Ghaf Capital Partners
Venture capitalDubai Β· SeedβSeries A Β· 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
Ghaf Capital Partners invests exclusively in blockchain and Web3 technologies. The firm draws inspiration from the Ghaf tree, which symbolizes strong roots, self-sustenance, and essential value provision. This philosophy guides the firm's approach to supporting portfolio companies with strategic partnership and growth acceleration services.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team Β· 8 people
from the firm's websiteEntrepreneur and angel investor with over 12 years of experience across hospitality, real estate, investments, blockchain, and technology sectors. Co-founded three award-winning businesses early in his career and later worked in a family-owned investment company spanning hospitality, real estate, trading, manufacturing, construction, and mining. Currently founder and managing partner of Ghaf Capital Partners and Ghaf Labs.
Blockchain enthusiast and angel investor passionate about supporting companies in the blockchain ecosystem. Since 2017, has made private and seed-round investments in over 100 projects. Served as a blockchain consultant for UAE-based businesses and recently acted as an advisor to Immutable X, responsible for tokenomics guidance, exchange listings, market maker negotiations, and DeFi implementation strategy.
Tech investor and gaming industry executive with over 20 years of experience starting and growing regulated gaming companies. Co-founder and sole investor in Babil Games, a leading MENA mobile-games publisher acquired by NASDAQ-listed Stillfront Group in 2016. Through his family office VC firm Enabling Future, invested primarily in fintech, marketplaces, and crypto projects including layer one protocols and institutional custodian solutions. Former Chairman of the Tezos Foundation.
Tech entrepreneur and advisor recognized by Business Insider as one of the "52 Hottest New Stars in Silicon Valley" in 2014. Currently serves as Partner and Head of Business Development at AG TECH, bridging technology adoption between Kazakhstan and Silicon Valley. Previously held founding roles at Y Combinator-backed Fond.co and Stanford spin-off Bina Technologies, and worked in international sales at Boeing. Holds an MBA from Vanderbilt University.
Entrepreneur and investor with a background in retail professional services. Co-founded InRetail Consultants in 2009, growing it into a top 10 industry-specific recruitment firm before exiting in 2012. Founded Ritz Search in 2012, a retail-focused firm serving over 60 brands across 11 countries. Founded Savy Capital Partners in 2017 as an investment family office supporting technology companies, and entered blockchain as a fund-of-funds manager in 2020.
A member of the UAE royal family and tech entrepreneur with diverse knowledge in business, politics, and economics. He has built multiple technology businesses and established Persici Financial Services, an international financial firm. Active crypto investor since 2016 with a track record of providing seed funding to top crypto projects.
Crypto and fintech specialist with extensive experience in startup ecosystems and deep knowledge of blockchain technology. Maintains a high-net-worth network across the Middle East aligned with blockchain innovation. Previously worked in a leading regional family conglomerate operating in hospitality, automotive, and education sectors. Currently serves as an advisor to Kinesis Money.
Project engineer with extensive experience in the aluminum industry who transitioned into blockchain investing. Active in the crypto space since early 2017 with direct investments in various blockchain companies. Focused on Web2-to-Web3 integration initiatives.
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· showing 60 of 65
founders shown can be your intro path1inch is a decentralized finance platform that aggregates liquidity from multiple exchanges to enable users to swap cryptocurrency tokens at optimal rates with MEV protection. The platform also offers a DeFi wallet, asset management, staking discovery, and services like borrowing and cashback on blockchain networks.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
LayerZero builds decentralized infrastructure for interoperability across blockchains and asset issuance, enabling applications and chains to connect liquidity and extend reach across ecosystems. The company also develops Zero, a heterogeneous blockchain designed to scale to 2M TPS and improve performance as the network grows.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Polygon develops technology for moving money through open systems globally, with a focus on stablecoin payments and infrastructure that integrates with existing financial systems. The platform enables low-cost, instant settlement for people and businesses worldwide.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech
Azeem Khan(Founder)inBobbin Threadbare(Founder)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Ghaf Capital Partners invest at?
- Ghaf Capital Partners invests at the 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.
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