Dubai · Pre-Seed–Growth · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
BECO Capital invests in original thinkers and founders characterized by relentless execution, supporting companies from inception to growth. The firm expresses strong conviction in the growth drivers of the Gulf region and positions itself to power ventures across their early and expansion phases.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 15 of 16 portfolio companiesSaaS ×7Logistics & Supply Chain ×4Marketplaces ×4Mobility & Transportation ×4Fintech ×3Deep Tech ×2HR Tech ×2Wellness & Fitness ×2
HQs:United Arab Emirates×6Egypt×2Saudi Arabia×2India×1
Investments · 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 12 dated
Swvl operates a mobility platform for managing, tracking, and optimizing transit and fleet operations, offering a Rider App, Captain App, Admin Dashboard, and Partner Portal.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaS
Co-investorsCapria VenturesCedar Mundi VenturesCOTU VenturesDASH VenturesSawari VenturesVNV Global+4 more
Swvl provides a mobility platform for managing transit and fleet operations.
Mobility & TransportationSaaSDubai
Ahmed Sabbah(Interim Chief Financial Officer)Mostafa Kandil(Chief Executive Officer and Chairman)inAbdullah Mansour(Interim Chief Financial Officer)Gbenga Oyebode(Director)Bjorn von Sivers(Director)Steve Albrecht(Director)
Board seatDany Farha· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsRAED VenturesSilicon BadiaArzan VCBECO BoosterColle Capital PartnersEndeavor Catalyst
Co-investors4DX VenturesEQ2 VenturesLoftyInc Capital
Careem operates a super app offering ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery (Quik), and related everyday services to consumers.
ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationDubai, AE
Karl Magnus Olsson(Founder)in
Co-investorsCedar Mundi VenturesCoatue ManagementCOTU VenturesDCM VenturesIris CapitalLumia Capital+3 more
ClearGrid is a debt resolution platform that works with lenders to help borrowers view their balances, set up payment plans, and manage repayments at their own pace.
FintechSaaS
Mohammad Al Zaben(Founder)in
Co-investorsNuwa CapitalRAED VenturesWamda Capital9Yards CapitalEndeavor CatalystProtagonist
Fresha is a booking platform and business management software for salons, barbershops, medspas, and wellness studios, letting consumers discover and book beauty and self-care appointments while providing businesses with online booking, payments, reminders, and consultation forms.
MarketplacesSaaSWellness & Fitness
William Zeqiri(Founder)inNick Miller(Founder)in
Co-investorsCOTU VenturesEQ2 VenturesMiddle East Venture Partners (MEVP)Target Global
Invact Metaversity operates a virtual university campus that delivers immersive, cohort-based learning through browser and VR headset access, using WebXR and spatial computing to run 3D classrooms, breakout rooms, and avatar-based interactions.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEdTechBengaluru, IN
Tanay Pratap(Founder & CEO)inManish Maheshwari(Co-Founder (former CEO))in
Co-investorsArkam Ventures2am VCCapria VenturesMars Shot VenturesPICUS CAPITAL
Kitopi operates and manages a network of over 200 restaurants and delivery-only kitchens across the Middle East, running homegrown food brands supported by its in-house Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) that manages kitchen operations.
B2B MarketplacesFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsCOTU VenturesMSA NovoNext Legacy PartnersNordstarReshapeSoftBank Vision Fund+4 more
NorthLadder operates a trade-in platform for used mobile devices and other electronics, connecting sellers with a network of buyers.
Circular EconomyMarketplacesRetail TechDubai, AE
Co-investorsDFF VenturesVentureSouq
NowPay is a financial wellness platform offered to companies as an employee benefit, giving workers on-demand access to their earned salary, instant bill payments, money transfers, gold and silver investing, and shopping plans through an app.
FintechHR TechWellness & Fitness
Mostafa Ashour
Co-investors4DX Ventures500 GlobalCapria VenturesMSA NovoVKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)Plug and Play Ventures+1 more
PropertyFinder is an online marketplace and mobile app for buying, selling, and renting residential and commercial properties in the United Arab Emirates.
MarketplacesPropTechDubai, AE
Co-investorsCOTU VenturesFrancisco PartnersVNV Global
RemotePass is a platform for managing HR, payroll, and spend across a company's global and local workforce, including contractors, employer-of-record (EOR) employees, and direct hires.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaS
Kamal Reggad
Co-investorsA15COTU VenturesEBRD Venture Capital Investment ProgrammeFlyer One VenturesKhwarizmi VenturesWamda Capital+1 more
Si-Ware Systems designs proprietary sensing technologies, including miniaturized mid-infrared spectral sensors and full systems, combining chip design, hardware, software, and AI for material analysis.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Co-investorsQBN CapitalSawari Ventures
Sirdab provides logistics and warehouse management infrastructure for companies across Saudi Arabia, offering storage, inventory management, transportation, and customs clearance through an integrated digital platform.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSRiyadh, SA
Naif Alzahri(Founder)inAbdulrahman Alnamlah(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorCOTU Ventures
Syarah is an online marketplace for buying and selling new and used cars in Saudi Arabia, offering inspected used vehicles (200+ point checks), warranties, test drives, home delivery, and financing options.
E-commerceMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsCOTU VenturesPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)RAED VenturesVision VenturesElm+1 more
Thndr is a mobile investment platform that allows users to invest in Egyptian and international stocks, mutual funds, and gold.
FintechCairo, EG
Ahmad Hammouda(Founder)inSeif Amr(Cofounder)in
Co-investors4DX VenturesA'Z AngelsLoftyInc CapitalMSA NovoOlive Tree CapitalPlus VC+2 more
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioSWVLNASDAQ: SWVL
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSWVL · tickerreport.com · Aug 11, 2026
Careem · fwdstart.me · Aug 7, 2026
SWVL · stocktitan.net · Apr 20, 2026
Kitopi · en.incarabia.com · Feb 5, 2026
NowPay · weetracker.com · Jan 27, 2026
Sirdab · extruct.ai · Dec 5, 2025
Thndr · disruptafrica.com · May 23, 2025
ClearGrid · enterpriseam.com · Mar 21, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does BECO Capital invest at?
- BECO Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What is BECO Capital's typical check size?
- BECO Capital typically writes checks of $905K – $60M.
- What sectors does BECO Capital focus on?
- BECO Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is BECO Capital located?
- BECO Capital is headquartered in Dubai, AE.
- Does BECO Capital lead rounds?
- BECO Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does BECO Capital co-invest with?
- BECO Capital most often shares deals with COTU Ventures, EQ2 Ventures, Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP), among 4 tracked co-investors.
From the blog
visit blog ↗BECO Capital has been writing about AI adoption opportunities in the mid-market through its co-founded venture Algebra AI, and celebrating the continued growth of portfolio company Fresha, which achieved unicorn status through product-led growth strategies. AI summary
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team[PreMoney MENA 2015] BECO Capital, Dany Farha: "Smooth Operator: Investment Insights"
500 Global · Dany Farha
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