Equity
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MULTI-DIMENSIONAL INVESTMENT
At Shorooq, we adopt a fresh approach to venture capital, investing in founders as early as the idea or pre-seed stage. Our value-focused strategy is unique to our ecosystem and, combined with deep regional knowledge through locally-embedded partners, enables us to identify and nurture high-potential founders and startups.
With a meticulous deal-making process, we seek out exceptional outliers—those founders with the potential to become the most successful leaders in their industries. This comprehensive and thoughtful approach ensures that we not only support innovation but also help shape the future landscape of the Middle Eastern startup ecosystem.
BEDAYA FUNDS
We live our approach, and our Venture Capital funds are entitled Bedaya Fund 0, I & II.
‘Bedaya’ means ‘beginnings’. This name describes our new ventures and the approach of the founders we invest in.
RECENT NEWS IN VENTURE CAPITAL
Explore the latest achievements and strategic investments by Shorooq Partners, showcasing how we are driving innovation and growth in the venture capital landscape.
Top 5 Strategies to Investing in Private Companies During Volatile Markets
Periods of market dislocation and geopolitical tension often force capital to recalibrate — liquidity tightens, valuations reset, and investor behavior becomes more selective. Yet across the Gulf and broader Middle East, capital continues to be deployed, platforms continue to scale, and institutional investors remain focused on long-term value creation. This discussion explores how investors navigate uncertainty — not by stepping back, but by sharpening discipline, refining strategy, and identifying where the strongest risk-adjusted opportunities lie.
Top 5 Strategies to Investing in Private Companies During Volatile Markets
Periods of market dislocation and geopolitical tension often force capital to recalibrate — liquidity tightens, valuations reset, and investor behavior becomes more selective. Yet across the Gulf and broader Middle East, capital continues to be deployed, platforms continue to scale, and institutional investors remain focused on long-term value creation. This discussion explores how investors navigate uncertainty — not by stepping back, but by sharpening discipline, refining strategy, and identifying where the strongest risk-adjusted opportunities lie.
Building Through Uncertainty: Supporting Founders in Challenging Times
Discover how founders can navigate uncertainty and foster growth. Learn actionable strategies to maintain team morale and drive innovation during challenging times.
Building Through Uncertainty: Supporting Founders in Challenging Times
Discover how founders can navigate uncertainty and foster growth. Learn actionable strategies to maintain team morale and drive innovation during challenging times.
Nawy: The Platform Reinventing Real Estate in MENA
What made Nawy stand out to us wasn’t just the traction—it was the vision. Most proptechs stop at search. Nawy went further: financing, closing, managing, and monetizing properties. In doing so, they turned a traditionally static experience into a seamless digital funnel.
Nawy: The Platform Reinventing Real Estate in MENA
What made Nawy stand out to us wasn’t just the traction—it was the vision. Most proptechs stop at search. Nawy went further: financing, closing, managing, and monetizing properties. In doing so, they turned a traditionally static experience into a seamless digital funnel.
