Wamda
VC
2014
$4 500 M
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Profile
Wamda Capital is a prominent venture capital firm based in Dubai, UAE, founded in 2010 by Fadi Ghandour. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage and seed technology startups across the MENA region, Turkey, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Wamda Capital operates through two main investment vehicles: Wamda Capital Fund I, a $70 million fund, and Wamda Seed, an evergreen fund that provides flexible capital to startups from Seed to Series A stages.
The firm aims to accelerate entrepreneurship ecosystems by investing in high-growth technology startups. Wamda Capital combines financial investment with operational expertise, guiding startups from their initial ideas to successful exits. It has invested in over 100 companies, including notable names like Careem and Souq. In addition to capital investment, Wamda Capital supports the broader entrepreneurship ecosystem through community development, networking events, and advisory services for corporate and government stakeholders.
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Wamda Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Wamda Capital Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Education
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Marketing and Advertising
SaaS
Software
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Pre-seed
Seed
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Middle East
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$5-10 m
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$70 M
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January 2015
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