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Omakase Investment Club

England Founded 2018 Website LinkedIn
Cheque Size$1M to $50M
Stages6
Industries5
Markets20
Stated Portfolio2
Operating Since2018 (8y)

About Omakase Investment Club

Omakase Investment Club is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments within the food and beverage sector. The firm focuses on startups in three key categories: Restaurants, Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) & Physical Outlets, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), and Food Technology & Ancillary Services. By leveraging a network of entrepreneurs, venture capital funds, accelerators, and business counterparts, Omakase gains access to exclusive deal flow, enabling them to identify and invest in high-growth opportunities with strong management teams. The firm's investor members are a coalition of like-minded next-generation business leaders from the MENA region, bringing significant strategic value and experience alongside their capital. This coalition positions Omakase with a unique advantage to entrepreneurs raising funds, ensuring strategic value and access to the MENA markets for expansionary growth. The firm aims to help entrepreneurs gain access to the MENA market, reduce barriers to entry, and navigate regulatory challenges, thereby facilitating successful market entry and growth. The name 'Omakase' is a Japanese phrase meaning 'I'll leave it to you,' traditionally used with Japanese chefs to honor their experience and good taste by allowing them to determine the dishes to be served with full discretion. In the context of the investment club, the phrase symbolizes the firm's trust in exceptional entrepreneurs with capable management teams who have built unique food and beverage brands with high growth potential. Once Omakase invests in a startup, they place their trust in the entrepreneur to lead the journey, providing support and resources as needed to ensure success.

Geographical Focus

Other stated markets14

United StatesUnited KingdomUnited Arab EmiratesSaudi ArabiaQatarKuwaitOmanLebanonBahrainJordanIraqPalestineYemenSyria

Requirements

Strong management teams, Unique food and beverage brands with high growth potential, Relevance to current market demands, Potential for expansion into the MENA region

Stated Portfolio2

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TypeVenture Capital
CityEngland
Founded2018
Minimum Cheque$1M
Maximum Cheque$50M