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Nuwa Capital

Venture capital

Dubai · Pre-Seed–Growth · 15 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Nuwa Capital positions itself as a founder-centric venture platform focused on the MENA technology ecosystem. It invests in founders first, backing disruptive, technology-enabled businesses that displace inefficiencies in traditional sectors. The firm emphasizes deep engagement with portfolio companies while supporting founder-led leadership, and offers value through the Nuwa Network of accomplished entrepreneurs, operating partners with hands-on functional expertise, and a strategic corporate partnership with Al Faisaliah Group that helps companies scale into key geographies and verticals. It also runs a VC-in-training program to develop investors across the region.

Invests inSector AgnosticDubaiEgyptMiddle East & North AfricaSaudi ArabiaTurkeyUnited Arab Emirates

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
Check
$1.2M – $39M
HQ
Dubai, AE
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
44

Team · 15 people

from the firm's website & public directories

What they invest in

from 3 of 44 portfolio companies

Fintech ×3Enterprise Software ×1SaaS ×1

HQs:United Arab Emirates×2Saudi Arabia×1

Investments · 44 tracked

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Aydi
Barakagetbaraka.comin𝕏

Baraka is an investment platform that provides tools and market insights for retail investors to make long-term investment decisions.

FintechDubai, AE

Feras Jalbout(Founder)inKunal Taneja(Founder)in

Bundle Kitchenbundlekitchen.co
Butterfly Foodsbutterflyfoods.co
Calocalo.appin𝕏
ClearGrid

Debt resolution platform powered by emerging technologies

Contemporary footwear brand
Coveriocoverio.xyz
Edfa Payedfapay.comin𝕏
Eraderad.coin𝕏

erad supplies capital to startups across the Middle East without requiring equity stakes, offering funding decisions based on business data integrations within two days.

FintechRiyadh, SA

Salem Abu-Hammour(Founder)inYoussef Said(Founder)inFaris Yaghmour(Founder)in

Eyewaeyewa.comin𝕏
Flexxpayflexxpay.com𝕏
Gowitgowit.comin𝕏
Homzmarthomzmart.com

Furniture-focused e-commerce marketplace selling home decor, lighting, and supplies

Huudle
Keep Converting
KeepConverting AIkeepconverting.ai
KSA-focused financing solution
Malatrymala.com
Mantasmantas.aiin𝕏
Mascotte Healthmascottehealth.comin𝕏
Mental wellness ecosystem
MoneyHashmoneyhash.ioin𝕏
Muwazanamuwazana.comin
Nafes

AI-powered procurement and bid management platform that automates tender discovery, bid preparation, compliance validation, and pricing optimization

Nomo
Omnichannel Commerce & Retail Media Platform

Retail and e-commerce platform

Qashioqashio.comin

Qashio is a spend management platform that helps businesses manage expenses, corporate cards, and financial operations.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSDubai, AE

Raqamyahraqamyah.com
Seezseez.coin
Sharwasharwa.io
Silkhaussilkhaus.co
Social commerce platform
Speerospeero.net𝕏
Sylndrsylndr.comin
Tappertapper.aiin
Tazahtazahtech.com
Tech-enabled OS for agriculture
The Food Labthefoodlab.comin
Unnamed footwear brand

Contemporary footwear brand blending Italian craftsmanship with modern design

Unnamed omnichannel commerce platform
Usersdotusersdot.com
Valeofeelvaleo.comin𝕏
Zest Equity

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Nuwa Capital invest at?
Nuwa Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What is Nuwa Capital's typical check size?
Nuwa Capital typically writes checks of $1.2M – $39M.
What sectors does Nuwa Capital focus on?
Nuwa Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Nuwa Capital located?
Nuwa Capital is headquartered in Dubai, AE.
Does Nuwa Capital lead rounds?
Nuwa Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

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Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

The 3 Drivers Behind a Regional Golden Age, Khaled Talhouni, Managing Partner at Nuwa Capital

Startups Arabia Podcast · Khaled Talhouni

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Couchonomics with Arjun · Khaled Talhouni

THINKpod Episode 013 - Managing Partner of Nuwa Capital Khaled Talhouni on Venture Capital & ESG

FII Institute · Khaled Talhouni

Meet our Judge: Khaled Talhouni, Managing Partner at Nuwa Capital

Africa’s Business Heroes · Khaled Talhouni

Theres a New VC in Town | Nuwa Capital | Khaled Talhouni

Startup Hustle Middle East · Khaled Talhouni

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