Ben Guérir · Pre-Seed–Series A · 11 people tracked
Investment thesis
UM6P Ventures is an early-stage investor operating two funds. Its Digital Transformation fund backs pre-seed and seed startups alongside a network of incubators, accelerators, business angels, and venture capitalists. Its Deeptech Ventures fund provides capital plus advanced talent sourcing, subject-matter expertise, and access to specialized equipment and infrastructure. Portfolio activity is concentrated in agriculture, chemicals, greentech, and healthtech, with a focus on accelerating scientific innovation in Morocco and Africa.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's website & curated
What they invest in
from 19 of 24 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×7SaaS ×6Enterprise Software ×4Fintech ×4Cleantech ×3Digital Health ×3FoodTech ×3Healthtech ×3
HQs:Morocco×9United States×4France×1Kenya×1
Investments · 24 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathATAREC is a Moroccan startup developing wave energy technology, with its patented Wave Beat solution that generates renewable electricity from ocean waves, first piloted at the Tanger Med port.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyTangier, MA
Mohamed Taha El Ouaryachi(Managing Director & Co-founder)inOussama Nour(President & Co-founder)in
Akorn Technology develops 100% natural edible coatings for fresh produce that slow ripening, reduce moisture loss, and inhibit microorganisms to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.
AgTechFoodTechNew MaterialsBerkeley, US
Antonios Zografos(Executive Officer, Director)
Biotic Labs develops biological processes to manufacture bio-based, biodegradable polymers that replace fossil-fuel plastics for industrial and consumer applications.
BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechNew Materials
Co-investorsRockstartThe Yield Lab Asia PacificThe Yield Lab
Chari is a Moroccan mobile financial app offering an electronic wallet with a local IBAN, a physical and virtual Visa card, money transfers, phone top-ups, bill payments, gift cards, and cash deposit/withdrawal through partner agencies.
ConsumerFintech
Co-investorsSPE Capital PartnersVKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)
Cleverlytics is a data science and AI consultancy and University Mohammed VI Polytechnic spin-off that helps organizations identify AI opportunities and design, build, and deploy custom AI and advanced analytics solutions.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Walid Daou(CEO & Founder)
De Novo Food Labs produces nature-identical bovine lactoferrin (branded NanoFerrin) using precision fermentation instead of dairy extraction, offering customizable iron saturation, purity, and sequence identity per batch.
BiotechFoodTechNew MaterialsDurham, US
Jean Louwrens(Founder)
Co-investorsBig Idea VenturesSiddhi CapitalSustainable Food VenturesJoyful Ventures
DeepEcho develops AI-powered intelligent ultrasound technology to detect birth defects, preterm birth, and low birth weight in newborns.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthFemTechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAsia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)Algebra Ventures
Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based productivity suite that integrates AI-powered Copilot assistance into applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for document creation, data analysis, presentation building, and email management.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingSaaSRedmond, US
Bill GatesPaul AllenSteve Ballmer
Co-investorsBusiness Angels FrankfurtRheinMainCVS Health VenturesEnterprise IrelandGet Startup FundingInsurtech Gateway FundSwinburne Innovation Studio+2 more
Hsabati is a business management platform offering tools for invoicing and payment tracking, CRM, project and task management, financial forecasting and cash flow monitoring, and inventory management.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Co-investorsDigital Africa
Infiuss Health operates a decentralized clinical research platform that connects pharmaceutical sponsors with patient participants, physicians, and hospitals to conduct remote or hybrid clinical trials.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMarketplacesMedical DevicesSaaSSan Francisco, US
Melissa Bime(Founder)in
Co-investorsEmmeline VenturesEvolution VenturesFounders Factory AfricaNairobi Business Angel NetworkRising Tide Africa (RTA)Y Combinator
Jibly is an AI-powered "leads-as-a-service" platform that identifies qualified B2B prospects by scanning sources like LinkedIn, directories, and Google Maps, scores their buying intent, and reaches out via email, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp in Darija, French, or English to book meetings.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsMercy Corps Ventures
The page appears to be a biography or profile of an individual scientist (Ronny) rather than a company website describing products or services.
CleantechClimate TechDeep Tech
Ronny
Co-investorsClean Energy Ventures
OCP Maintenance Solutions provides digital platforms and end-to-end services for predictive maintenance and digital transformation in industrial sectors, combining vibration analysis, sensor data, and AI to optimize equipment performance.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoT
Co-investorsSaviu Ventures
SmartProf matches students with private tutors, connecting them to a qualified teacher within 24 hours across more than 25 school subjects.
EdTechMarketplaces
Co-investorsDigital Africa
Spotter is a Buy Now, Pay Later platform that lets Moroccan merchants offer customers installment payments approved in seconds via a proprietary risk engine using alternative data, with merchants paid in full upfront while Spotter takes on the credit risk.
FintechSaaSCasablanca, MA
Terraa operates a logistics network and technology platform to address inefficiencies in Africa's food supply chain, reducing reliance on multiple intermediaries that raise prices and improving quality and hygiene control.
B2B MarketplacesFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainCasablanca, MA
Benoit De Vigne(Founder)
Co-investorsMusha Ventures
Wafr offers a mobile app for merchants (shopkeepers/grocers) in Morocco that provides discounts on mobile phone top-ups from operators Maroc Telecom, Orange, and Inwi, and lets merchants receive funds directly from customers via a code.
FintechRetail Tech
Co-investorsFirst CircleLoftyInc Capital
Weegoline (Weego Lines) provides managed employee shuttle services for companies, designing optimized routes with GPS-tracked minibuses and coaches, an employee app for real-time tracking, and a manager dashboard for cost and punctuality monitoring.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaS
Zuri Health provides on-demand, affordable healthcare accessible via mobile devices, including virtual care, screening tools, and health services for patients across Africa.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechNairobi, KE
Co-investorsFounders Factory Africa
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesWafr · hostingjournalist.com · Jul 6, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has UM6P Ventures made?
- UM6P Ventures has 24 tracked investments.
- What stage does UM6P Ventures invest at?
- UM6P Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is UM6P Ventures's typical check size?
- UM6P Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
- What sectors does UM6P Ventures focus on?
- UM6P Ventures focuses on AgTech, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Healthtech, New Materials.
- Where is UM6P Ventures located?
- UM6P Ventures is headquartered in Ben Guérir, MA.
- Who does UM6P Ventures co-invest with?
- UM6P Ventures most often shares deals with Digital Africa, Founders Factory Africa, CVS Health Ventures, among 27 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamComment lever des fonds au Maroc ?! Yassine Laghzioui (UM6P Ventures)
Next Wave · Yassine Laghzioui
Startups, IA et Deep Tech : entretien avec Yassine Laghzioui, CEO d’UM6P Ventures
Médias24 · Yassine Laghzioui
« TheForge » : Yassine Laghzioui, Directeur de l’Entrepreneuriat & Venturing et CEO UM6P Ventures
Le Nouvelliste Maroc · Yassine Laghzioui
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