EQ2 Ventures logo

EQ2 Ventures

Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Description

EQ2 Ventures is an investment firm that invests in Seed to Series B-stage startup companies.

Investor Profile

EQ2 Ventures has backed more than 14 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 29% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Jordan.
  • Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Retail, Eyewear.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (43%)
  • Series A (36%)
  • Series B (14%)
  • Pre Seed (7%)

Country Focus

  • United Arab Emirates (36%)
  • Kenya (14%)
  • Jordan (14%)
  • Saudi Arabia (14%)
  • France (7%)
  • United States (7%)
  • Egypt (7%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Retail
  • Eyewear
  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Beauty
  • Consumer
  • Automotive
  • Communities
  • Content
circle-line
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does EQ2 Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Antler
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 2
CRE Venture Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Endeavor Catalyst
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
AV
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
500 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Nuwa Capital
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 3
Endure Capital
Africa, Al Qahirah, Egypt, Cairo
Co-Investments: 2
Wamda Capital
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 3
Impact46
Asia, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Co-Investments: 2
Chandaria Capital
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does EQ2 Ventures often collaborate with?

ÉM
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
MD
Europe, Vaud, Switzerland, Lausanne
Shared Deals: 1
WZ
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by EQ2 Ventures?

Tern Group

London, England, United Kingdom

Tern Group is an AI Platform to hire and relocate top healthcare talents globally, faster and cheaper.

Health CareInformation TechnologyRecruiting
Series ASep 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $24,000,000
Coraly

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Coraly provides an AI-powered growth platform designed specifically for real estate professionals.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionGenerative AIMachine LearningMarketplacePropTechReal EstateSoftware
Pre SeedAug 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Uncover

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Uncover is a beauty company that provides skincare products for consumers.

BeautyConsumerHealth CareRetail
SeedJul 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,400,000
Sukhiba

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Sukhiba is a decentralized community-based commerce platform.

CommunitiesE-Commerce
SeedOct 25, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
Julaya

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Julaya is a fintech providing African businesses with a digital account to make payments and borrow.

Financial ServicesFinTechMobile Payments
SeedSep 21, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Hala

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Hala is building the Middle East's first full stack insurance company, with a focus on car and home insurance

Insurance
Series AAug 29, 2021
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
AIfluence

Newark, Delaware, United States

AI-Driven Influencer Marketing Platform

AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Social Media Advertising
SeedJul 15, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,350,000
Speero

Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia

Speero is an automotive spare part market place.

AutomotiveMarketplace
SeedJul 12, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,799,695
Homzmart

Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt

Homzmart is an online end-to-end platform that sells home furniture, home décor, lighting, and home supplies.

E-CommerceFurnitureHome Decor
Series AMay 21, 2021
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Eyewa

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Eyewa offers prescription contact lenses, color contact lenses, sunglasses, and eyeglasses.

E-CommerceEyewearMarketingRetailSales
Series BAug 11, 2020
Amount Raised: $2,500,000