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Wamda Capital

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Dubai · Seed–Series B · 8 people tracked

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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.

Stage
Seed–Series B
HQ
Dubai, AE
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2014
Last 12 months
2 investments
Tracked investments
104
Unicorns
5
IPOs
1
Acquisitions
9

Team · 8 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Emad Elayan· Director of Finance

Founder mafia

4 people who came through Wamda Capital went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 77 of 104 portfolio companies

SaaS ×31AI & Machine Learning ×26Fintech ×23Enterprise Software ×18Consumer ×14E-commerce ×13Media & Entertainment ×10Logistics & Supply Chain ×8

HQs:United Arab Emirates×18United States×11Saudi Arabia×5Egypt×4Türkiye×4Jordan×3

Who they back

founder profiles across 55 portfolio companies
49%
solo founders
27 of 55 mapped founding teams
39%
repeat founders
of 66 founders with career history
~2.5 yrs
old at investment
median across 18 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×272 founders×133 founders×84+ founders×7

Where their founders studiedfrom 65 founders with education data

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) ×5INSEAD ×4University of Jordan ×4Harvard University ×3London Business School ×3McGill University ×3Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×3Amman Baccalaureate School ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 65 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×22Business & Management ×18Computer Science ×18Economics ×8Finance & Accounting ×4Design & Architecture ×3Humanities ×2Physics ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 66 founders with career history

Careem ×6ConnectMachine ×3Goldman Sachs ×3Google ×3Arabbank ×2Booz & Company ×2Endeavor Jordan ×2McKinsey & Company ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×4500 Global ×2

5 founders hold a PhD · 13 hold an MBA (of 68 with degree data) · backed the same founder in 2+ companies: 3 founders

Investments · 104 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 22025 · 72024 · 12023 · 42022 · 22021 · 12020 · 42019 · 42018 · 32016 · 12015 · 231 dated

Martimarti.techinNYSE: MRT

Marti is a Turkish mobility platform offering ride hailing and shared micromobility services (e-mopeds, e-bikes, e-scooters) powered by proprietary software and IoT infrastructure.

B2B MarketplacesIoTMobility & TransportationIstanbul, TR

Kemal Kaya(Chief Executive Officer and Director)inDaniel Freifeld(President, Chief Investment Officer and Director)Michael Tanzer(Chief Financial Officer)Cenk Baspinar(Founder)Oğuz Alper Öktem(Founder)Sena Oktem(Founder)

Co-investorsAdapt VenturesAlleyCorpCOTU VenturesEBRD Venture Capital Investment ProgrammePartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)+3 more

Insider Oneinsiderone.comin𝕏✓ verified

Insider One is an agentic customer engagement platform that uses predictive, generative, and agentic AI to automate marketing decisioning and personalization across channels such as SMS, WhatsApp, email, and search.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureE-commerceMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSNew York City, US

Mehmet Sinan Toktay(Founder)inMuharrem DerinkökinHande Cilingir(Founder)inSerhat Soyuerel(Founder)inMuharrem Derinkok(Founder)

BoardArda Koterin(Founder)in

Co-investorsGeneral AtlanticRiverwood Capital212Qatar Investment AuthoritySequoia Capital500 Emerging Europe+4 more

54Gene54gene.comin𝕏Series BDefunct

54Gene conducts genomics research and provides related services to increase the representation of African genetic data in medical research, which aims to advance healthcare solutions globally.

HealthtechWellness & FitnessLagos, NG

Gatumi Aliyu(Founder)inAbasi Ene-Obong(CEO)inOgochukwu Francis Osifo(Founder)inDamilola Oni

Co-investorsAdjuvant CapitalBVP InvestorsEndeavor CatalystFifty YearsFuture AfricaKairos Angels+16 more

Aanaabaanaab.comin𝕏Mar 2020

Aanaab is an education technology platform serving the K-12 and teacher-development space, offering online learning and professional development for educators.

EdTechFuture of WorkSaaS

Co-investorsRethink Capital Partners

Alma Healthalmahealth.ioin𝕏

Xoilac Live (Xôi Lạc TV) is a Vietnamese-language website offering free live streaming of football matches in Full HD with Vietnamese commentary, covering leagues such as the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Champions League and V-League.

ConsumerMedia & Entertainment

Khaldoon Bushnaq(Founder)inTrần Đức Thiện(CEO)

Co-investorsAnnex InvestmentsJoa CapitalOryx FundKhwarizmi VenturesS3 VenturesSalica Investments

Aqarmapaqarmap.comSep 2018

Aqarmap is an Egypt- and Saudi Arabia-focused online real estate marketplace for buying, selling and renting property.

Amad Almsaodi(Founder)inMohammed Abdouin

Co-investorsRAED VenturesKISP Ventures

ArabiaWeatherarabiaweather.cominNov 2015

ArabiaWeather (طقس العرب) provides weather forecasts through a website and mobile app, offering an ad-free premium subscription with extended forecasts beyond the free service.

Climate TechConsumerMedia & Entertainment

Mohammed Al-Shaker(Founder)

Co-investorsDASH VenturesSilicon BadiaJabbar Internet Group

Aspisafesolutionsaspisafesolutions.comin

Aspisafe Safe Solutions develops medical devices in the hospital medicine space, including products related to NG (nasogastric) tube safety.

HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Talal Sharaiha(Founder - CEO)inStephane Gobron(CTO)Patrick Howe(Chief Commercial Officer)

AZA Financeazafinance.comin𝕏

AZA Finance is a fintech platform that connects businesses to frontier markets and currencies.

Fintech

Elizabeth Rossiello(Founder)in

Co-investorsColle Capital PartnersDigital Currency GroupFuture Perfect VenturesGreycroftPantera Capital

Believebelieve.sgApr 2022 · $55M

Global Singapore-based FMCG conglomerate providing market-ready consumer and personal care products designed for diverse cultural needs.

Jeddah, SA

Co-investorsCapria VenturesGenesis Alternative VenturesJungle VenturesAccelAlteria CapitalVenturi Partners Pte. Ltd.

Believebelieve.com

Ankit Mahajan(Founder)Denis Ladegaillerie(Founder)Dheeraj Batra(Founder)

Co-investorsAdelieGenesis Alternative VenturesJungle VenturesVentech

Bitoasisbitoasis.netAcquired

BitOasis is a Dubai-based crypto asset exchange and virtual asset broker-dealer serving the Middle East and North Africa.

Ola Doudin(Founder)in

Co-investorsBuilders + BackersDigital Currency GroupFinbergJabbar Internet GroupMerak CapitalPantera Capital+4 more

Bldrbldr.venturesin𝕏

bldr.ventures is a venture builder based in the MENA region that partners with founders as an early co-founder, helping validate business ideas and build companies from concept through launch.

EdTechFuture of Work

Bloompathbloompath.aiApr 2025 · $1.3M

BloomPath is a San Francisco AI platform that delivers in-workflow coaching and performance insights to engineering teams.

San Francisco, US

Mohammad Kotb(Founder)in

Co-investorsRAED VenturesUlu Ventures

Careemcareem.comin𝕏Acquired

Careem operates an "everything app" for the greater Middle East, offering ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery, and payments to consumers across the region.

ConsumerFintechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationDubai, AE

Karl Magnus Olsson(Founder)inAbdulla Elyas(Founder)Abdullah Elyas(Founder)Magnus Olsson(Founder)Mudassir Sheikha(Founder)

Co-investorsArzan VCBling CapitalCedar Mundi VenturesCoatue ManagementCOTU VenturesDCM Ventures+9 more

Carmajoincarma.comin𝕏

Carma provides an AI-powered operating system for fleet management that replaces legacy point solutions with integrated tools for maintenance scheduling, vendor management, and cost optimization.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US

Muhammad Alasgarli(CEO)inSuleyman Alasgarli(Hiring Manager)inEmmett Murphy(Founder)Lawrence Mulligan(Founder)Sean O'Sullivan(Founder)Eli Brown(Technical Hiring Manager)in

Co-investorsGeneral CatalystSoma CapitalY CombinatorZero IndexAvenir Growth CapitalSOSV+1 more

Carmacarma.comin𝕏

CARMA provides PR monitoring and media intelligence services to global organizations, using proprietary technology and human analysis to capture and analyze millions of pieces of content daily across print, broadcast, social media, and online platforms in over 100 languages.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Co-investorsJabbar Internet Group

Chatfoodchatfood.ioinMay 2023Acquired

ChatFood is an omnichannel ordering and marketing platform for hospitality venues, acquired by Deliverect in 2023.

Co-investorsCOTU VenturesAntlerBECO Capital

Claraclara.coin𝕏Jan 2019Acquired

Clara is a software platform that helps venture capital investors and portfolio companies organize legal and administrative tasks, including cap table management, legal compliance, and due diligence workflows.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechSaaSAbu Dhabi, AE

Patrick Rogers

Co-investors500 GlobalDubai Angel InvestorsLegalTechShorooq PartnersTechstarsVentureSouq+1 more

Clara.com Clara.com Clara.comclara.comin𝕏

Clara Travel Pay is a corporate travel payment product that centralizes CTA and virtual card number (VCN) tools, generating single-use virtual cards for each reservation and connecting to travel management companies and global distribution systems.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Gerry Giacomán Colyer(Founder)inCaitlin Swift(Founder)inDiego García(Founder)Diego García Escobedo(Founder)George Favvas(Founder)inGerry Colyer(Founder)

Co-investorsA*Acrew CapitalAdapt VenturesAlter GlobalAvid VenturesBoxGroup+32 more

Clarityonclarity.cominSep 2025

Clarity (formerly Anecdote) builds customer experience tools with an emphasis on compliance, data privacy, and security.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB

Abed Kasaji(Co-Founder & CEO)inPavel Kochetkov(Founder)inPavel Kotchetkov(Co-Founder & CTO)

Co-investorsProsus VenturesSukna VenturesOraseya CapitalPhaze VenturesTech Invest ComHumba Ventures+6 more

ClearGridcleargrid.aeinMar 2025

ClearGrid is a debt resolution platform that works with lenders to help borrowers view their balances, set up payment plans, and manage repayments at their own pace.

FintechSaaS

Mohammad Al Zaben(Founder)in

Co-investorsNuwa CapitalRAED Ventures9Yards CapitalBECO CapitalByld VenturesEndeavor Catalyst+1 more

Crowd Analyzercrowdanalyzer.comin𝕏Jul 2018 · $1.1M

Crowd Analyzer provides market research and digital insights for businesses operating in the MENA region by analyzing digital activities and consumer behavior data.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSDubai, EG

Co-investorsArzan VCCedar Mundi VenturesRAED VenturesTech Invest ComFaith Capital

Cyberlawcyberlaw.ai

CyberLaw builds legal technology for the Arab legal sector, including a legal research platform and AI-enhanced tools for legal practice, drafting, translation, and legislative work.

AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaS

Dassetidasseti.comin𝕏

Dasseti provides software for investment communications, helping firms manage due diligence questionnaires (DDQs), RFPs, and consultant database workflows.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew York, US

Wissem Souissi(Executive Officer, Director)inLiron Mandelbaum(Executive Officer)inAsem Qamhiyeh(Executive Officer)Louise Verga(Executive Officer)inGraham Cambridge(Executive Officer)in

BoardSuzanne Cain(Director)

Co-investorsNasdaq VenturesJabbar Internet Group

Derqderq.comin𝕏

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

Co-investorsDoon CapitalPhoenician VCPresightTechstarsPropeller Inc.

Dtecdtec.space𝕏Jan 2019 · $8M

DTEC is a Web3 project featuring tokenomics, staking, and airdrops, with elements such as a whitepaper and roadmap.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3IoTMobility & Transportation

Doğan Mutluol(CEO)inCem Dik(CFO)Serdar Sultanoğlu(CTO)

Co-investorsCastrum CapitalNB VenturesSTC Ventures

DTEK (FKA Dukkantek) Venture Investmentsdtek.aiin𝕏

Dtek.ai (formerly Dukkantek) builds digital tools to help traditional retail merchants and small shops in the Middle East move their operations online.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaS

Shadi Joulani(Founder)in

Co-investorsAMK Investment OfficeAnnex InvestmentsColle Capital PartnersGlobal Founders Capital

Englease FZ LLCenglease.comin𝕏

Englease is an online English-language learning platform offering live and on-demand classes, practice tools, training videos, and conversation clubs, with CPD (UK)-accredited certificates upon completing each level.

EdTechSaaS

Omar Sheehan(Founder)Omar Chihanein

Co-investors500 GlobalBY Venture PartnersSalica InvestmentsCOTU VenturesDubai Angel InvestorsLearnStart

Eyewaeyewa.comin𝕏

Eyewa is an online eyewear retailer selling contact lenses, sunglasses, and glasses, with a click-and-collect option across 260+ stores.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech

Mehdi Oudghiri(Founder)inAnass Boumediene(Founder)

Co-investors500 GlobalEQ2 VenturesGeneral AtlanticKhwarizmi VenturesNuwa CapitalFrench Partners

Fabricaidfabricaid.me

Lebanese social enterprise that collects, sorts, upcycles and resells second-hand clothing at micro-prices to disadvantaged communities.

Co-investorsGlobivest

Floranowfloranow.cominJun 2023

Floranow is a UAE-based B2B online marketplace connecting global flower growers directly to retailers in the Middle East.

Co-investorsDASH VenturesJabbar Internet GroupGlobal VenturesNama Ventures

Fresh To Home foodfreshtohome.comin𝕏

FreshToHome is an online marketplace for fresh meat, poultry, and seafood, sourcing directly from farmers and small-boat fishermen for home delivery.

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech

Shan Kadavil(Founder)in

Co-investorsInvestcorpIron PillarKortschak Investments L.P.SGH Capital

FreshSourcefreshsourceglobal.comin

FreshSource operates an agricultural supply chain platform that connects thousands of producers with businesses such as restaurants, hotels, and retailers, handling transportation, cold storage, and packing of fresh fruits and vegetables.

AgTechB2B MarketplacesFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainCairo, EG

Farah Emara(Co-founder)inOmar Emara(Co-founder)in

Co-investors4DX Ventures

Geeksgeeks.aein𝕏

Geeks provides IT support services, managed infrastructure, cloud solutions, and cybersecurity services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals across the Middle East.

Cloud ComputingConsumerCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSDubai, AE

Co-investorsEQ2 VenturesOraseya CapitalVentureSouqVision VenturesPropeller Inc.

Golden Scentgoldenscent.comin𝕏

Golden Scent is an online retailer of perfumes, cosmetics, skincare, haircare, home fragrance, and personal care products from a wide range of international and Arabic brands.

ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech

Co-investorsEQ2 VenturesRAED VenturesSTV

Gomycodegomycode.cominOct 2020

African edtech offering hybrid online and campus-based training in AI, coding and digital skills across Africa and the Middle East.

Yahya Bouhlel(Founder)in

Co-investorsAfricInvestCathay InnovationFrench PartnersProparco

Grocerappgrocerapp.pk

Pakistani online grocery retailer delivering fresh produce and packaged goods from its own fulfilment centres via web and mobile apps.

Ahmad Saeed(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmaana CapitalJabbar Internet GroupZayn Venture Capital (Formally Zayn Capital)Nama Ventures

Halahala.comin𝕏Sep 2025

Hala is a Saudi fintech platform that provides small and medium-sized businesses with digital tools to accept payments, manage cash flow, and track sales performance.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechRetail TechSaaS

عصام النهدي(شريك مؤسس ورئيس مجلس الإدارة)ماهر لوبيه(شريك مؤسس وعضو مجلس الإدارة)Esam Alnahdi(Founder)Maher Loubieh(Founder)

Co-investorsArzan VCavraKhwarizmi VenturesMiddle East Venture Partners (MEVP)RAED VenturesAll In Capital+8 more

Halanhalan.com

Halan offers a mobile app for investing in diverse mutual funds including real estate, stocks, gold, and savings products.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerE-commerceFintechCairo, EG

Mounir Nakhla(Founder and CEO)Ahmed Mohsen(Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer)Nader Ghabbour(Director)Ed Simnett(Director)

Co-investorsEgypt Ventures

Heybreezheybreez.aiin𝕏Jan 2026

Heybreez provides a real-time voice AI infrastructure that goes beyond generating responses, handling orchestration, function execution, retries, callbacks, system integrations, and retrieval to complete workflows across live conversations.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech

Karim Malhas(CEO & Founder)in

Co-investorsDASH Ventures

Holoholo.aein𝕏Oct 2019

Holo is a property-buying platform in the United Arab Emirates that helps home buyers arrange mortgages and find properties in one place.

FintechMarketplacesPropTechOakland, US

Arian Aghababaie(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Arran Summerhill(Founder)inMichael Hunter(Founder)inHal Zarem(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardPeter Nieh(Director)inMark Cupta(Director)in

Co-investorsLightspeed Venture PartnersOryx FundSalica InvestmentsDubai Future District FundImpact46Prelude Ventures+1 more

Holo Venture Investmentsuseholo.comin𝕏

Holo operates a property buying platform in the United Arab Emirates that combines finance, property, and technology in one place to help people buy property and make property decisions.

FintechMarketplacesPropTech

MichaelArranArian Aghababaie(Founder)Arran Summerhill(Founder)Brian Adzima(Founder)Hal Zarem(Founder)

Co-investorsAnnex InvestmentsOIG Capital (Oracles Investment Group)Plus VCFirstpickImpact46Lightspeed Venture Partners

iKconikcon.com

Cloud kitchen operator offering Kitchen-as-a-Service (acquired by REEF Technology in 2021).

Co-investors12X VCBY Venture PartnersSavour VenturesArzan VC

Instabeatinstabeat.com

The site is an affiliate content page that ranks and reviews US sweepstakes casino platforms, explaining the Gold Coin/Sweepstakes Coin model, welcome offers, and redemption rules.

GamingHealthtechMedia & EntertainmentWellness & Fitness

Hind Hobeika

Co-investors500 GlobalJabbar Internet Group

Kanjomykanjo.comin

Kanjo is a mental health platform that matches families with personalized care options, specialists, and clinicians through an AI-driven assessment system.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechHealthtechMental HealthLondon, GB

Sophia Wayne(Cofounder)inStefan Bostock(Founding CTO)in

Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstFelicis VenturesOraseya CapitalTechstars

Kharabeeshkharabeesh.comin𝕏Jul 2016

Kharabeesh is a media company and network for digital creators in the Arab world, producing and curating Arabic content across genres such as comedy, animation, kids and family, tech, gaming, beauty, and travel.

Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment

Wael Attili(Founder)in

Co-investorsDASH VenturesEndeavor Catalyst

Kiitos Techkiitos-tech.comin

Kiitos is a technology company that builds software with a distributed engineering team.

Developer ToolsSaaS

Jafar Shunnar(Co-founder)inChristian Vezjak(Co-founder)in

Konnkonn.techin

Konn is building design, construction, and technology infrastructure aimed at transforming homeownership.

Construction TechPropTechSaaS

Basma Abdallah UraiqatinBasel Uraiqat(CEO & Co-Founder)in

Co-investors500 GlobalInnovative Startups and SME’s Fund (ISSF)Jabbar Internet GroupVision Ventures

Modanisamodanisa.comin

Modanisa is an online fashion platform selling modest clothing for Muslim women, offering over 650 brands and 70,000 products across 140 countries.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesRetail TechIstanbul, TR

Kerim Ture(Founder)

Co-investorsEBRD Venture Capital Investment ProgrammeAslanoba CapitalEBRDSTC Ventures

Moove Africamoove.ioin

Moove provides vehicle financing that lets drivers own cars, bikes, or lorries and start their own businesses through partner mobility platforms.

FintechImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation

Ladi Delano(Founder)inJide Odunsi(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccelerate AfricaAfricInvestClocktower VenturesDCM VenturesEndeavor CatalystFJ Labs+13 more

Mumzworldmumzworld.cominAcquired

Mumzworld is an online marketplace offering products for mothers, babies, and children, sourcing brands from local, regional, and global manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces

Co-investorsBY Venture PartnersTech Invest ComGlobal VenturesSaned Partners

Munchonmunchon.aeAcquired

UAE subscription-based food delivery platform for discounted meals, acquired by Careem in 2022.

Mohammad Al Zaben(Founder)in

Co-investorsArzan VC

Nananana.co

An Italian-language online publication that produces articles across news, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment categories for general readers.

Media & Entertainment

Co-investorsCanary VenturesImpact46MAYA CapitalSTV

Nananana.sain𝕏

Nana is an online delivery platform offering groceries, restaurant and cafe orders, beauty products, and digital cards, with fast delivery to customers' homes.

ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech

Abdulmajeed Alsukhan(Founder)Ahmed Al Samaani(Founder)Sami Al-Helwah(Founder)Sami Alhelwah(Founder)Sami Alhelwah Abdulmajeed Alsukhan(Founder)

Co-investorsMiddle East Venture Partners (MEVP)STV

Nestromnestrom.cominJan 2019

Amman-based provider of cloud, SaaS and IoT software for digitising farm and field service operations.

Cloud ComputingAmman, JO

Yousef Wadiin

Co-investors500 GlobalTechstarsPropellerPropeller Inc.

Novnatnovnat.co.uk

UK engineering company developing metal-organic-framework materials and atmospheric water harvesting systems that generate water from air.

Abdulbari Belouafi(Founder)in

Nowmoneynowmoney.mein𝕏

NOW Money offers mobile, branchless, fee-free bank accounts and a licensed digital remittance service aimed at low-income and migrant workers in the GCC region.

FintechImpact & Social GoodSaaS

Ian Dillon(Co-founder)inKatharine Budd(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsSalica InvestmentsAccion Venture Lab

Palm Hrpalmhr.netin𝕏Jan 2023

Palm.hr is an HR management platform built for UAE and MENA compliance that automates payroll, attendance tracking, and workforce management for companies.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSDubai, AE

Christoph Czichna(Founder)inOmar Koleilat(Founder)in

Co-investorsAcadian Ventures Management, LlcRAED VenturesNama VenturesSpeedinvest

Pennypenny.coin𝕏

Penny builds a B2B software platform for procurement and spending management aimed at organizations.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSRiyadh, SA

Iyad Aldalooj(Founder)in

Co-investorsIliad PartnersOutliers VCSalica InvestmentsShorooq PartnersAcronym Venture CapitalClass 5 Global+1 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Breez AIEngleaseInsider Growth Management PlatformMaktoubPenny SoftwareSalusmentalTapYemeksepeti

Exits · 10

1 IPOs · 9 acquisitions · showing 1

MartiNYSE: MRT

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Wamda Capital made?
Wamda Capital has 104 tracked investments, 10 of which have exited, including 10 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Wamda Capital invest at?
Wamda Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
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.
Does Wamda Capital lead rounds?
Wamda Capital has led 12 of the 44 rounds where its role is on record.
Who does Wamda Capital co-invest with?
Wamda Capital most often shares deals with RAED Ventures, Jabbar Internet Group, Oraseya Capital, among 183 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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Fireside chat with Fadi Ghandour, Founder & CEO of Wamda Capital

Paklaunch · Fadi Ghandour

Fadi Ghandour of Wamda Capital - Ex CEO Aramex

Dubai Founders Collective · Fadi Ghandour

Wamda Capital's Fares Ghandour on VC sentiment in 2023: Business Extra

The National News · Fares Ghandour

Fadi Ghandour, Managing Director, Wamda Capital - Full Interview

Voices of the Future · Fadi Ghandour

Fadi Ghandour, Chairman and CEO, Wamda Capital, ACH 2017

Harvard Arab Alumni Association · Fadi Ghandour

HBS Crossroads Fadi Ghandour, Managing Partner of Wamda Capital - Leadership Nuggets

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