Careem
Dubai, AE · Founded 2012 · 9 known investors
Careem operates a super app offering ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery (Quik), and related everyday services to consumers. The platform focuses on the Middle East region.
ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Investors · 9
Cedar Mundi VenturesLondon · $50K – $65M
COTU Ventures$300K – $37M
DCM VenturesMenlo Park · $250K – $15M
Iris CapitalParis · $1.1M – $32.4M
Lumia CapitalSan Francisco · $25K – $30M
Rakuten CapitalTokyo
Wamda CapitalDubai · $600K – $65M
BECO CapitalreportedDubai · $905K – $60M
STVreported · 2 sourcesDubai · $2.1M – $54M
Founder mafia
The Careem mafia →8 people who came through Careem went on to found or lead other companies.
Wael NafeeVP of ProductFounded HoverChatAhmed GalalLead product designerFounded HoverChatEnas SiamGeneral Manager - Careem Bus (an Uber comapny)Founded FlextockVusal DadalovSr. Software EngineerFounded IOMETEMotasim ZawawiProject Manager InternFounded LeversAkeed AzmiProgram Manager - CorporatesFounded CercliDavid RecheSenior Director of Product ManagementFounded CercliZeeshan AhmedProduct DesignerFounded Clara
In the news
Mubadala makes Moove a unicorn, Careem hands Uber a widening lossfwdstart.me · Aug 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Careem do?
- Careem operates a super app offering ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery (Quik), and related everyday services to consumers. The platform focuses on the Middle East region.
- Who are Careem's investors?
- Careem's investors include Cedar Mundi Ventures, COTU Ventures, DCM Ventures, Iris Capital, Lumia Capital, Rakuten Capital, Wamda Capital, BECO Capital and 1 more.
- Where is Careem headquartered?
- Careem is headquartered in Dubai, AE.