Current Investments

We work closely with founders and management teams to scale operations, enhance performance, and execute with defined growth strategies.

SME LENDING

Trellen Capital

A DIFC based, DFSA Regulated fintech platform dedicated to empowering UAE SMEs through fast, data-driven lending solutions, powered by intelligent data processing, AI analytics, and experienced credit professionals.

Dubai, UAE
F&B

Xenia Café

A premium café concept offering a distinctive dining experience, combining high-quality ingredients with a refined and contemporary setting.

Dubai, UAE
F&B

Bred

A boutique bakehouse located in Mall of the Emirates, specializing in artisanal breads and pastries, known for its innovative approach to modern baking.

Dubai, UAE
F&B

Cinnamood Dubai

A fast-growing European dessert café concept located in Mall of the Emirates, specializing in premium cinnamon rolls with innovative flavors.

Dubai, UAE
TECHNOLOGY

MEVP

MEVP is the largest VC Fund focused on technology companies in MENA. Invested in MEVFII with a portfolio of over 20 investments targeting early stage technology companies in new media, e-commerce marketplaces and enterprise SaaS.

Dubai, UAE
TECHNOLOGY

Dubai Angel Investors

Micro VC led by more than 100 members, investing in Seed and Series A rounds of early stage technology companies with a current portfolio of 20 investments across the MENA, Europe and USA.

Dubai, UAE
HOSPITALITY

Sam's Story

A boutique lifestyle hotel in Cairo, delivering a curated guest experience, featuring a spa and wellness center, sauna, outdoor swimming pool, and a premium restaurant.

Cairo, Egypt
SMART MOBILITY

Volt Lines

A smart mobility platform providing technology-enabled, subscription-based shuttle bus services to corporate clients with a network of over 450 buses serving 4,000+ daily passengers.

Istanbul, Turkey
VETERINARY

AnimalKind

A fully integrated, data-driven animal health group comprising one veterinary hospital and two well-equipped clinics, leveraging digital solutions to enhance operations and client engagement.

London, UK
F&B

Cinnamood Spain

An international expansion of the Cinnamood brand, bringing a contemporary dessert café concept to Barcelona, centered around its premium cinnamon rolls.

Barcelona, Spain
F&B

ZaZu Mediterranean Street Food

A casual dining Mediterranean restaurant located in Manhattan, New York. Opening its second location in Q2 2026 with plans to expand to 10 stores across New York by 2027.

New York, USA

Successful Exits

Companies we've successfully exited from our portfolio.

SME LENDINGExited 2025

Beehive

First peer to peer (P2P) lending platform in the MENA regulated by the DFSA. Connects SMEs seeking fast, affordable short to mid-term loans with investors. Successfully exited a portfolio that lent around 400 SMEs over an 8-year track record.

Achieved an annual net yield of 12%
CASUAL DININGExited 2022

AWJ Investments

A platform with several home grown Casual Dining concepts including Operation Falafel, Awani, Catch 22, Smoky Beach, and Sushido, with over 1,300 employees across the UAE and KSA. Successfully sold the assets of the group to Kitopi.

Achieved 3x return on investment
FOOD TRADINGExited 2022

FreshToHome

India's most trusted online fresh fish and meat store. Recently expanded to UAE, serving all major cities. Successfully exited as part of a secondary sale.

Achieved 5x return on investment
EDUCATIONExited 2022

Masterminds

An education provider with US franchising rights to 18 markets including MENA, Turkey, and Pakistan. Successfully exited to management founders along with a financial investor.

Achieved an IRR of 10%
HEALTH CAREExited 2017

Avivo

A company with 75 healthcare facilities including small hospitals, medical & diagnostic clinics and pharmacies across MENA. Successfully exited as part of a secondary sale.

Achieved an IRR of over 30%

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