
Arzan Venture Capital
Description
Arzan Venture Capital is a prominent Kuwait-based venture capital firm with a strong focus on early-stage technology startups across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Established with the mission to identify and nurture innovative tech teams, Arzan VC primarily targets companies in their Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A funding rounds. The firm is sector-agnostic but shows a clear preference for disruptive technologies and scalable business models that address significant market opportunities within the region. Their investment philosophy extends beyond capital injection, emphasizing strategic support, mentorship, and leveraging their extensive network to help portfolio companies achieve rapid growth and market leadership.
Arzan Venture Capital has built a reputation as an active and influential investor in the MENA startup ecosystem. Their portfolio boasts a diverse range of successful companies spanning various sectors, including e-commerce, fintech, logistics, and SaaS. Notable investments include regional players like Eyewa, Sarwa, Floward, and Nana Direct, demonstrating their commitment to backing ventures with high potential for regional impact and expansion. The firm's consistent activity underscores its dedication to fostering innovation; for instance, Arzan VC was notably active in 2021, participating in 12 deals across the MENA region, solidifying its position among the top venture investors.
Typically, Arzan Venture Capital deploys first checks ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000, aligning with the capital needs of early-stage startups seeking to validate their product-market fit and scale initial operations. With over 25 investments in its portfolio, the firm demonstrates a broad reach and a strategic approach to building a diversified portfolio of high-growth tech companies. Arzan VC's hands-on approach and deep regional expertise make it a valuable partner for founders looking to navigate the complexities of the MENA market and accelerate their venture's trajectory.
Investor Profile
Arzan Venture Capital has backed more than 21 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 10% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series D rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, SaaS.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $250K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (62%)
- Series A (24%)
- Series D (5%)
- Series B (5%)
- Convertible Note (5%)
Country Focus
- United Arab Emirates (43%)
- Saudi Arabia (19%)
- Egypt (14%)
- Jordan (10%)
- Kenya (5%)
- United Kingdom (5%)
- United States (5%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Apps
- Financial Services
- E-commerce
- Internet
- Mobile Apps
- Payments
- Predictive Analytics
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