Rise Capital
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
Also known as Rise Capital AB Holdings · Rise Capital Fresh Holdings · Rise Capital Mountain Holdings · Rise Capital Ocean Holdings · Rise Capital River Holdings
Investment thesis
Rise Capital focuses on emerging markets, where it argues the majority of the world's population, GDP, internet users, and economic growth are concentrated. The firm backs ambitious technology entrepreneurs building companies in large, fast-growing economies, anticipating that most future unicorns will emerge from these regions. Its aim is to support founders creating successful, iconic, and impactful businesses across a global portfolio spanning emerging markets.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 23, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesMarketplaces ×2Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1Mobility & Transportation ×1PropTech ×1
HQs:Egypt×1United States×1
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path
Gokada operates a last-mile package delivery service in Nigeria, using a network of trained drivers ("pilots") to move parcels for customers, with pricing charged per delivery rather than per parcel.
Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationHopewell Jct., US
Fahim Saleh(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatNazar Yasin· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsVelocity Digital
Homzmart is an online marketplace for home furniture and furnishings, selling sofas, dining sets, bedroom furniture, kids' furniture, home appliances, lighting, and decor to consumers in Egypt.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesPropTech
Mahmoud Ibrahim(Founder)inRamy E. HusseininMahmud Ibrahim
Co-investors500 GlobalEQ2 VenturesMSA NovoNuwa CapitalOutliers VCImpact46+1 more
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Rise Capital invest at?
- Rise Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Rise Capital focus on?
- Rise Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Rise Capital located?
- Rise Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Rise Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Rise Capital leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamSilicon Dragon Online: Ask A VC! Nazar Yasin, Rise Capital
Silicon Global Online · Nazar Yasin
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