COTU Ventures

COTU Ventures is a Dubai-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Amir Farha. The firm focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed-stage startups across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, particularly in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Pakistan. COTU Ventures aims to support founders from the inception of their ideas through post-product launch, providing initial investments ranging from $500,000 to $2 million, with reserved capital for follow-on investments.

The firm maintains a sector-agnostic approach but shows a particular interest in fintech and B2B software. Notable investments include Huspy, a UAE-based mortgage platform, and MoneyHash, an Egyptian fintech startup. COTU Ventures emphasizes building deep relationships with founders, offering strategic guidance on fundraising, organizational development, and go-to-market strategies, as well as facilitating introductions to key stakeholders such as customers, hires, and potential follow-on investors.