Ghaf Capital Partners
Venture capitalDubai Β· Pre-SeedβSeries A Β· 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
Ghaf Capital Partners describes itself as one of the first locally managed private capital firms in the UAE focused solely on blockchain and Web3. The firm aims to act as an extension of its partners' and portfolio companies' teams, providing value as strategic partners and growth accelerators. Its identity draws on the qualities of the Ghaf tree β strong roots, self-sustenance, and resilience in harsh desert conditions β as a metaphor for the values and strategies it applies to help portfolio companies achieve their goals.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team Β· 8 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 4 of 65 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 Γ4Data & Infrastructure Γ2Fintech Γ2Cloud Computing Γ1Developer Tools Γ1Enterprise Software Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ1
Investments Β· 65 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathLayerZero builds decentralized infrastructure for interoperability across blockchains and asset issuance, enabling applications and chains to connect liquidity and extend reach across ecosystems.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Bryan Pellegrino(Founder & CEO)in
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Ghaf Capital Partners invest at?
- Ghaf Capital Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Ghaf Capital Partners focus on?
- Ghaf Capital Partners focuses on Crypto & Web3, Fintech.
- Where is Ghaf Capital Partners located?
- Ghaf Capital Partners is headquartered in Dubai, AE.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInvesting in Web3 | (with Hubertus Thonhauser, Chairman of Ghaf Capital Partners) | Web3
CFTE Β· Hubertus Thonhauser
Investing into Web3.0 startups with Hubertus Thonhauser, from Ghaf Capital Partners & Irina Heaver
AIBC World Β· Hubertus Thonhauser
Investing in Web3 | (with Hubertus Thonhauser, Chairman of Ghaf Capital Partners) | Web3 | Has the venture capital bubble burst in Web3? Episode 42 of #FintechandWeb3Founders with Hubertus Thonhauser is out! π π» Watch on Youtube π... | By CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship |
Hubertus Thonhauser Β· facebook.com
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