Wamda Capital
Venture capitalDubai · Seed–Late Stage · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
Wamda Capital invests in innovative, high-growth technology companies, largely focused on the Middle East region, through its Fund I and Evergreen vehicles. Led by Aramex founder Fadi Ghandour, the firm evaluates startups through a founder's lens, drawing on more than a decade of experience, exposure to multiple investment cycles, and an extensive network to help founders scale companies from idea to IPO and beyond. Its track record spans over 100 investments, including well-known regional exits and category leaders across fintech, e-commerce, marketplaces, and gaming.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 12 of 91 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×5Enterprise Software ×5Fintech ×4Mobility & Transportation ×3SaaS ×3Data & Infrastructure ×2IoT ×2Marketing Tech ×2
HQs:United States×5United Arab Emirates×4United Kingdom×1Saudi Arabia×1Türkiye×1
Investments · 91 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAZA Finance is a fintech platform that connects businesses to frontier markets and currencies.
Fintech
Singapore-based global FMCG conglomerate providing personal care and beauty products.
Global Singapore-based FMCG conglomerate providing market-ready consumer and personal care products designed for diverse cultural needs.
No-code voice automation platform enabling businesses to build and automate phone workflows with natural, human-like AI agents.
Dasseti provides an AI-enabled digital due diligence platform that helps institutional investors perform investment and operational due diligence on their portfolios and managers.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechNew York, US
Wissem Souissi(Executive Officer, Director)Liron Mandelbaum(Executive Officer)Asem Qamhiyeh(Executive Officer)Louise Verga(Executive Officer)Graham Cambridge(Executive Officer)Suzanne Cain(Director)
Derq develops AI-powered intelligent transportation systems for road safety and smart cities, working with government agencies and transportation authorities.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureGovTechIoTMobility & TransportationDubai, AE
Dr. Georges Aoude(Co-founder and CEO)inKarl Jeanbart(Co-founder and COO)inAmer Abufadel(Co-founder, Founding CTO, and Sr. Advisor)in
Cairo
Mounir Nakhla(Executive Officer, Director)Ahmed Mohsen(Executive Officer)Nader Ghabbour(Director)Ed Simnett(Director)
UAE-based fintech startup offering digital mortgage services to simplify property ownership in the Middle East.
AI and machine learning-powered digital marketing platform delivering predictive segmentation and personalization across channels.
San Francisco, US
Ashish Fafadia(Director)Ramakant Sharma(Director)Mohammad Asad Khan(Executive Officer, Director)Jay Singh(Executive Officer, Director)Rajul Garg(Director)
Portfolio company cited in Wamda Capital's investment track record.
Saudi-based procurement management software and B2B marketplace connecting suppliers with industry buyers.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Wamda Capital invest at?
- Wamda Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Late Stage stages.
- What is Wamda Capital's typical check size?
- Wamda Capital typically writes checks of $600K – $65M.
- What sectors does Wamda Capital focus on?
- Wamda Capital focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Consumer, E-commerce, Fintech, Gaming, HR Tech, Marketing Tech, Marketplaces, PropTech, SaaS.
- Where is Wamda Capital located?
- Wamda Capital is headquartered in Dubai, AE.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamWamda Capital's Fares Ghandour on VC sentiment in 2023: Business Extra
The National News · Fares Ghandour
[PreMoney MENA 2015] Fares Ghandour Khaled Talhouni, Wamda Capital: "Fintech, Media & E-Commerce"
500 Global · Fares Ghandour
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