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Venture capitalPre-Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
Also known as Nama VC · NamaVC
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Pre-seed specialist for MENA tech, championing first-money-in deals and offering founders access to a founding team with complementary skill sets.
Team · 2 people
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What they invest in
from 22 of 42 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×8SaaS ×8B2B Marketplaces ×7AI & Machine Learning ×6Fintech ×6Consumer ×5Logistics & Supply Chain ×4Retail Tech ×4
HQs:United States×7United Arab Emirates×3Nigeria×2Pakistan×2Saudi Arabia×2Bahrain×1
Investments · 42 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 22023 · 22022 · 72021 · 213 dated
Agentnoon provides an org design and workforce planning platform that helps organizations model their structures and make workforce decisions.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSToronto, CA
Ali Nawab(Founder)inDave Y. Kim(Founder)inMuhammad Aveem(Product \u0026 Growth)Mayah Mahnoor Rathore(HR)Aneesa Alladin(HR Consultant)
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Co-investorsJude GomilaScale Shift VenturesWayfinder VenturesY CombinatorDavidovs Venture CollectiveDisrupt.com+8 more
AgriDunya is a B2B agritech marketplace that delivers farm inputs such as fertilizers, pesticides, and seeds on-demand to farmers and vendors at their doorstep.
AgTechB2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply Chain
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Antigen provides continuous offensive security testing for enterprise production environments using AI agents nightly and human red teams monthly, with findings integrated into engineering tools.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Saad Jamal(CTO)inAbdullah Nauman(Founder)in
Co-investorsAngel Operator Partners (aop)East Sunshine VenturesTranspose Platform ManagementY Combinator8VCAlumni Ventures+10 more
Aumet builds an AI-driven procurement and ERP platform for the pharmaceutical supply chain, connecting pharmacies, drug manufacturers, distributors, hospitals, and health ministries with tools for sourcing, pricing, and inventory visibility.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesHealthtechSaaSAmman, US
Ashraf SamhouriMohamed BatterjiTariq KhaderinYahya Aqel(Founder)Shahed Jaber(Founder)inAdel Haddadin
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalShorooq PartnersTechstarsRSCMAsia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)AAIC+5 more
Automax.ai uses mobile LiDAR and computer vision technology combined with AI models to produce residential property appraisals and valuations in under 20 minutes, with results compliant to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac standards.
PropTechSan Francisco, US
Humza Ahmed(CEO)in
Co-investorsGarage CapitalPioneerY CombinatorAfore CapitalBessemer Venture PartnersBlast.Club+7 more
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Calo is a meal subscription service that delivers fresh, ready-to-eat meals personalized to customers' dietary goals, designed by nutritionists and prepared by chefs with daily delivery and menu customization via an app.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechMedia & Entertainment
Ahmed Al Rawi(Founder)Mahmood ShehabiMoayed Almoayed(Founder)
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalKhwarizmi VenturesNuwa CapitalOraseya CapitalVision VenturesSTV
Cargoz operates an online marketplace for on-demand warehouse and storage space, letting businesses search, compare, and book warehouses by type, size, and location.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainPropTechDubai, AE
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Duplo provides a financial platform enabling African businesses to manage local and international payments through multi-currency wallets, facilitating cross-border commerce across the continent.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLA, NG
Yele Oyekola(Founder)inTunde Akinnuwa(Founder)inEmeka Okwuagwu
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCommerce VenturesGlobivestManta International Consultancy S.A.LOui CapitalPioneer+17 more
eZhire is an on-demand car rental platform that delivers vehicles to customers' doorstep across the UAE with minimal paperwork and deposits.
MarketplacesMobility & TransportationTravel & HospitalityUAE, AE
Hassan Jan SaduzaiFarhan Aliin
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Co-investorsJabbar Internet Group
FACEKI provides AML and anti-fraud solutions with customer onboarding and due diligence tools built for regulatory compliance, including GCC-ready compliance.
CybersecurityFintechSaaS
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Co-investorsVision Ventures
finbar provides AI-powered analysis tools for financial modeling, research, and data processing that help hedge funds accelerate investment decision-making.
FintechLondon, GB
Edward Huang(CEO)inRobin Gan(CTO)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorEight CapitalFounder CapitalOxford Seed FundRoadrunner Ventures
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Floranow is a UAE-based B2B online marketplace connecting global flower growers directly to retailers in the Middle East.
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Co-investorsDASH VenturesJabbar Internet GroupWamda CapitalGlobal Ventures
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Pakistani online grocery retailer delivering fresh produce and packaged goods from its own fulfilment centres via web and mobile apps.
Ahmad Saeed(Founder)in
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Co-investorsAmaana CapitalJabbar Internet GroupWamda CapitalZayn Venture Capital (Formally Zayn Capital)
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Istoria is a mobile app for learning English through Oxford graded readers, offering over 100 stories that progress from beginner to advanced levels along with an AI assistant that corrects pronunciation and tracks vocabulary progress.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTech
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Online store selling summer and household products such as inflatable pools, floats, air pumps, boats, and ice-making machines from brands like Intex, Gorenje, and Tefal.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
San Francisco, US
Anthony Duerr(Founder)
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Co-investorsGrowth Factory VenturesInvariantes Fund
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Nowlun is a digital freight forwarder offering online freight quote comparison, booking, and shipment tracking for businesses in the Middle East.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Mahmoud Khaled(Founder)inMohamed BasuonyAhmed Emara(Founder)Moataz Khamis(Founder)
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalA15Ingressive CapitalMENA
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Palm.hr is an HR management platform built for UAE and MENA compliance that automates payroll, attendance tracking, and workforce management for companies.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSDubai, AE
Christoph Czichna(Founder)inOmar Koleilat(Founder)in
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Co-investorsAcadian Ventures Management, LlcRAED VenturesWamda CapitalSpeedinvest
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Remmsh operates a loyalty program platform that connects merchant networks to enable customers to redeem rewards across multiple partner locations, increasing engagement and program value.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConsumerFintechMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Rize is a Saudi credit and financing service that assesses applicants' creditworthiness, using bank account connectivity to obtain bank statements for faster and more accurate credit evaluation.
Fintech
Ibrahim Balilah(Founder)in
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Co-investorsJoa CapitalPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)Temasek
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Co-investorsInvestcorpRAED VenturesVentureSouqVision VenturesSTV
ShipBlu is an AI-powered logistics platform that provides shipping, delivery, and fulfillment services for eCommerce businesses in Egypt.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainCairo, EG
Ali Nasser(Founder)inAhmed ElKawass(Founder)inAbdelrahman Hosny(Founder)in
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Co-investorsFund I, a series of Africa FinTech Collective, LPSoma CapitalY Combinator1984 Ventures Management, LlcFlexportNegma Group+2 more
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Tajir operates a software-powered B2B marketplace for retail stores to order inventory such as rice, beverages, and household products with next-day delivery.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesRetail TechSaaSLahore, PK
Babar Khan(Founder)inIsmail Khan(Founder)inZubair Ijaz(Software Engineer)Talha Aftab(HR)Abdul Wasae(Software Engineer)Ayemen Shahab(Technical Recruiter)
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Co-investorsEmles Venture PartnersFatima Gobi VenturesFirst Check VenturesGobi PartnersGolden Gate VenturesPioneer+16 more
Tamara offers a buy-now-pay-later payment service that lets shoppers split purchases and pay via monthly statements, and provides a premium membership called Tamara Smart with cashback and fee benefits.
ConsumerE-commerceFintechRetail TechRiyadh, SA
Turki Bin Zarah(Founder)inAbdulmajeed Alsukhan(Founder)Abdulmohsen Al Babtain(Founder)Abdulmohsen Albabtain(Founder)
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Co-investorsCoatue ManagementKhwarizmi VenturesShorooq PartnersTech Invest ComVision VenturesApollo+4 more
Tergle provides AI-powered automation for auditing workflows, helping organizations reduce repetitive audit tasks through customized AI solutions tailored by engineers and experienced auditors.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareNew York City, US
Adam Bowen(CEO)inWilliam Tarr
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Co-investorsBlockchain Founders CapitalPioneerY CombinatorAmino CapitalNetwork VCPalm Drive Capital
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Termii provides infrastructure that uses AI to ensure critical transactions—including authentication, payments, checkouts, and fraud notifications—complete successfully, serving banks, fintech companies, e-commerce platforms, and other digital services globally.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareLagos, NG
Emmanuel Gbolade(Founder)inAyomide Awe(Founder)inGbolade Emmanuel(Founder)Idowu Atinuke(Founder)
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Co-investorsFlying Doctors Healthcare Investment CompanyFund I, a series of Africa FinTech Collective, LPFuture AfricaGobi PartnersHoaQKairos Angels+20 more
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
PartnerMohammed Alzubi· solo GP
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AgriDunya TechnologiesJobPixelMessenger
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsAgentnoonacq. by Dayforce
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAumet · pymnts.com · May 18, 2026
Automax.ai · ycombinator.com · Nov 13, 2025
Antigen · ycombinator.com · Oct 10, 2025
Tamara · fintech.global · Sep 16, 2025
Termii · ycombinator.com · Jun 18, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Nama Ventures made?
- Nama Ventures has 42 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Nama Ventures invest at?
- Nama Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Nama Ventures's typical check size?
- Nama Ventures typically writes checks of $250K – $1M.
- What sectors does Nama Ventures focus on?
- Nama Ventures focuses on B2B Marketplaces, E-commerce, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces, SaaS.
- Does Nama Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Nama Ventures leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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