Emkan Capital
Venture capitalRiyadh · Pre-Seed–Series A
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Investment thesis
Emkan Capital backs entrepreneurs from startup through scaleup, unicorn, and exit stages. It differentiates itself through a mentorship program connecting founders with top-tier international experts, and through its GPs' deep relationships with a Tier-1 international VC network (including co-investors such as Lightspeed, Battery, and 8VC), growth capital players (KKR, Apollo), and Fortune 500 corporates that can open M&A and customer opportunities. Its Majlis program runs virtual and in-person salon-style events and lectures for the region's entrepreneurs and ecosystem members.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 2 of 5 portfolio companiesSaaS ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Fintech ×1Healthtech ×1Social ×1
HQs:United Arab Emirates×1Saudi Arabia×1United States×1
Investments · 5 tracked
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Aumet builds an AI-driven procurement and ERP platform for the pharmaceutical supply chain, connecting pharmacies, drug manufacturers, distributors, hospitals, and health ministries with tools for sourcing, pricing, and inventory visibility.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesHealthtechSaaSAmman, US
Ashraf SamhouriMohamed BatterjiTariq KhaderinYahya Aqel(Founder & CEO)Shahed Jaber(Founder)inAdel Haddadin
Co-investors500 GlobalShorooq PartnersTechstarsRSCMGuinness VenturesImpact46+3 more
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InvestSky is a social investing platform offering commission-free trading of stocks and ETFs from Saudi and US markets with portfolio analytics, market data, and community features.
FintechSaaSSocial
Co-investorsJoa CapitalSignal Peak Ventures
Cloud-based logistics platform connecting shippers, transporters, brokers and drivers through a single integrated interface.
Dubai, AE
Janardan Dalmia(Founder)in
Co-investorsImpact46
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AwaedHubpay
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesInvestSky · waya.media · Feb 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Emkan Capital made?
- Emkan Capital has 5 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Emkan Capital invest at?
- Emkan Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Emkan Capital's typical check size?
- Emkan Capital typically writes checks of $1.2M – $20M.
- What sectors does Emkan Capital focus on?
- Emkan Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Mobility & Transportation.
- Where is Emkan Capital located?
- Emkan Capital is headquartered in Riyadh, SA.
- Does Emkan Capital lead rounds?
- Emkan Capital has led 3 of the 6 rounds where its role is on record.
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