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Cheque Size$1M to $10M
Stages7
Industries36
Markets32
Stated Portfolio21
Operating Since2013 (13y)

About VentureSouq

VentureSouq is a venture capital firm based in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, focusing on early-stage technology companies. The firm manages thematic funds with a current emphasis on FinTech and ClimateTech, aiming to partner with exceptional entrepreneurs to create long-term impact. Their investment approach is thesis-driven, targeting sectors that align with their strategic focus. The firm's investment strategy encompasses various stages, including Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage, and Pre-IPO. Geographically, VentureSouq concentrates on the MENA region, with a particular focus on countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Palestine, Mauritania, Somalia, and Djibouti. This regional focus allows them to leverage local market knowledge and networks to support portfolio companies effectively. VentureSouq's portfolio spans a diverse range of industries, including FinTech, ClimateTech, Digital Media, EdTech, EnvironmentalTech, AI, BioTech, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, E-commerce, Logistics, Agriculture, Energy, Transportation, and Real Estate. This broad industry focus enables the firm to identify and invest in innovative companies across various sectors, fostering growth and development within the MENA region's dynamic startup ecosystem.

Geographical Focus

Other stated markets24

United StatesUnited KingdomGermanyJapanAustraliaChinaIndiaBrazilFranceUnited Arab EmiratesMexicoSouth KoreaSaudi ArabiaQatarKuwaitOmanLebanonBahrainPakistanJordanIraqPalestineYemenSyria

Requirements

Strong founding team, Innovative business model, Scalable technology, Market traction, Early-stage technology companies in FinTech and ClimateTech sectors, Innovative technology solutions, Scalable business models, Strong founding teams, Alignment with FinTech or ClimateTech themes

Stated Portfolio21

Careem
Property Finder
Anghami
Tabby
Sary
Baraka
Creditbook
Huspy
PaymobStartup
Eyewa
The Luxury Closet
Fetchr
Snoonu
Floward
Souq.com
Yallacompare
Yalla Group
JadoPado
Proteinea
Bayzat
Opontia

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TypeVenture Capital
Founded2013
Minimum Cheque$1M
Maximum Cheque$10M