Shorooq
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2016
AUM
$450 M
Location
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
$10-50 m
Investment Ticket
3-5 years
Investment Horizon
Seed,
Pre-seed
Investment Stage
Sale to strategic investor,
IPO
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026
Profile
Shorooq Partners is a leading seed-stage venture capital fund based in Abu Dhabi. We invest in entrepreneurs in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. We are excited to embark with Founders on their journey as early as pre-seed stage. When we come in, we like to lead the round and help the rest of the process take flight.
Industry
Region of investment
Shorooq Funds
| Name | Type |
|
|
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bedaya Fund I
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
SaaS
Software
Transportation
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
Middle East
|
$5-10 m
|
$50 M
|
December 2018
|
|
Bedaya Fund II
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
SaaS
Software
Transportation
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Middle East
|
$5-10 m
|
$170 M
|
March 2022
|
|
Presight–Shorooq Fund I
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Software
Transportation
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Middle East
|
$5-10 m
|
$100 M
|
September 2025
|
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FAQs about Shorooq
Where is Shorooq located?
Shorooq is located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
When was Shorooq founded?
Shorooq was founded in 2016.
What sectors and industries does Shorooq invest in?
Shorooq invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Fintech, IT Services, Software, Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Medical Devices, Other, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, Robotics, Telecommunications, Transportation, Travel, MedTech, Technology, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, LegalTech, HealthTech, AdTech, TravelTech, SaaS.
What is Shorooq geographical focus of investments?
Shorooq invests in companies and startups in Middle East, Africa.
At what stages of companies and startups does Shorooq typically invest in?
Shorooq invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed.
What is the usual amount of Shorooq investment?
Shorooq usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Shorooq?
Shorooq has around $450m assets under management.
When was Shorooq last fund created?
Shorooq last fund was created/launched in 2025-09-23