BY Venture Partners

Venture Capital Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ·Founded 2015

Overview

BY Venture Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Abdallah Yafi, Ghaith Yafi, and Rami Jisr, with headquarters in Abu Dhabi and Beirut. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies across the MENA region and globally, aiming to bridge the gap between these markets. BY Venture Partners has a history of success as both investors and founders, with extensive experience in entrepreneurship, mergers and acquisitions, and ecosystem development. Over the years, the firm has invested in several promising tech companies in MENA, including Seez, Nymcard, Toters, and Myki, as well as international companies such as Onfido (UK), Threads (UK), and Thrive Market (US). In 2021, BY Venture Partners announced the closing of its second fund, BY Fund II, valued at $50 million, to be invested in early-stage startups globally, further solidifying its commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the technology sector.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative technology solutions
  • Scalable business models
  • Strong founding teams

Portfolio Companies

NymCardSeezTotersMykiOnfidoThreadsThrive Market

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Frequently asked questions about BY Venture Partners

What sectors does BY Venture Partners invest in?

BY Venture Partners invests in Technology, FinTech, E-commerce and Proptech, and is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. BY Venture Partners is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does BY Venture Partners invest at?

BY Venture Partners backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 500K - 5M.

Which regions does BY Venture Partners invest in?

BY Venture Partners invests across United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and Lebanon.

What companies has BY Venture Partners invested in?

BY Venture Partners's portfolio includes NymCard, Seez, Toters, Myki, Onfido, Threads and Thrive Market.

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