Top 5 Community Startup Investors in Lebanon (September 2026)

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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Upon graduation of the Hero Program at Draper University, alumni get a chance to pitch their business ideas for venture capital. Submit your business plan.

Investment focus

Industry: Software, Blockchain, E-Commerce
Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed
Geography: United States, Argentina, United Kingdom

Investor stats

Total investments: 67
Round size: Seed $125k–$4M; Pre-Seed $100k–$3.1M
Lead/follow: 19% lead, 81% follow

Portfolio highlights

Seagate Space — Seagate Space is an aerospace company that provides offshore rocket launch solutions for the space industry.
Applied Atomics — Applied Atomics is a Rapid Response Network in Space.
ChemT Biotechnology — The goal of ChemT Biotechnology is to increase patient access to the most cutting-edge biologics, beginning with the urgent issues in manufacturing and research and development.

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Abdo Achkar is the Founder & CEO at Sowlutions.

Investment focus

Industry: E-Commerce, B2B, SaaS
Stage:Pre-Seed, Seed, Series B
Geography: United States, Lebanon, Japan

Investor stats

Total investments: 12
Round size: Seed $500k–$3M; Pre-Seed $150k–$700k
Lead/follow: 17% lead, 83% follow

Portfolio highlights

GoBEBA — GoBEBA is an on-demand e-commerce logistics platform operating in emerging Africa markets. We bring together local merchants, consumers and logistics service providers to enable efficient discovery and ordering of frequently purchased products and services in one platform. This combination delivers an asset-light convenient, multi-categoryon-demand ordering service for everyday essentials. We do this by aggregating demand for merchants through a curated digital marketplace which connects merchants directly to consumers and logistics service providers in an on-demand basis . GoBeba is an ‘everything’ app’ for a wide range of services including grocery shopping, food delivery, cargo, and many other on-demand services.
uPaint — Discover uPaint, premium paint by numbers kits for all ages. We craft all components in-house, ensuring top quality. Customize any image to create your own masterpiece. It's the perfect, thoughtful gift idea that's stress-free and easy for everyone. Experience a relaxing and joyful activity with stunning results.
Ur My Type — Ur My Type is an app that uses personality types to make dating and finding friends online more meaningful.

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F6 Ventures is a leading seed stage venture capital firm operating across emerging markets. We back exceptional founders from idea-stage all the way to Series A, combining early capital with strategic support and a commitment to long-term partnership. With deep ties across the Middle East, Africa, and beyond, we empower innovative startups to scalewith purpose and impact. We manage over $90M in AUM across more than 300 investments in seven countries. By investing early in Pre-Seed to Pre-Series A rounds, we help founders cover initial costs, develop their product, and take it to market. This early capital acts as a launchpad, enabling startups to hit key milestones like securing first customers, attracting follow-on funding, and making significant strides forward.

Investment focus

Industry: Software, E-Commerce, Information Technology
Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed
Geography: Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia

Investor stats

Total investments: 359
Round size: Seed $15k–$1.2M; Pre-Seed $49k–$600k
Lead/follow: 44% lead, 56% follow
Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $95M in 2023

Portfolio highlights

Tagaddod — Tagaddod is a renewable Energy and Waste Management Egyptian company, started in February 2013 and operating in Cairo –Egypt. Currently focusing on clean fuels, Tagaddod is working on Biodiesel production from Vegetable Oils. Biodiesel is a fuel alternative that is produced from waste vegetable oils and used in conventional diesel engines, whichcan directly substitute for or extend supplies of traditional petroleum diesel.
Makan Home — SHEN168 adalah situs toto togel online yang terpercaya, menawarkan pengalaman bermain yang aman dan menyenangkan bagi para penggemar togel online.
MyAlice — The modern customer service and social selling platform. Support anytime and sell anywhere with all your messages, orders, and agents in one place.

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