Baraka
YC S21Dubai, AE · Founded 2020 · 34 employees · Hiring · 8 known investors
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Baraka is an investment platform that provides tools and market insights for retail investors to make long-term investment decisions. The platform targets young populations in the Middle East who lack access to investment apps and financial markets.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)
Baraka was founded in 2020 by Feras Jalbout and Kunal Taneja.
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Feras Jalboutin𝕏Founder & CEOHe previously worked as an asset manager and venture capital investor before starting the company.
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Kunal TanejainCo-Founder & CPTO2022–2024Kunal Taneja has held executive roles in business and technology across multiple industries, with experience in digital transformation, product management, and cybersecurity. He is focused on building infrastructure solutions at Baraka.
Investors · 8
Nuwa CapitalDubai · $1.2M – $39M
Raptor GroupMiami Beachvia James J. Pallotta · inferred
Valar Ventures LlcSan Francisco · $100K – $5M
VentureSouqAbu Dhabi · $250K – $50M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
FJ Labsreported · 2 sourcesNew York · $100K – $3M
Global Founders CapitalreportedBerlin · $637K – $32M
Tribe CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $25K – $75M
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$20M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2021–2022
- $20MraisedNov 2022 · 2 sources
Valar Ventures (lead)
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountseedAug 2021Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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3 people who came through Baraka went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Baraka do?
- Baraka is an investment platform that provides tools and market insights for retail investors to make long-term investment decisions. The platform targets young populations in the Middle East who lack access to investment apps and financial markets.
- Who founded Baraka?
- Baraka was founded by Feras Jalbout, Kunal Taneja in 2020.
- Who are Baraka's investors?
- Baraka's investors include Nuwa Capital, Raptor Group, Valar Ventures Llc, VentureSouq, Y Combinator, FJ Labs, Global Founders Capital, Tribe Capital.
- How much funding has Baraka raised?
- Baraka has disclosed $20M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Baraka headquartered?
- Baraka is headquartered in Dubai, AE.