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Since 2019, VentureSouq has backed 9 African startups across 10 disclosed funding rounds totaling $162M, most heavily in Egypt and Fintech.
VentureSouq is a MENA based venture capital fund manager headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. It operates as an early stage VC firm with a regulated fund manager entity in Abu Dhabi Global Markets. The firm manages thematic funds with a strong focus on fintech and has an active presence across the Gulf and wider emerging markets. In Africa, VentureSouq invests primarily at the Seed and Series A stages, with additional participation in venture rounds. Its African portfolio includes companies in Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria, Morocco and Tanzania, reflecting a clear geographic preference for North and Sub Saharan Africa. The firm has backed fintech businesses such as Elevate Pay, Evolve Credit, MoneyHash, Konnash and NALA, as well as sector leaders like Helium Health in health tech, Nawy in real estate and property, Trella in logistics and supply chain and Yassir in quick commerce and mobility. VentureSouq frequently invests alongside leading global and regional venture capital firms and institutional investors, including Y Combinator, HOF Capital, Endeavor Catalyst, FJ Labs, Global Ventures and others. Its focus on early stage technology companies and its regulated presence in Abu Dhabi Global Markets underline a structured approach to venture investing in financial services innovation and adjacent sectors.
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VentureSouq has backed 9 African startups across 10 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $162M since 2019.
Mostly Series A: 4 of its 10 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Seed (4).
Its tracked rounds lean toward Fintech (5), Real Estate & Property (2), Health Tech (2), and 3 more sectors.
VentureSouq most often shares rounds with HOF Capital (4 shared deals), Y Combinator (4 shared deals), Endeavor Catalyst (3 shared deals).
VentureSouq is a MENA based early stage venture capital fund manager headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. It operates a regulated fund manager entity in Abu Dhabi Global Markets and manages thematic funds with a strong emphasis on fintech.
In Africa, VentureSouq has backed fintech companies such as Elevate Pay, Evolve Credit, MoneyHash, Konnash and NALA. It has also invested in Helium Health in health tech, Nawy in real estate and property, Trella in logistics and supply chain and Yassir in quick commerce and mobility.