Iliad Partners
Venture capitalAbu Dhabi · Pre-Seed–Series A
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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 ×5AI & Machine Learning ×3Enterprise Software ×3Fintech ×3Logistics & Supply Chain ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1E-commerce ×1InsurTech ×1
HQs:United Arab Emirates×3Saudi Arabia×2
Who they back
founder profiles across 6 portfolio companiesAccelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 7 tracked
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Comfi provides accounts receivable financing (invoice discounting) that advances up to 100% of an outstanding invoice's value within hours, with repayment over 30-90 days.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Alexander MushtainAlisher Akbarov(Founder)inAmal AbdullaevinAtta RabbaniSanjar SamievSanjar S.(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)Raw VenturesYango Ventures
OSeven provides mobile telematics and AI-driven driver scoring solutions for usage-based insurance (UBI), enabling insurers to offer pay-how-you-drive and pay-as-you-drive products with gamification, crash detection, and digital claims.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechIoTMobility & TransportationSaaS
Petros Fortsakis(Founder)in
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 GlobalMiddle East Venture Partners (MEVP)Sadu CapitalZ47MatrixPrime Venture Partners+1 more
Penny builds a B2B software platform for procurement and spending management aimed at organizations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSRiyadh, SA
Iyad Aldalooj(Founder)in
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 BiswasinPradeep M
Co-investors500 GlobalCedar Mundi VenturesInvestcorpLiquidity CapitalPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)+5 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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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 20 tracked co-investors.
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