Shorooq Partners
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Countries of investment
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Egypt
- Jordan
- Pakistan
- Bahrain
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Fintech
- Marketplaces
- SaaS
- Digital Infrastructure
- Consumer Internet
- Web3
About
Shorooq Partners is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm in the MENA region, focusing on investing in technology startups and partnering with exceptional founders to build sustainable businesses that address local challenges.
Shorooq Partners is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm in the MENA region, focusing on investing in technology startups and partnering with exceptional founders to build sustainable businesses that address local challenges.
Investment Thesis
Shorooq Partners invests across seed to growth stages in technology companies across MENA and emerging markets, focusing on fintech, marketplaces, platforms, and infrastructure with strong regional scale potential.
Manager's Experience
With extensive experience in venture capital, the fund manager has successfully navigated diverse sectors including technology and healthcare across the MENA region. They have completed over 30 deals, showcasing a strong focus on early-stage investments. Their strategic, data-driven approach has led to several notable exits, demonstrating an ability to identify and nurture high-potential startups. Active in fostering innovation, they prioritize operator-first strategies to drive growth and value creation.
Team
Mahmoud Adi - Founding Partner
Shane Shin - Founding Partner
Tarek Fouad - General Partner
Nathan Kwon - Principal
Bilal Surahyo - Principal
Portfolio
Tamara
Pure Harvest Smart Farms
ZenLedger
Colabs
Dukkantek
Mango Sciences
Hubpay
Kippa
Altro
Mudrex