Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)

Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) is a prominent venture capital firm specializing in early and growth-stage investments in innovative technology companies throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. With offices in Dubai, Beirut, Cairo, Bahrain, Riyadh, and Abu Dhabi, MEVP manages over USD 300 million in assets, positioning itself as one of the largest and most established VC firms in the area. The firm focuses on sectors such as technology, healthcare, e-commerce, fintech, media, education, logistics, consumer goods, energy, real estate, agriculture, transportation, tourism, telecommunications, and manufacturing, reflecting a diverse investment portfolio.

MEVP's investment strategy encompasses seed, Series A, Series B, and growth stages, with typical investment sizes ranging from USD 200,000 to USD 10 million. The firm's geographical focus spans the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Iraq, Syria, Palestine, Yemen, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Libya, Mauritania, Somalia, and Djibouti. This extensive regional presence enables MEVP to identify and support high-potential startups across various markets.

The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Anghami, the first legal music streaming platform in the Arab world, and The Luxury Closet, a luxury resale marketplace for authenticated high-end goods. MEVP's commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the MENA region is further demonstrated by its strategic partnerships, including an investment from Riyadh Valley Company, the investment arm of King Saud University, into MEVP's Fund IV. This collaboration underscores MEVP's dedication to advancing the region's innovation-driven economy and supporting visionary founders in their growth journey.