Emkan Capital
Venture capitalRiyadh · Pre-Seed–Series A
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 3 of 7 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Healthtech ×2SaaS ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Fintech ×1Social ×1
HQs:United Arab Emirates×1Jordan×1Saudi Arabia×1United States×1
Investments · 7 tracked
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Aumet provides inventory management and ordering software for pharmacies, enabling real-time stock tracking, supplier price comparison, and excess inventory resale through AI-powered demand forecasting.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaSAmman, JO
Shahed Jaber(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstarsPlug and Play VenturesShorooq Partners
Aumet operates Pulse, a mobile platform for pharmacies that tracks inventory and sales in real time, sends low-stock and expiry alerts, and lets pharmacies reorder from distributors, compare supplier offers, and sell excess stock.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesHealthtech
Shahed Jaber(Founder)inAdel HaddadinAshraf SamhouriMohamed BatterjiTariq KhaderYahya Aqel
Co-investors500 GlobalShorooq PartnersGuinness VenturesImpact46Nama VenturesQatar Development Bank
Saudi CMA-licensed investment platform enabling users to subscribe to private investment and real estate funds with a minimum of 1,000 Saudi riyals.
Independently regulated UAE fintech licensed for cross-border and local payments, offering affordable financial solutions to all income levels.
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
A GCC-focused social, commission-free stock trading platform aimed at a new generation of investors.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAumet · digitalhealthnews.com · May 20, 2026
InvestSky · waya.media · Feb 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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