COTU Ventures is a Dubai-based venture capital firm founded in 2021 that invests in early-stage startups across the Middle East and North Africa. The firm, whose name stands for Champions of the Underdog, focuses on backing founders at the pre-seed and seed stages when they are most underestimated. Led by General Partner Amir Farha, who has been active in the regional ecosystem since 2008, COTU raised $54 million for its inaugural fund in February 2024. COTU's investment activity in Africa demonstrates a concentrated focus on fintech solutions in Egypt. The firm has invested $13 million across four seed-stage funding rounds in MoneyHash, an Egyptian fintech platform that orchestrates payments across providers, markets, and channels. These investments span from April 2021 through January 2025, reflecting sustained commitment to the company's growth. COTU typically deploys between $500,000 and $2 million per investment while reserving capital for follow-on rounds, and maintains a hands-on approach to supporting founders from inception through post-product launch.
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