Top 40 Beauty Startup Investors in Middle East

Omer Erkmen is the co-founder at Yeni Nesil Kafası. Omer Erkmen attended UC Santa Barbara.

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Joachim Behrendt is the Head of the Advisory Board at Vali Berlin.

Protos Venture Capital is a funding company that is focused on internet businesses in Poland. It also includes mobile projects based on Software-as-a-Service, marketplace, lead-generator, and e-commerce sectors. Protos Venture Capital is based in Warszawa, Poland.

Company builders operating from Czech Republic and focusing on Central and Eastern Europe. We prefer building consumer facing businesses and have the most fun around marketplaces and e-commerce in general.

Anuscha Iqbal

Early-stage venture firm investing in exceptional entrepreneurs who seek to build category-defining companies.

Viola Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in Israeli or Israeli-related early-stage techology companies, in key market segments including FinTech, Consumer, Enterprise Infrastructure & Applications, Frontier & Deep Technologies (automotive, IOT, AR/VR, drones), Robotics and AgTech.

Target Global is a prominent European technology investment firm with a significant presence in the venture capital landscape, boasting over €3 billion in assets under management. The firm operates out of key tech hubs including London, Berlin, Tel Aviv, and Abu Dhabi, and has a rich portfolio featuring some of Europe's most successful techcompanies such as Revolut, Auto1, Copper, Delivery Hero, Docplanner, and Rapyd.Founding and GrowthTarget Global was established in 2015 by Shmuel Chafets and Yaron Valler, who brought a wealth of experience from their tenure at Hasso Plattner Ventures. Their professional partnership dates back 15 years to their time at Giza Venture Capital, a trailblazer in Israel's investment ecosystem, where they honed their investment acumen and industry foresight.Investment Philosophy and ImpactTarget Global stands out in the European tech industry for its diverse team and its ability to identify and capitalize on unique opportunities. The firm's knack for recognizing potential in the early stages of Germany's tech economy led to the emergence of several unicorns in the 2010s. As the European tech industry evolves, Target Global remains at the forefront, seeking out innovative companies like Robovision, Saleor, and Finom. These recent investments reflect the firm's commitment to supporting cutting-edge technology and business models.Fundraising SuccessesTarget Global's fundraising prowess is evident in its six investment funds, which have collectively raised significant capital. The funds range from Early Stage Funds, focusing on nascent startups, to Growth Funds that support more mature companies scaling their operations. The firm's co-investment strategy has led to over €1 billion in capital deployment across a diverse array of partnerships.Backing and AchievementsWith the backing of investors such as FERI, UBS, Allianz X, Mubadala, and Hermes GPE, Target Global has cemented its reputation as a trusted and successful investment firm. Its portfolio spans over 140 companies at various development stages, with a focus on those targeting trillion-dollar markets.Just a few of the many notable companies in the firm’s portfolio include:- Tarabut, MENA’s leading open banking platform, which was recently featured in Forbes Middle East’s list of Top 50 Fintech Companies.- Flo Health, an AI-driven women’s health product, which is the world’s top health and fitness app by downloads.- Robovision, an easy-to-use AI-driven computer vision platform for users to develop their own deep-learning-based solutions.- Enter, a German company that helps homeowners and businesses reduce their carbon footprint.Target Global's track record includes support for 15 unicorn companies, over 20 exits, and 7 IPOs, showcasing its ability to drive growth and success in the European tech ecosystem. The team, comprised of individuals with founder and operator backgrounds, continues to pursue exceptional opportunities to expand the firm's portfolio and influence.Target Global's journey from its inception to its current status as a key player in European venture capital is marked by strategic investments, a commitment to diversity, and a deep understanding of the tech industry's dynamics. With a clear vision for the future, Target Global is poised to continue its role in shaping the next wave of European tech giants.

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EQ2 Ventures is an investment firm that invests in Seed to Series B-stage startup companies. It was incorporated as a spin-off of Equitrust, a corporate VC arm launched in 2015 by Choueiri Group to capture opportunities linked to the digital transformation of the Middle East. Relying on a strong network of strategic investors and mentors, EQ2Ventures helps talented entrepreneurs solve major consumers and business problems, build sustainable companies. and create long-term value.

ACE & Company (“ACE”), founded in 2005, is a global investment group specialized in private investments with total assets of over $1.6 bn across three investment strategies and investment solutions. With headquarters in Geneva and offices in London, New York, and Cairo, ACE’s global presence brings the company in direct contact with sourcingpartners, investment firms, as well as entrepreneurs and provides investors unparalleled access to a network of opportunities. ACE’s passion is for finding investment opportunities where we have an advantage through many years of relationship building, a carefully developed position of knowledge in the sectors which we are active, and a culture of efficiency to gain first mover’s advantage. ACE’s purpose is to offer investors a long-term and collaborative investment approach that values honesty, transparency and rigorous execution, so that our strategies not only provide unique access to value accretive, risk-managed deals, but fosters what we consider our bedrock—trust.ACE’s progress has been marked by a globally respected track record since the Company was founded in 2005. In the last four years we have increased our total assets by fivefold and in 2017 received the Swiss Financial Supervisory Authority (FINMA) authorization.

Kaedan Capital is a private investment group active for over 15 years. We are entrepreneur centric investors with co-founder mentality, focused on Israeli related, seed to early stage ventures in diverse technology areas.

UpWest is a Silicon Valley-based seed fund investing in Israel’s most promising entrepreneurs. UpWest is focused on a hands-on approach to supercharge the growth of its startups, providing the essential ingredients for success: seed funding, proximity and access to markets and capital, and a supportive community of talented peers. For moreinformation, visit upwest.vc.

100 Ventures is an investment firm and its invests in pre-seed and seed startups companies.

Genesis Partners is a leading early stage Israeli venture capital firm that manages over $600 Million across four funds, and focuses on seed and early stage investments in the ICT sectors.

Lucrative Ventures operates as an Investment Firm.

Ithraa Capital is a company that specializes in Investment services.

Founded in 2016, Wharton Alumni Angels is an active angel investment group composed of University of Pennsylvania alumni and non-Penn alumni who have joined our community. Our members are entrepreneurs, and senior business executives, and institutional investors with a global reach. Our members are located on every continent and invest in startups worldwide.

KDC Media Fund is an early stage fund investing in media startups. The fund is a JV between Keshet & DCP

We are a leading venture capital firm in Dubai, UAE, focused on supporting entrepreneurs in the MENA region at the seed- and early-stage building great companies.

Keiretsu Forum is a private equity investment network of angel investors, venture capitalists, and corporate/institutional investors.

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Eczacıbaşı Momentum invested in three venture companies and a venture capital fund; Their goal is to invest US$30 million over the next five years as they continue to partner with funds and startups that shape the new normal of modern life, focusing on well-being, consumption, and home-living.

Entrepreneur Venture is a private equity firm based in Paris, France. The firm seeks to invest in the retail, SaaS, and e-commerce sectors. The firm prefers to invest in companies based in Europe.

Rolling Fund + Syndicate Model with Modest Capital for Early Stage Startup Investors. Invests $50K in problem-solution stage technology startups.

Group of Bay Area INSEAD Alumni

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Ales Venture Capital Investment Trust Inc. 100% Escort Technology Investment Co., Ltd. was established in late 2012 as a subsidiary of an investment company subject to the Capital Markets Board legislation.Their target audience was primarily started to produce products or services are targeted at companies with existing customers and growth.However, the product or service to switch to the sales and marketing process, although in need of ready finance companies also take interest in Their initiative.

Wa’ed Ventures is the venture capital arm of Saudi Aramco Entrepreneurship Center (Wa’ed), established by Saudi Aramco with the vision of igniting the spirit of entrepreneurship in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Wa’ed has deployed a suite of programs over the years to assist entrepreneurs in establishing, enhancing, or expanding their ventures. Theseprograms comprise development and financial support including business incubation, coaching and training to guide and nurture entrepreneurs along different business stages, seed funding, non-collateral loans, venture capital (equity/debt) investment, and business development. These programs support the development of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of localizing industries and diversifying the Kingdom’s economy. Wa’ed also collaborates and engages with key players in order to create an effective entrepreneurship ecosystem.Wa’ed aspires to provide leadership in promoting entrepreneurship to support economic growth, diversification, and social development in Saudi Arabia, in alignment with the Kingdom’s strategic thrust into moving towards a knowledge-based economy. The organization aims to turn innovative ideas into successful projects, create and support sustainable SMEs, and develop entrepreneurs into successful business owners.Wa’ed Ventures aims to fuel the growth of high potential companies, thereby promoting economic development in Saudi Arabia with job creation for Saudi nationals, technological improvement, knowledge transfer, economic diversification, and economic growth within the Kingdom. The firm focuses on seed, early, and growth-stage businesses across a diverse range of sectors including information and communication technology (ICT), energy, manufacturing, healthcare, and services – from mobile application platforms and technologies to industrial equipment manufacturing to advanced software solutions.

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BIC Angels is an investment firm that provides venture capital for startups engaged in the internet sector. It is primarily focused on companies engaged in SaaS, location-based services, and mobile applications. The Company's early-stage investment ranges from $25,000 to $1,000,000. BIC Angels is based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Aslanoba Capital is an early stage investor in tech startups in Turkey and the US. The company invests in startups pursuing disruptive ideas in areas such as marketplaces, e-commerce, mobile, classifieds, content, and SaaS with a consideration of investment between $0.25 million and $2 million.Aslanoba was founded in 2013 and is based inIstanbul, Turkey.

Burak Şen

The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (“ISSF”) is a private sector managed fund making investments in innovative startups and early stage SMEs. The World Bank has invested USD 50 million in the Fund which was complimented by the Central Bank of Jordan with an additional USD 48 million bringing the total working capital of the ISSF to USD 98million.

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