Iliad Partners
Venture capitalAbu Dhabi · Pre-Seed–Series A
Investment thesis
Iliad Partners backs early-stage B2B technology startups driving digitization and innovation in the MENA economy, focusing on Pre-Series A and Series A rounds. It targets highly scalable, post-revenue companies with product-market fit and strong founders looking to grow domestically and expand cross-border across the GCC and beyond, particularly Europe. Core verticals include fintech, proptech, and logistics. The firm also selectively invests in innovative European startups, with a focus on Greece, that seek MENA market entry. Leveraging its operator experience and an active LP base of GCC family groups, it supports portfolio companies with business development, market access, talent, governance, and follow-on financing.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 6 of 7 portfolio companiesSaaS ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Enterprise Software ×2Fintech ×2Logistics & Supply Chain ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1E-commerce ×1InsurTech ×1
HQs:United Arab Emirates×3Saudi Arabia×2
Investments · 7 tracked
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Comfi provides working capital financing for SMEs in the UAE through invoice discounting, buy now pay later, and automotive dealer financing, funding businesses in as little as 24 hours.
FintechSaaS
Alisher Akbarov(Founder)inSanjar S.(Founder)inDennis Gavrilin(Founder)inAlexander MushtaAmal AbdullaevAtta Rabbani
Co-investors500 GlobalPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)Raw VenturesYango Ventures
Tech-driven last-mile courier service offering proprietary shipping and logistics solutions in the Middle East (ceased operations)
OSeven provides a device-agnostic telematics platform that analyzes driving behavior data from smartphones, in-vehicle sensors, and IoT devices to deliver real-time and post-trip driver insights and alerts on safe and eco-driving.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechMobility & Transportation
OTO is a shipping management platform that lets e-commerce and retail businesses connect to 400+ carriers through one API and dashboard to book, track, and manage shipments, fulfillment, and returns.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Mohammad Al-Razaz
Co-investors500 GlobalZ47MatrixPrime Venture PartnersPropeller Inc.
Penny is an AI source-to-pay platform that manages the full procurement cycle — sourcing, RFQs, contracts, suppliers, purchase orders, and spend — in one system.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSRiyadh, SA
Iyad Aldalooj(Founder)
Co-investorsOutliers VCSalica InvestmentsShorooq PartnersWamda CapitalAcronym Venture CapitalScaleUP Ventures
Qashio is a spend management platform that helps businesses manage expenses, corporate cards, and financial operations.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSDubai, AE
Jonathan Lau
Co-investors500 GlobalFairhaven Capital PartnersMSA NovoNuwa CapitalOne Way VenturesRocketship.vc+2 more
TruKKer operates an AI-powered freight platform that connects shippers with verified carriers and fleet owners, offering truck capacity, real-time shipment tracking, and competitive pricing.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply Chain
Gaurav BiswasPradeep M
Co-investors500 GlobalCedar Mundi VenturesInvestcorpLiquidity CapitalPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)+5 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Penny · simplywall.st · Aug 18, 2026
Comfi · enterpriseam.com · Apr 29, 2026
Qashio · news.fintech.io · May 29, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Iliad Partners made?
- Iliad Partners has 7 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Iliad Partners invest at?
- Iliad Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Iliad Partners focus on?
- Iliad Partners focuses on Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, PropTech.
- Where is Iliad Partners located?
- Iliad Partners is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, AE.
- Does Iliad Partners lead rounds?
- Yes, Iliad Partners leads investment rounds.
- Who does Iliad Partners co-invest with?
- Iliad Partners most often shares deals with 500 Global, Partners for Growth, Partners for Growth (PFG), among 18 tracked co-investors.
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