Investor Lists

Retail investors in MENA

Updated 7 November 2026

Firms observed backing a retail company in MENA in the last two years, wherever the firm is based.

See all 27 →The top 25
27investors on the listNo change this week
478cheques in 12 months-33% against the market
$5Mmedian round they joined-37% against the market median
85%wrote a cheque in 12 months
70%have led a round

The Top 25

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (21)

  1. 1500 GlobalDeploying nowAngel · United States2,140$3.6Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  2. 2Plug and PlayDeploying nowAccelerator · United States1,561$5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  3. 3Endeavor CatalystDeploying nowCorporate VC · United States318$30Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  4. 4General AtlanticDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States273$127Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  5. 5Drive CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States190$8.4Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  6. 6EndeavorDeploying nowCorporate VC · United States106$25Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  7. 7Launch AfricaDeploying nowVC firm · Mauritius96$1.1Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  8. 8Palm Drive CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States89$8Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  9. 9LAUNCHDeploying nowAccelerator · United States82$5Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  10. 10LoftyInc CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Nigeria73$2.3Mmedian roundMay 2026last seen
  11. 11AtlanticDeploying nowPrivate equity · Germany53$35Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  12. 12Triangle Capital CorporationquietVC firm · Singapore13$100Mmedian roundNov 2024last seen
  13. 13CircleDeploying nowHedge fund · United States13$14Mmedian roundFeb 2026last seen
  14. 14Phoenix VCDeploying nowVC firm · United Arab Emirates8$29Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  15. 15Al Mada VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · Morocco7$12Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  16. 16WITAMAXDeploying nowVC firm · Morocco6$1.6Mmedian roundApr 2026last seen
  17. 17Attijariwafa VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · Morocco3$5Mmedian roundJun 2026last seen
  18. 18First Circle CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Morocco3$2Mmedian roundFeb 2026last seen
  19. 19Maroc Numeric FundDeploying nowVC firm · Morocco3$1.4Mmedian roundApr 2026last seen
  20. 20UM6P VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · Morocco3$4Mmedian roundFeb 2026last seen
  21. 21Azur Innovation ManagementDeploying nowVC firm · Morocco1$1.6Mmedian roundApr 2026last seen
  22. 22Cash Plus VenturesquietVC firm1$1.1Mmedian roundDec 2024last seen
  23. 23Kalys VenturesquietVC firm · Morocco1$1.1Mmedian roundDec 2024last seen
  24. 24Badwa CapitalquietPrivate equity · United Arab Emirates1$100Mmedian roundNov 2024last seen
  25. 25Harambeans Prosperity FundDeploying nowVC firm1$1.6Mmedian roundApr 2026last seen
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Quick answers about retail investors in MENA

Who are the most active retail investors in MENA?

By cheques observed, the most active are 500 Global, Plug and Play, Endeavor Catalyst, General Atlantic and Drive Capital.

How many retail investors in MENA are there?

27 are on record. 85% made an investment in the last 12 months and 70% have led a round.

Which stages do retail investors in MENA back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (29%) and Series A (24%).

How big are the rounds retail investors in MENA join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $5M.

Which sectors do retail investors in MENA back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Fintech and Big Data & Analytics.

Which retail investors in MENA lead the most rounds?

General Atlantic (32 led), Drive Capital (7 led) and Al Mada Ventures (6 led).

Where are retail investors in MENA based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (9), Morocco (8) and the United Arab Emirates (2).

What have retail investors in MENA invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Water Ledger Global (Other, Nov 2026, with Launch Africa), Lazarus AI (Nov 2026, with Plug and Play) and Journify (Series A, Nov 2026, with Al Mada Ventures).

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