Top 5 Artificial Intelligence Startup Investors in Lebanon (September 2026)

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Investment focus

Industry: SaaS, Retail, FinTech
Stage:Pre-Seed
Geography: Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom

Investor stats

Total investments: 12
Round size: Pre-Seed $100k–$400k
Lead/follow: 100% lead, 0% follow

Portfolio highlights

AlgoTraders — Launch systematic strategies without building the whole quant infrastructure team: data, backtesting, execution, reporting, compliance and agentic-AI workflows. On our cloud or yours. Winner, Hedgeweek European Awards 2026.
Golden Fist — Popcorn Machines Saudi Arabia Popcorn Warmers Cinema Concessions Saudi Arabia Party Supplies Saudi Arabia Nacho Machines Saudi Arabia Fresh Corn Slush Machines Icetro Sno biz
Central Limit Technologies — Professional investment strategies often require many years of work and significant financial investments in buying and managing financial data, maintaining old systems, and handling various technical challenges. Our technology takes care of all these aspects, allowing you to concentrate on creating robust and diversified portfolios.

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Speed is a tech accelerator based out of the Beirut Digital District that empowers software startups to succeed and scale globally through a 3-month mentorship-driven program, $30,000 in funding, and a lifelong network of mentors and partners.The accelerator offers software startups $30,000 in financial support, an intensive 3-monthmentorship-driven program that includes in-house mentorship, mentorship from experts, workshops, access to a network of investors, and a free working space at BDD, in exchange for 5% equity in common shares. Startups also receive lifelong support from a network of 100+ local and international mentors, the opportunity to be sponsored by Speed for a 2-week immersion program in Silicon Valley in partnership with LebNet, technology perks worth $1M+ through the accelerator’s partnership with the Global Accelerator Network (GAN), and a fast-track referral to the 47 Techstars programs around the world.

Investment focus

Industry: E-Commerce, Apps, Internet
Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed
Geography: Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, United States

Investor stats

Total investments: 34
Round size: Seed $30k–$500k; Pre-Seed $30k–$300k
Lead/follow: 100% lead, 0% follow

Portfolio highlights

Xilia — Xilia is a platform connecting creative and digital agencies and freelancers to their clients in order to facilitate communication. It automates, optimizes, and centralize digital marketing strategy.
PawPots — PawPots is a pet service that offers real and healthy food made for dogs. It is designed with the perfect balance of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy oils which help build strong immunity. The company provides a healthy diet alternative for pets and an online platform for pet parents and vets.
Scriptofilm Corp. — Scriptofilm is an interactive platform that links scriptwriters and filmmakers to producers, investors, and buyers.

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MEVP is a Middle East-focused venture capital firm that invests in the early and growth stages of innovative tech companies run by talented entrepreneurs in the Middle East with a focus on the GCC and Levant countries. With a team of 20 VC professionals across offices in Dubai, Beirut, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh, MEVP manages 5 regional funds with more than USD 260 million in Assets Under Management. MEVP is the largest and most established VC firm in the region, with clear cross border investment appetite.

Investment focus

Industry: FinTech, Financial Services, E-Commerce
Stage:Seed, Series A, Series B
Geography: United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia

Investor stats

Total investments: 118
Round size: Seed $420k–$6M; Series A $2.6M–$14M; Series B $4.6M–$50M
Lead/follow: 39% lead, 61% follow
Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $68M in 2023

Portfolio highlights

PinPay — Pin-Pay is an innovative mobile payment service offered at our Partner Banks which aims to bring our subscribers the most secure, reliable and intelligent payment experience.Using Pin-Pay, you can perform a number of different transactions directly from your mobile phone. Since all transactions are conducted live and under 20 seconds, you cansafely receive money straight to your account in no time.
Abwab.ai — Award winning AI-powered lending platform for financial institutions. Automating SME financing decisions. Empowering lenders, enabling SMEs. Bridging $170B gap.
Keyper — Keyper simplifies real estate management for property owners, tenants, and partners. Manage portfolios, get market insights, apply for rent with flexible payment options, and explore partnership opportunities to earn passive income. Join Keyper today!

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Sente is a Chicago-based startup investment and innovation platform. Sente searches the world for the most high-potential startups and helps them scale through unprecedented guidance, support, and connections.

Investment focus

Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Information Technology
Stage:Pre-Seed, Seed, Convertible Note
Geography: United States, Turkey, Israel

Investor stats

Total investments: 44
Round size: Pre-Seed $38k–$1.5M; Convertible Note $50k–$50k
Lead/follow: 9% lead, 91% follow

Portfolio highlights

Kfobix Inc. — Revolutionizing Grid Maintenance with AI and Robotics
M-Based — M-Based develops next-generation biomaterials using mushroom, redefining sustainability in design and materials.
Kybele's Garden — Kybele's Garden focus on algae-based bioponics and algae fermentation methods. Their differentiation strategy boosts harvest yield, source efficiency, and functional content, while improving sensory attributes and shelf life. These technologies can be used in agrifood and skin care, and integrated into existing producers' systems.

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