors to improve lives worldwide.
Gulf Capital is an Abu Dhabi-based alternative asset manager with offices in Dubai, Cairo, Riyadh, and Singapore. It pursues late-stage control buyouts, growth capital, real estate development, and private debt across Growth Markets, with a focus on technology, fintech, healthcare, business services, consumer, and sustainability sectors. The firm partners with entrepreneurs and management teams to provide growth capital, strategic guidance, and operational expertise to build market-leading companies. With over fifteen years of investment experience, it has completed numerous investments and manages over $2.5 billion in assets across seven funds and investment vehicles. Gulf Capital emphasizes governance and responsible investing, aligning with Terra Carta and the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment.
SHUAA Capital is a prominent financial services firm headquartered in Dubai, UAE, with a legacy dating back to 1979. Following its merger in 2019, it operates as a leading asset management and investment banking platform with approximately US$14 billion in assets under management. The firm has a diverse range of offerings, including comprehensive asset management services that focus on public and private markets, real estate, and alternative investment strategies. SHUAA Capital also excels in investment banking, providing corporate finance advisory, transaction services, and assistance with capital markets, including equity and debt securities. It has played a significant role in facilitating sukuk issuances and enhancing market liquidity in the region. The firm is regulated by the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority, ensuring compliance with financial regulations. SHUAA Capital serves a broad clientele, including financial institutions and regional small and medium enterprises, aiming to foster growth and investment in the Middle East and North Africa.
SRMG Ventures is an investment firm focused on the future of media. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, it invests primarily in media-related companies, with a preference for those involved in media creation, digital media, and immersive entertainment.
Established in 2000 by Bill and Melinda Gates, this foundation is dedicated to enhancing healthcare, reducing extreme poverty globally, and expanding educational opportunities. It operates regionally with offices in Seattle, Washington D.C., New Delhi, Beijing, and London.
Founded in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2012, BECO Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies. It focuses on sectors such as mobile, internet of things, software as a service, and technology across the Middle East and North Africa region.
Savour Ventures, established in 2017 and headquartered in Kuwait City, is the first food vertical accelerator in the Middle East. The firm focuses on supporting early-stage companies across the food supply chain, which includes sectors such as agriculture, ag-tech, food distribution, retail, consumer packaged goods, food and beverages, and food technology. Savour provides its entrepreneurs with $50,000 in startup capital, access to mentorship and workshops led by industry experts, and a robust network of leading food companies, investors, and media. The accelerator's curriculum is informed by extensive experience from Creative Startups, and it offers collaborative coworking spaces for like-minded food entrepreneurs. Additionally, Savour fosters a powerful alumni network of over 80 founders from its past programs, enhancing opportunities for collaboration and growth within the food industry.
Village Capital is a Washington, DC-based organization founded in 2009 that operates accelerator programs and supports early-stage ventures worldwide. It targets sectors including agriculture, education, energy, financial services, health, and technology, focusing on environmental, social, and economic challenges. Village Capital uses a peer-led model in which entrepreneurs rank ventures and award seed funding to the top graduates of each program. The organization provides training and connects founders, investors, and communities to resources and capital with the aim of broadening access to entrepreneurship. Since its inception, Village Capital has supported more than 1,000 entrepreneurs through its programs and partnered with affiliated investment funds; program graduates have generated about $61.5 million in revenue, reached around 8.5 million customers, and created over 11,500 jobs.
EWTP Capital Arabia is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in emerging digital economies. It targets to partner with business models emerging in MENA as well as entrepreneurs from other markets keen to explore the MENA market. The firm aspires to build a true mix of cross-cultural hybrid teams, a recipe for sustained success and leadership.
Wa'ed Ventures is a corporate venture capital fund established in 2013 and based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. With a capital of $500 million, it aims to foster a robust startup ecosystem by investing in local technology-driven startups while encouraging international entrepreneurs to adapt their innovations for the Saudi market. The firm focuses on sectors such as sustainability, manufacturing, digitalization, and social innovation, contributing to the diversification and growth of the Kingdom's economy.
Bossa Invest is a venture capital firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2011, that manages investment portfolios and provides asset management services to clients across sectors, with a focus on software as a service companies, and analyzes market trends to inform its investment decisions while operating in finance, technology, and real estate.
Established in 2021 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tenami Capital provides non-dilutive, revenue-based funding tailored for founders of early-stage ventures.
Oasis500 is a prominent seed investment company and business accelerator located in Amman, Jordan, specializing in the technology and creative industries. Established in 2010, it supports entrepreneurs by transforming their ideas into scalable businesses through investment and mentorship. The company identifies promising entrepreneurs, invites them to participate in intensive workshops that enhance their business skills, and provides direct investment opportunities for more mature pitches. Successful startups receive acceleration services for 180 days, focusing on growth and development. During this period, they benefit from the expertise of Oasis500's staff and a network of mentors, as well as access to a vibrant entrepreneurial community. Additionally, Oasis500 connects startups with a network of investors to facilitate follow-on funding, significantly contributing to the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem in Jordan and the wider MENA region.
STV is an independent venture capital investment firm based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2018. It is anchored by STC, the largest telecom operator in the MENA region, granting access to essential assets such as network infrastructure, customer analytics, and an extensive customer base. This support enables STV to assist its portfolio companies in scaling their operations effectively. The firm focuses on investing in early and later-stage companies, with a particular emphasis on the information technology sector.
Crescent Enterprises Invests, established in 2007, is a Sharjah, UAE-based multinational firm that operates as the private equity investment arm of Crescent Enterprises. It focuses on investing in early to growth-stage technology-enabled startups and select venture funds, both regionally and globally, through its corporate venture capital platform, CE-Ventures.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956, is a member of the World Bank Group dedicated to fostering private sector development in emerging markets. It provides financial services, including loans and equity investments, ranging from $1 million to $100 million, with a focus on projects that drive economic growth and social impact. IFC invests across various sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, education, technology, and financial services.
Delivery Hero is a global online food delivery platform that operates a network of online ordering sites connecting customers with restaurant partners. It operates in over 70 countries across five continents and serves the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa. The platform enables customers to browse menus, place orders, and have meals delivered or picked up, while revenue primarily comes from commissions on each order, varying by country, restaurant type, and service. As a tech-enabled marketplace, it coordinates ordering and delivery through its partner network, offering a wide range of local food options.
Caledonia Investments, established in 1878, is a UK-based investment trust company listed on the London Stock Exchange. It manages a diversified portfolio, with approximately 32% in quoted investments, 34% in private capital, and 25% in funds. The company invests across various sectors, including industrial, consumer services, financial services, healthcare, leisure, and real estate management, both in public and private companies, as well as private equity funds.
Founded in 2013, iMENA Group is a venture capital investment firm based in Abu Dhabi. It focuses on investing in, building, and partnering with innovative companies across the technology, information, and internet sectors within the Middle East and North Africa region.
Franklin Templeton is a global investment management organization, established in 1947. It offers conservatively managed mutual funds, specializing in bond funds under the Franklin brand, international funds under the Templeton brand, and value funds under the Mutual Series brand. The company serves individual investors, corporations, and financial institutions worldwide.
Vistas Media is a Singapore-based venture capital firm and media-focused investment company established in 2018. It concentrates on media and technology opportunities, including B2C platforms, film and media projects, advertising technology, blockchain, gaming, and related tech sectors.
Founded in 1953, BDC Capital is a Canadian investment firm specializing in growth and expansion financing. It focuses on information technology, technology, energy, cleantech, and healthcare sectors across Canada.
International Holding Company is a United Arab Emirates-based diversified conglomerate with a broad portfolio spanning real estate and construction, food, technology, financial services, marine and dredging, hospitality and leisure, energy, and other services. Through its subsidiaries, it engages in management services, investing in diversified projects, trading and importing food items, and selling poultry products. The company aims to build a global ecosystem that supports growth opportunities, technology, and innovation across its businesses and markets.
Founded in 2013, Saned Partners is a venture capital firm based in Beirut, Lebanon. It aims to nurture early-stage companies in the MENA region into growth and profitability by providing funding and resources. The firm invests primarily in information technology, telecommunication, media, light manufacturing, food, beverage, and consumer services sectors.
Generac Power Systems designs and manufactures power generation equipment for residential, commercial, and industrial markets. It offers standby and portable generators, automatic transfer switches, and related accessories, including home energy storage with PWRcell, and power products such as lighting and outdoor power equipment. The company provides installation, maintenance, repairs, spare parts, and service support, and sells its products through retailers, service centers, and dealers in the United States, Canada, and internationally via online stores. Generac serves professionals and organizations across industries such as healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, education, and retail.
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) is a government entity dedicated to attracting and facilitating investment in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It focuses on creating opportunities for innovative investors and businesses, regardless of their size, by fostering connections within Abu Dhabi's innovation ecosystem. ADIO offers a variety of tailored services and incentives designed to support businesses in establishing and growing their operations in the emirate. Through its efforts, ADIO aims to ensure long-term, sustainable success for businesses within the local market and the broader region.
Founded in 2017, Murex Partners is a venture capital firm headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It specializes in thesis-driven investing across enterprise, healthcare, and consumer sectors.
Intalio, Inc. is a software provider based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in web-based business process management solutions. The company develops the Intalio|bpms platform, an open-source tool that allows organizations to design, deploy, and manage business processes effectively. Intalio's suite of products enables the creation of scalable business applications that enhance user experiences and facilitate engagement with employees, partners, and customers across various sectors, including aerospace, healthcare, financial services, and education. By integrating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing, Intalio offers innovative solutions for managing unstructured data and optimizing operational efficiency. Founded in 1999 and formerly known as ExOffice Technologies, Inc., Intalio operates globally, serving clients in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company has been a subsidiary of Ever Team SAS since 2015.
Founded in 2018, BackBone Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Zurich and Frankfurt am Main. It specializes in seed and early-stage investments, focusing on information technology, food tech, and disruptive technologies across Europe and Israel.