Venture Capital

Shorooq Investments

Investment Details

Investor Type
Venture Capital

Asset Class Focus
Venture Capital, Private Equity, Private Credit

Stage Focus
Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth, Late Stage

Geographical Focus
United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Morocco, Algeria, Lebanon, Bahrain, Pakistan, Jordan, Bangladesh, Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan, Yemen, Korea

Industries Focus

  • Technology
  • Energy
  • Media
  • Software
  • HealthTech
  • FinTech
  • Logistics
  • Gaming
  • Web3.0
  • AgriTech
  • Biotech
  • Entertainment
  • Cleantech
  • DeepTech
  • AI
  • Consumer Tech

Investment Size:
1,000,000 to 50,000,000 USD

Investor Details Founded: 2017

Shorooq Investments is a multi-dimensional investment firm founded in 2017, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The firm specializes in venture capital and private equity investments, focusing on early and late-stage technology companies across the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan (MENAP) region. Shorooq has built deep sectoral expertise in fintech, platforms, software, and deep tech, backing category leaders such as Pure Harvest Smart Farms, NymCard, Tamara, Sarwa, Lean Technologies, TruKKer, Mozn, and Lendo.

The firm's investment strategy is centered on partnering with visionary founders to build and scale innovative businesses. Shorooq's approach combines international experience with local insights, offering a unified blend of investment and management expertise. The firm has expanded its assets under management from $2 million to approximately half a billion dollars since its inception, demonstrating its commitment to supporting the growth of the MENAP region's technology ecosystem.

Shorooq's portfolio includes over 80 companies across 11 countries, generating more than $500 million in revenue. The firm has received the Investor of the Year Award three consecutive times and was recognized as the Fastest Growing VC in the region. With offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Riyadh, Manama, Cairo, and Islamabad, Shorooq continues to be a driving force in the region's accelerating startup ecosystem, supporting founders who deserve only the best kinds of investors that can provide them with inflection points.

Requirements
  • Innovative technology companies in the MENAP region
  • Strong founding teams with a clear vision
  • Scalable business models with high growth potential
  • Alignment with Shorooq's sectoral expertise in fintech, platforms, software, and deep tech
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Portfolio Companies
  • Pure Harvest Smart Farms
  • NymCard
  • Tamara
  • Sarwa
  • Lean Technologies
  • TruKKer
  • Mozn
  • Lendo
  • Capiter
  • Retailo
  • Airlift
  • Aumet
  • Breadfast
  • Qlub
  • Prypco
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