IM Capital

IM Capital is a Lebanese venture capital firm dedicated to fostering the growth of early-stage startups by providing essential funding and strategic support. The firm offers Matching Capital, Equity Guarantee, and Technical Assistance to a diverse range of qualified early-stage businesses and investors in Lebanon. By collaborating with business incubators, accelerators, angel investors, venture capital funds, and private equity funds, IM Capital aims to enhance access to finance and stimulate economic growth within the Lebanese entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Established in 2015, IM Capital operates under the USAID MENA Investment Initiative, focusing on sectors such as technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer products, education, media and entertainment, retailing, software, telecommunications, transportation, travel, agriculture, biotechnology, clean technology, and energy. The firm primarily invests in seed, early-stage, and growth-stage companies, with a typical investment size of up to $500,000.

IM Capital's investment strategy emphasizes collaboration with experienced management teams that have identified credible market niches with significant growth potential. The firm seeks to reduce the risks associated with investing in early-stage ventures, thereby encouraging increased capitalization and contributing to the development of the Lebanese entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through its initiatives, IM Capital has supported numerous startups, fostering innovation and job creation across various sectors in Lebanon.