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The Taken Seat
Venture studioKuwait City · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
The Taken Seat operates as a venture builder focused on the Middle East, transforming its own business ideas into companies by partnering with ambitious founders. It provides seed capital to its ventures and facilitates access to institutional funding, while leveraging an infrastructure of shared resources to accelerate growth. Its team of entrepreneurs, industry experts, developers, and designers embeds deeply in each startup, acting as co-founders and builders rather than passive investors across sectors such as digital health and recruitment.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 1 of 4 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Direct to Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1Marketplaces ×1Retail Tech ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathA Middle East platform connecting employers, universities, and young talent through a professional network, ATS, and job board.
A marketplace for renting light and heavy construction equipment with instant access and competitive pricing.
A HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform offering urgent care triage and specialist appointment workflows plus complementary healthcare services.
Co-investorsDoha Tech AngelsRasameel Investment CompanySeeds Partners
The LIST is a shopping platform powered by artificial intelligence that connects consumers with a curated network of global boutiques and retailers, enabling personalized discovery and direct social shopping experiences.
AI & Machine LearningDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesRetail TechNew Castle, US
Co-investorsMVP VenturesPhoenix Capital VenturesRachel Zoe VenturesSignal Peak Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does The Taken Seat invest at?
- The Taken Seat invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does The Taken Seat focus on?
- The Taken Seat focuses on Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is The Taken Seat located?
- The Taken Seat is headquartered in Kuwait City, KW.
- Who does The Taken Seat co-invest with?
- The Taken Seat most often shares deals with MVP Ventures, Phoenix Capital Ventures, Rachel Zoe Ventures, among 4 tracked co-investors.
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