Shorooq

Shorooq Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. The firm manages alternative investments, with venture capital and credit practices focused on innovative technology companies across the MENA region and beyond. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with presence in Dubai, Riyadh, Egypt, and Korea, Shorooq emphasizes fintech, platforms, software, and deep tech. In Africa, Shorooq has actively invested in early-stage companies, including seed, Series A, and venture rounds. Recent investments include Settle (fintech, Egypt, seed), Nawy (real estate, Egypt, Series A), and Journify (marketing, Morocco, venture). These deals highlight a geographic focus on Egypt and Morocco, with sectors spanning fintech, real estate, and marketing. Shorooq Partners has backed over 45 companies and often co-invests with firms like Plug and Play, Partech, and Endeavor Catalyst.