Idrisi Ventures
Overview
Idrisi Ventures is an early growth venture capital firm based in Saudi Arabia, dedicated to assisting MENA startups in their global expansion. The firm invests in post-revenue, asset-light technology startups within the MENA region, aiming to scale businesses with models adaptable to global markets. Their portfolio includes companies across various sectors, such as fintech, e-commerce, healthtech, and edtech. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes supporting startups at seed, Series A, and growth stages, providing capital and resources to help them scale effectively. They focus on sectors like technology, fintech, e-commerce, healthtech, and edtech, among others. Their geographical focus spans the MENA region, including countries like Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and others. Idrisi Ventures is led by Co-Founder and Managing Partner Khalid M. AlHadlaq, an entrepreneur and investor with over two decades of experience in services, entrepreneurship, transformation, and IT advisory. He has been involved in various roles, including Vice Governor for Strategy and Technology at the Saudi Customs Authority and Advisor to the Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing. The team also includes Co-Founder and General Partner Faisal Aldahsh, an experienced finance and investment professional with a background in venture capital, fintech, and strategic business development. Together, they leverage their extensive networks and expertise to identify and support promising startups in the region. Idrisi Ventures is committed to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the MENA region, aiming to become a sought-after VC partner both regionally and globally. Their approach is inspired by the legacy of Muhammad Al-Idrisi, a 12th-century Muslim cartographer and geographer known for his groundbreaking work in creating the 'Tabula Rogeriana,' the world's first recorded atlas. This inspiration reflects their ambition to revolutionize the course of business and technology in the region, much like Al-Idrisi did in his time. For more information or to explore potential investment opportunities, interested parties can visit their official website or contact them directly through the provided contact form page.
Investment Focus
- Post-revenue
- Asset-light
- Technology startups
- Scalable business models
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Idrisi Ventures invest in?
Idrisi Ventures invests in Technology, Energy, Consumer Goods, Media, Education and Agriculture, and is based in Saudi Arabia. Idrisi Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Idrisi Ventures invest at?
Idrisi Ventures backs companies at Seed, Series A and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 10M.
Which regions does Idrisi Ventures invest in?
Idrisi Ventures invests across United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Egypt.
Who are the partners at Idrisi Ventures?
Team members listed for Idrisi Ventures include Khalid AlHadlaq (Founder & Managing Partner) and Faisal Aldahsh (General Partner).
What companies has Idrisi Ventures invested in?
Idrisi Ventures's portfolio includes Yassir, Lucidya, Kyte, Haus.me and Merit Incentives.
How do I contact Idrisi Ventures?
Idrisi Ventures's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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