Dubai · Pre-Seed–Growth · 4 people tracked
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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 · 4 people
from the firm's website & curated
Founder mafia
3 people who came through BECO Capital went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 21 of 24 portfolio companiesSaaS ×9Fintech ×8Consumer ×4Logistics & Supply Chain ×4Marketplaces ×4Mobility & Transportation ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3B2B Marketplaces ×3
HQs:United Arab Emirates×6Egypt×4Saudi Arabia×2United States×2Bahrain×1India×1
Investments · 24 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 22024 · 12023 · 12022 · 52021 · 12020 · 112 dated
Swvl provides a demand-responsive fleet management platform for commercial transportation operators, enabling cost optimization and operational oversight through real-time monitoring, resource planning, and analytics tools.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSCairo, EG
Co-investorsAutotech VenturesCapria VenturesCedar Mundi VenturesCOTU VenturesDASH VenturesSawari Ventures+5 more
Property Finder is a real estate marketplace and portal serving property seekers, agents, and developers across the MENA region with property listings, data tools, and CRM solutions.
Data & InfrastructureMarketplacesPropTechDubai, AE
Michael Lahyani(Founder & CEO)inRenan Bourdeau(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsFrancisco PartnersGeneral AtlanticPermiraCOTU VenturesVNV Global
Swvl provides a mobility platform for managing transit and fleet operations.
Mobility & TransportationSaaSDubai
Ahmed Sabbah(Interim Chief Financial Officer)inMostafa Kandil(Chief Executive Officer and Chairman)inAbdullah Mansour(Interim Chief Financial Officer)inGbenga 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
Careem operates an "everything app" for the greater Middle East, offering ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery, and payments to consumers across the region.
ConsumerFintechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationDubai, AE
Karl Magnus Olsson(Founder)in
Co-investorsUberCedar Mundi VenturesCoatue ManagementCOTU VenturesDCM VenturesIris Capital+5 more
ChatFood is an omnichannel ordering and marketing platform for hospitality venues, acquired by Deliverect in 2023.
Co-investorsCOTU VenturesWamda CapitalAntler
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
CoinMENA is a licensed digital asset exchange platform where users can buy, sell, send, receive, and store cryptocurrencies as well as deposit and withdraw in local currency.
Crypto & Web3FintechManama, BH
Dina Sam'an(Founder)inTalal Tabbaa(Founder)in
Co-investorsAMK Investment OfficeYolo InvestmentsArab Bank (Switzerland)Circle & Co.Kenetic
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 built Metaversity, an online learning platform offering backend, data analytics and full-stack programs structured into cohort-based learning pathways for students.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEdTechSaaSBengaluru, 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+10 more
Merkle provides customer experience management and marketing services, helping enterprises align their technology strategy with business goals and deliver personalized, unified brand experiences across customer touchpoints.
AdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech
Co-investorsInventus Capital PartnersTCVArrington CapitalDarrow HoldingsHashedK3 Ventures+2 more
Merkle Trade operated a decentralized trading platform in the DeFi space, serving retail crypto traders.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investorsArrington CapitalArrington XRP CapitalDarrow HoldingsFenbushi CapitalHashedK3 Ventures+5 more
Northladder operates a trade-in platform for devices that automates assessments, connects sellers to multiple buyers, and ensures sustainable device renewal.
B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyMarketplacesRetail TechSaaSDubai, AE
Sandeep Shetty(Founder)inPishu Ganglani(Founder)in
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
Co-investors4DX Ventures500 GlobalCapria VenturesMSA NovoVKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)Plug and Play Ventures+1 more
RemotePass provides a platform for remote professionals to receive payments in 90+ currencies, manage expenses, generate automated invoices, and access benefits like health insurance and tax management.
FintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Kamal Reggad(Founder)in
Co-investorsA15COTU VenturesEBRD Venture Capital Investment ProgrammeFlyer One VenturesKhwarizmi VenturesWamda Capital+1 more
Si-Ware Systems develops sensing technologies combining MEMS, optical components, embedded processing, and AI to create sensing solutions for industrial and scientific applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareIoTSemiconductors
Co-investorsQBN CapitalSawari Ventures
Silicon Badia is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups across multiple industries.
Co-investorsAMK Investment OfficeCisco InvestmentsAzolla VenturesClimate CapitalSilicon BadiaSkyRiver 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
Start2 Group is a global innovation partner that supports startups through development and commercialization services, working with governments, investors, and corporations across North and South America, Europe, and Asia.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechGovTechSector Agnostic
Co-investorsStart2 Group500 GlobalWa'ed Ventures
Syarah is an online marketplace for buying and selling used cars, operating in Saudi Arabia.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesMobility & TransportationRiyadh, SA
Salah Sharef(Founder)in
Co-investorsCOTU VenturesPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)RAED VenturesVision VenturesElm+1 more
Sympl is a buy-now-pay-later platform that lets bank cardholders split purchases into 3, 4, or 5 interest-free installments at checkout without an application process, both in-store and online.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFintechRetail TechSan Rafael, US
Mohamed El-Feky(Co-Founder & CEO)inKarim Tawfik(Co-Founder & CTO)inYasmine Henna(Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer)inJason Wright(Executive Officer, Director)Scott Marchand(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsA15Capria VenturesGlobal Ventures
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+4 more
Thndr Games develops mobile puzzle and card games, including Tetro Tiles (a tile-stacking puzzle game) and Club Bitcoin (a classic Solitaire game), where players can earn Bitcoin while playing.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3Gaming
Co-investorsEndeavor CatalystJIMCOProsus VenturesY Combinator
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Abwaab
Exits · 4
1 IPOs · 3 acquisitions · showing 1SWVLNASDAQ: SWVL
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Stride Ventures · itbrief.co.uk · Sep 14, 2026
Merkle · bangkokpost.com · Aug 12, 2026
SWVL · tickerreport.com · Aug 11, 2026
Careem · fwdstart.me · Aug 7, 2026
Merkle · 0xkrt26.github.io · Aug 4, 2026
Property Finder · dxbstart.com · Jun 2, 2026
SWVL · stocktitan.net · Apr 20, 2026
Silicon Badia · techfundingnews.com · Mar 26, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has BECO Capital made?
- BECO Capital has 24 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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
Co-investors · 47
500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) is a venture capital firm whose flagship Silicon Valley strategy backs promising technology companies from pre-seed onward across a range of sectors and geographies.
Silicon Badia is a venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs to solve major global problems, having invested in over 100 startups across more than 15 tech industries since 2012.
Picus Capital is a privately financed venture capital investor focused on early-stage technology ventures, having backed over 170 companies with a long-term, entrepreneur-aligned approach.
Plus VC (+VC) is a MENA-focused early-stage investor with Silicon Valley origins that has backed over 250 startups across 15 MENA countries, providing capital plus training, mentorship, and community support.
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General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.
Founders Fund is a venture capital firm that backs technology companies building transformative products.
Craft Ventures is a venture capital firm run by a team of former founders, operators, and investors who partner closely with founders to help build and scale technology companies.
Bessemer Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs across enterprise, consumer, and healthcare sectors from early stages through growth.
Long Journey Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that backs unconventional, 'magically weird' founders and ideas, positioning itself as a hands-on, community-oriented partner to its companies.
Soma Capital is a venture capital firm that partners early with founders, emphasizing close relationships and running a fellows program for those just getting started.
Red Swan Ventures backs founders at the earliest stage, aiming to be a founder's first outside capital, focusing on companies born from platform shifts and cultural insight that serve enduring human needs.
Not Boring Capital operates as a "solo GP + media flywheel" fund where Packy McCormick runs a one-person VC fund tightly coupled to his Not Boring newsletter, using writing to source deals, win allocation, and amplify portfolio companies through content creation rather than traditional multi-partner firm structures. The fund's strategy combines extreme breadth with minimal ownership—deploying across 79 companies in 19 verticals without board seats or lead positions—while offering founders a unique value proposition through Sponsored Deep Dives that serve as both revenue generation and in-depth company analysis that helps founders tell their stories to customers, hires, and future investors.
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2048 VenturesWEEKENDVibe CapitalGaingelsBetter Tomorrow VenturesLOI VentureBedrockShaan All AccessFlourish VenturesAllison Pickens VenturesPreston-Werner VenturesK2 GlobalEXPONENT FOUNDERS CAPITALBasementHummingbird VenturesActive CapitalImmeasurableBackstage CapitalParadox CapitalColor CapitalSunshine LakeBootstrapLabsLearn CapitalSparkLabs Global VenturesThe ClubSaaSholicHaatchAdapt VenturesInterlock CapitalSterling RoadVentureFriendsInfinity VenturesValia VenturesLearnStartFalcons
Firms observed investing alongside BECO Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with BECO Capital's recorded portfolio.
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