Oraseya Capital

🔍 A must-read article on Gulf Business featuring Oraseya Capital's Chairman, H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, on how Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority is fueling #Dubai's ambition to be a global leader in innovation and economic growth. The piece sheds light on #Dubai's strategy to nurture tech companies and early-stage startups, which are the lifeblood of our ecosystem. At Oraseya Capital, we’re proud to contribute to this movement by empowering exceptional founders. Read the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dWAqQHrp #OraseyaCapital #DIEZ #Dubai #TechStartups #VentureCapital #Innovation

A few months back, we invested in RemotePass, co-founded by Kamal Reggad. RemotePass has rapidly grown into one of the top 100 fastest-growing software companies globally 🌏 What started as a solution for remote hiring during the pandemic is now reshaping how businesses manage HR and payroll for remote and local employees. Following the latest funding round, RemotePass is set to expand into more new markets. This is just the beginning of an exciting journey for one of the tech world’s rising stars! 💡 #SuccessStory #TechGrowth #RemoteWork #RemotePass #OraseyaCapital #Venturecapital #Dubai #tech #HR

🚀 What a week at Gitex Expand North Star! We're thrilled to have been part of one of the largest gatherings of innovators, investors, and startups in the region. Here are some of our key highlights: ✨ Co-hosting a Mixer with Speedinvest that brought together 250+ investors from the region and beyond ✨ Presenting Oraseya Capital and Sandbox on Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus - Dtec stand, showcasing our vision for early-stage investments ✨ Engaging in 50+ 1:1 meetings with promising startups exploring investment opportunities ✨ Our Principal Omar Khan sharing insights at Dubai Chambers to a visiting delegation ✨ Our Head of Programs Elliott (Els) Denham being front and center by judging the Supernova startup + 1trepreneur pitch competitions, speaking at VC Weekend, and even more. A huge thank you to the ENS team for organizing another incredible edition. We're already looking forward to next year! #GITEX2024 #OraseyaCapital #VC #Startups #Innovation #Investment Sanam Foroughi Julien Plouzeau Elliott (Els) Denham Omar Khan Asad Sheikh Gustav Sletten Larsson Claudia Mortimer Zarko Ackovik

Elliott (Els) Denham our Head of Programs will be participating in Gingo Partners VC Weekend laying emphasis on the role that the GCC plays on the global VC ecosystem alongside Tarek Bilani from Shorooq Partners, Gordon Henderson from myqubator and Naala Oleynikova from Seed Group. We are looking forward to great event!

Big news! We’re excited to share that Oraseya Capital is the lead investor in Podeo's $5.4M Series-A funding round, with participation from Ibtikar Fund, Cedar Mundi Ventures, Samarium, iSME, and returning investor Razor Capital. Podeo | بوديو is the world’s largest podcast distribution platform and is tackling one of the biggest challenges in the industry: discoverability. This investment underlines our belief in the Podeo platform which is already empowering over 100,000 creators globally. It is now set to expand its presence across emerging markets with its exclusive distribution arsenal and advanced AI-driven tools for creators and advertisers to reach new audiences and maximize revenue. Learn more about the investment here: https://tcrn.ch/4eI4RzM #OraseyaCapital #Podeo #Podcasting #FundingAnnouncement #EmergingMarkets #Innovation #VC #Dubai

Our Senior Partner had the privilege of joining H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, alongside 20 directors and CEOs of leading venture capital funds in a roundtable discussing the challenges and opportunities in the VC ecosystem. The focus was on exploring how to enhance the national entrepreneurship ecosystem and the importance to the economy of financing growth in SMEs. Supporting the UAE's economic vision, we remain committed to nurturing innovation and driving the growth of promising new ventures. Check out the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dFZh3x8k #Oraseya #VC #Entrepreneurship #SMEGrowth #Innovation

Meet Omar Khan, Oraseya Capital’s new Investment Principal. What does being a Principal entail, we hear you ask? Omar’s job is to handle our deal flow end-to-end, from introductory calls and early meetings with founders all the way to investment decisions with our committee. Taking a founder-first approach throughout this process, he helps identify mission-driven teams that are the right fit to solve major challenges. Check out his interview in full for more insights and valuable tips for startups seeking investment. #MeetTheTeam #VentureCapital #VC #Dubai #StartUp #Principal #MEVCA #OresayaCapital

We've just commenced the fifth cohort of the SANDBOX Accelerator program! With a founder-first approach, we emphasize investor-readiness, offering valuable exposure to regional VCs, a suite of world-class mentors, and insights from seasoned entrepreneurs. Get ready for pitchdeck reviews, investor introductions, and much more! Are you a pre-Seed to Seed-stage tech founder looking to take your startup to the next level? 🌟 Find out more at www.sandboxaccelerator.com now! #Startup #Tech #Investor #Accelerator #VC #SANDBOX #UAE

We are delighted to announce not one, not two, but SEVEN investments into early-stage technology startups! From GenAI to HR-tech, and FinTech to Food-Tech, these 7 startups are each receiving a $150,000 investment from Oraseya Capital having graduated from the fourth cohort of our landmark SANDBOX Accelerator program. •⁠ ⁠Qureos, a recruitment tech startup matching talent with jobs 10x faster •⁠ ⁠HeroGo, the sustainable food tech subscription platform for fruit, vegetables and dry goods •⁠ ⁠Lisan, a deeptech generative AI startup specialising in Arabic linguistics •⁠ ⁠STHRIVE, a B2B SaaS platform for retailers designed to boost sales and employee performance •⁠ ⁠Zoya, a fintech startup that makes Shariah-compliant investing easy and accessible for Muslims worldwide •⁠ ⁠JobEscape, a productivity startup upskilling freelancers and employees alike, with AI tools •⁠ ⁠Opteam, leveraging AI-driven optimisations to project management in the construction sector Having received 1,500+ applications to the fourth cohort of the SANDBOX Accelerator program, it continues to support pre-Seed and Seed-stage technology founders not just with financial capital, but also knowledge capital, network capital, and human capital. The fifth cohort of SANDBOX commences in September 2024, so watch this space for even more investment announcements! Read the full Press Release from the Dubai Media Office at https://lnkd.in/d-XcNufC For more information on the 7 startup profiles, Visit: https://lnkd.in/du6K6u-q #SANDBOX #TechStartups #OraseyaCapital #Innovation #Investment #Mentorship #Dubai

We are thrilled to announce that Omar Khan has joined Oraseya Capital as our new Investment Principal. In this pivotal role, Omar will spearhead our deal flow and oversee the end-to-end execution of our investments. His expertise and dedication will undoubtedly be a driving force in our continued success. Join us in welcoming Omar to the Oraseya Capital family! #OraseyaCapital #InvestmentPrincipal #TeamOraseya #Investments #Leadership