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VentureSouq

Investor type

VC

Founded

2013

AUM

$250 M

Location

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America Middle East
Investor profile last updated: 01 November, 2025

Profile

early-stage technology companies worldwide, with a strong focus on the FinTech and ClimateTech sectors. It manages multiple funds, including a $50 million MENA FinTech Fund I, which targets fintech and SaaS startups across MENA and Pakistan.

The company's investment strategy encompasses three key areas: FinTech, which includes innovations in financial services; Conscious Investing, supporting companies that address societal and environmental challenges; and Global Seed, funding early-stage technology firms in various sectors. VentureSouq has invested in over 200 companies globally, with notable portfolio companies such as Tabby and Baraka. The firm also plays an active role in the MENA entrepreneurial ecosystem through education and programming, including the region's first impact investing program and the annual Angel Rising investor symposium.

Industry

Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising SaaS Software HealthTech Transportation

VentureSouq Funds

Name Type
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Industry
Questionare
Stage
Questionare
Region
Size AUM Launch date
MENA FinTech Fund I
Venture Capital (VC)
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Transportation
HealthTech
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
Middle East
$5-10 m
$50 M
November 2021
VentureSouq Fintech Fund II
Venture Capital (VC)
Financial Services
Fintech
SaaS
Software
Transportation
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
Middle East
$5-10 m
$50 M
May 2025

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FAQs about VentureSouq

VentureSouq is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
VentureSouq is located in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
VentureSouq was founded in 2013.
VentureSouq invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, SaaS, Software, HealthTech, Transportation.
VentureSouq invests in companies and startups in North America, Middle East.
VentureSouq invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.
VentureSouq usually invests $10-50 m on average.
VentureSouq has around $250m assets under management.
VentureSouq last fund was created/launched in 2025-05-07
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