Through our two entities, ‘Wamda Capital – Fund I’ and ‘Wamda Capital – Evergreen’, we take pride in investing in a diverse range of companies that lead the way in innovation and drive positive change in their respective industries.
We invest in transformational businesses
and create meaningful partnerships with entrepreneurs.
As the Founder of Aramex, our Chairman and Managing Partner, Fadi Ghandour, possesses a unique perspective and firsthand understanding of the challenges in taking a company from idea to IPO and beyond. With this in mind, we evaluate each startup through the lens of a fellow founder, offering invaluable insights and guidance in building companies that matter.
With over a decade of experience, Fadi and Wamda Capital have built an impressive investment track record, with investments in over 100 companies, including Maktoub, Souq, Yemeksepeti, Careem, and Mumzworld. We can draw from a vast experience, different investment cycles, and an extensive network of connections when helping founders achieve exceptional outcomes.
Through our two entities, ‘Wamda Capital – Fund I’ and ‘Wamda Capital – Evergreen’, we take pride in investing in a diverse range of companies that lead the way in innovation and drive positive change in their respective industries.
Careem is the leading Internet platform in the greater Middle East. A pioneer of the region’s ride-hailing economy, Careem is expanding services across its platform to include mass transportation, delivery and payments. Careem’s mission is to simplify and improve the lives of people and build a lasting organization that inspires. Established in July 2012, Careem operates in 120 cities across 15 countries and has created more than 1M employment opportunities in the region. Careem was acquired by Uber in 2019*
Tamatem Games is a Jordan-based mobile games publisher and developer that partners with various international game developers to localize and bring international games to the Arabic-speaking world.
Ziina is bringing the next generation of financial services to the Middle East. As the UAE’s first peer-to-peer payment app, Ziina is on a mission to simplify finance for everyone. Send and receive payments with just a phone number—no IBAN or swift code required. Ziina offers bank-grade security and end-to-end encryption. Currently available to UAE residents on iOS and Android, the app provides a seamless way for friends and family to split the cost of takeout or a grocery bill. As Ziina grows, we’re committed to creating a new age of money in the Middle East and redefining how people use technology to transform their finances.
Marti is an allround mobility platform operating a fleet of e-moped, e-bikes and e-scooters
Palm.hr is a fully automated HRMS and your path to building a streamlined and consistent employee experience.
An end-to-end construction technology company providing modular housing solutions for the MENA region
Holo is a UAE-based FinTech start-up on a mission to simplify the process of owning a home by introducing digital mortgage services to the Middle East for the very first time. Holo’s proprietary technology and team of independent advisors take the guesswork out of buying property in the UAE, making it easier, faster and completely stress-free.
Believe Pte Ltd. is a global, Singapore-based FMCG conglomerate that provides market-ready solutions for customers by listening to their needs and designing products that suit their culture and life choices. From breakthrough personal care essentials to beauty products surpassing global standards, our worldwide team of experts use cutting-edgetechnology, scientifically proven methodologies and ancient knowledge to gift our customers
Tarfin is a digital platform that supplies farmers with instant and competitive financing for their farm inputs purchases. Since its founding, Tarfin has served over 2,400 farmers in 915 farming communities with cheaper financing on over TL 20M of agri inputs.
Penny Software is a Saudi-based company for Procurement Management and a B2B Marketplace. Penny offers enterprise software that helps businesses of all sizes manage procurement and spending. The Penny B2B marketplace helps connect suppliers with industry buyers in Saudi Arabia. Penny was founded in 2020 by Iyad Aldalooj, Majid Aldalooj, and Mohammed Ibrahim and was funded by venture capitals and angel investors.
Insider Growth Management Platform helps digital marketers drive growth across the funnel, from Acquisition to Activation, Retention and Revenue. Powered by deep AI and Machine Learning capabilities, GMP delivers real-time predictive segmentation and personalization across web, mobile web, mobile app and ad channels.
Hala is a fintech platform allowing SMEs to manager their inbound and outbound payments in a safe and simple manner.
The fastest growing omni-channel eyewear and lenses company in the GCC
qeen.ai capitalises on the GenAI revolution and the rich expertise of its co-founders to provide accessible and autonomous AI solutions tailored to e-commerce businesses.
