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Atoia Ventures

Impact investor

Dubai · Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Atoia Ventures is a founder-friendly fund based in Dubai that emphasizes impact investing and support for diverse founders, including women. It backs startups in EdTech, HRTech, Cybersecurity, Cloud Services, AI, IoT and related fields from early seed through Series A and into growth. The team, made up of experienced entrepreneurs, positions itself as a fast, transparent partner offering both capital and operational infrastructure to help portfolio companies scale toward market leadership. Its focus areas align with several UN Sustainable Development Goals such as gender equality, quality education, reduced inequalities, and industry, innovation and infrastructure.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 31, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
Dubai, AE
Instruments
Equity
AUM
$25M

Team · 1 people

from the firm's website
Erik Ashkenov· General Partner

A serial tech entrepreneur and investor who began in retail banking at ABN AMRO, RBS and HSBC, then grew outsourcing firm Intercomp over a decade. He founded automation-focused outsourcing company Alphion in 2021 and is an active angel investor, including in early-wage-access startup ProsperPay.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Atoia Ventures invest at?
Atoia Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Atoia Ventures focus on?
Atoia Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, EdTech, HR Tech, Impact & Social Good, IoT.
Where is Atoia Ventures located?
Atoia Ventures is headquartered in Dubai, AE.

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