Top 35 Local Startup Investors in Middle East (August 2026)

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• Zazu — Zazu is a neobank for African SMEs, offering seamless banking tools, cash flow automation, and real-time insights. Zazu simplifies finance management in one all-in-one solution.
• Fincart — Fincart is a leading shipping platform in Egypt, connecting your business with top courier services, automating operations, and helping you scale your eCommerce logistics.
• Udu Technologies — Udu Technologies is an AI infrastructure company that offers GPU systems, AI platform integration, and technical support services.

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• BlindID — BlindID is a unique social media platform which allows users to make one hundred percent anonymous voice calls with random people for a limited time. BlindID does not use information such as user name, phone number, profile photo, and gender. Enjoyable time with BlindID spending is only left to communication ability and creativity.
• TRANGELS — Early Stage Investment Fund and Network
• StartupFon — StartupFon is the first and leading equity-based online investment platform based in Turkey and has been founded to capitalize technology-based ventures with qualified angel investors and its own venture capital fund, namely the AngelFund. Startupfon gives their members the opportunity to invest in seed / early-stage technology startups eitherthrough its venture capital AngelFund or co-invest with it independently. As a tool under Startupfon, AngelFund is a micro VC of around USD10 mn. Investors can make investments either on a deal by deal basis or they can allocate some of their budgets to AngelFund to let Startupfon invest on behalf of themselves. Startupfon has been founded by Istanbul Startup Angels (“ISA”) as its online investment platform in 2016. ISA is a leading angel investor platform accredited in 2014 discovering ambitious startups in their early-stage while mentoring them in the process. ISA also organizes angel investor academies for high net worth individuals and accelerator programs for corporates. ISA performs with 4.3x TVPI on a total of TL 10 mn investments in 27 ventures as of March 2019.

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• Coralogix — Coralogix is a full-stack observability platform that enables businesses to monitor and manage data in real time, providing instant insights without the need for indexing. The platform supports Log Analytics, application performance monitoring (APM), security information and event management (SIEM), real user monitoring (RUM), and infrastructuremonitoring, offering complete visibility into AI performance, security, and governance in a single solution. Coralogix offers a simple pricing model based on data volume, along with world-class support that ensures rapid response times and swift resolutions.
• Voltify — Voltify is building the energy infrastructure for freight rail: battery locomotives, on-route charging, and grid-independent microgrids that replace diesel.
• Inevitable AI Group — In retrospect, it was inevitable https://t.co/5tEZPEGfxw

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• BiSU — BiSU is a mobile platform that enables its users to order drinkable water in Turkey. Through the platform, its users have the ability to order water from any brand available nationally.BiSU is completely free of commission or fees and aims to democratize access to bottled water in Turkey by increasing transparency in prices and quality of water.The platform allows its customers to compare prices and pay with their credit cards for delivered bottled water.BiSU was launched in 2015 by Ergin Uner & Ozan Alptekin. It is based in Istanbul.
• LOKI — LOKI is a cloud-based secure network platform that can be managed without any technical knowledge.The company enables companies to manage and secure their networks by changing how they interact with cybersecurity products. LOKI platform offers a cloud-based secure software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) infrastructure that automatically scansand protects all network traffic from threats.
• eTasin — https://etasin.com

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• Co Print — Co Print offers advanced multicolor 3D printer upgrade kits to enhance print quality and enable vibrant, multi-filament printing. Our modular solutions, including ChromaSet and Klipper KCM Set, are compatible with most 3D printer brands. Discover the future of multicolor printing and unlock unlimited color potential!
• eTasin — https://etasin.com
• Securify Identity — Centralized and Smooth Access

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• ThriveCash — ThriveCash is a new alternative for covering expenses in school. Get up to $25,000 with your internship or job offer letter.
• Next New Networks — Next New Networks is a new kind of media company. As the leading independent producer of online video networks, we create, brand, market and syndicate some of the Web's most popular programming. We bring together the best elements of TV programming and Internet philosophy to allow viewers to contribute, share and distribute content. Since its inception in March 2007, Next New Networks has launched over twenty networks, and our programming has been viewed nearly 2 billion times! We currently work with some of the best creators on the web in categories such as: animation, food, entertainment, comedy, video gaming, movies, fitness, pets, and sports. You can see some of our Next New Creators' channels listed to the right. And a list of our current networks below. Now, lets talk about you! Is there a community you're a part of that lacks or wants programming? Let us know. If you're a writer, producer, or creator who's passionate about your community, then maybe you should be a part of our next next network. For more information, visit illuminati http://www.nextnewnetworks.com/page/next-new-creators
• Twistbox Entertainment — TWISTBOX ENTERTAINMENT is a global producer and publisher of mobile content. Through exclusive licenses with industry leading brands and direct distribution with over 100 operators in over 40 countries, we provide an extensive portfolio of award-winning games, WAP sites, and mobile TV channels worldwide. From programming to marketing and gamedevelopment to portal management, Twistbox is the total solution in mobile entertainment.

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• TurboFlow — Trading, made simple. Everyone gets a seat at TurboFlow.
• DePay — DePay is an Argentina-based real-time payments infrastructure startup.
• Ceramic Network — We've joined @textileio to build the first open intelligence network for AI agents. Follow us there.

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• KLIPY — Discover KLIPY, the largest library of localized GIFs, Memes, Stickers and Clips! Make your conversations fun and expressive with the best content.
• Popsa — Popsa sits at the intersection of AI, photos and B2C. According to Deloitte, it is one of the UK’s fastest-growing tech startups, and in both 2022 and 2023 the Financial Times ranked Popsa in the Top 20 fastest-growing software companies in the whole of Europe. Popsa is developing generative AI technology and AI agents that generate personalisedproducts for consumers based on the data contained in their own photos, therefore removing countless anxieties and manual tasks usually associated with personalisation, and empowering everyday people with professional storytelling techniques for the first time.Its award-winning app has made printing memories so easy and accessible that anyone can do it. As a result, the company receives 18,000 orders every week, increasing to 80,000 during Q4.Popsa's native iOS and Android apps are available in 12 languages – attracting more than 8 million users to date – and they ship to 50 countries around the world. Only 15% of Popsa’s revenue comes from the UK (France is their top market whilst the US is the fastest growing).People come to Popsa to create photobooks and other products, but what Popsa really does is help them process their lives and relationships through reflection on their photos. The company's longer term ambition is to become a global destination; a space to explore all of life’s moments and the emotions that come with them – not just the highlights. So holidays, but also lazy days and sad days too. Popsa believes the more you reflect, the better you understand yourself and your connections with others.
• Ringil — Ringil is a digital platform for the management of freight logistics and transportation.

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• Guardara — The most comprehensive negative testing / fuzz testing platform to hunt down bugs and zero-day vulnerabilities.
• Telequotes — At Telequotes, we are revolutionising the selling experience by seamlessly connecting sellers to ready buyer. Our platform bridges the C2B market gap, offering sellers a hassle-free experience with transparent, competitive pricing from our trusted partners.With a commitment to transparency and value, Telequotes ensures sellers get the best pricepossible, all in one place.
• RiskImmune — Responsible Cyber Landing Page

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• Squamobi — Squamobi is an AI mobile application company that develops apps with a solid business approach.
• AI Impact — Empowering Businesses with Cutting-Edge AI Solutions in App Development, Image & Video Generation, and Smart Kiosk Technology.
• Withco Coworking Space — Withco Coworking Space is a designer and provider of shared offices, co-working spaces, meeting, and event areas.

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• MobilMed — Since 2015, we have been providing services in the field of mobile biomedical device design and application solutions. Our goal is to provide you with great customer experience and exceptional value services.
• Buy Buddy — Buy Buddy is the maker of Hitag, the smart apparel security tag and the connected analytics platform, that help the retailers manage inventory, customer behavior and employee efficiency. Hitag gives customers the option to automatically self-checkout on their phones, without the hassle of having to wait in line, while giving the dynamicinventory data to the store managers and the detailed analytics/reporting to the retailers.Beyond replacing the known RFID security against theft, Buy Buddy allows customers to directly pay through their mobiles and check out, skipping the queues at cash counters. Hitags collect in-store customer behavior, in-depth inventory data, dynamic employee performance, and product efficiency for retailers. The Buy Buddy platform in turn presents this data and reporting to companies in real-time.Buy Buddy is an end to end solution for retailers to democratize easy check-out, manage in-store inventory and make informed merchandising decisions based on dynamic data.
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• iPNOTE — The iPNOTE AI paralegal manages the entire IP registration workflow: answers attorney questions, reviews deliverables, summarizes documents, tracks deadlines, sends follow-ups to providers, monitors progress from filing to grant, and processes payments. Your team interacts with one intelligent agent that smoothly coordinates with patent attorneysworldwide - turning weeks of manual work into automated efficiency.
• Fineksi — Finskor memiliki misi untuk menjadi penyedia terkemuka layanan penilaian kredit yang akurat dan andal, membantu bank dan lembaga keuangan lainnya untuk membuat keputusan kredit berdasarkan analisis data yang komprehensif.
• Kontigo — We help underbanked gig workers in Latam build credit and access group financing where small groups of family or friends lend and save money together. Users can validate their income from multiple sources such as gig apps, catalog sales, and open finance (Uber, Rappi, Didi, Indriver, Avon, and all major banks). After verifying the income wedirectly offer them group savings and group loans, without leaving WhatsApp, their primary messaging app.

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• WhoDoYou — Find trusted local service providers on WhoDoYou. Rely on advice collected from real conversations, skip the biased reviews and manipulated listings.
• FENIX — Fenix is a UAE-based free floating micromobility operator anchored in the GCC region.
• Revel — Electrifying cities through charging hubs, all electric rideshare, mopeds and eBikes.

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• Finku — Aplikasi manajemen keuangan yang membantu mengelola transaksi keuangan kamu secara otomatis. Pelajari semua insight yang dipersonalisasi khusus untuk kamu! Download aplikasi beta nya sekarang !
• Trukkr — Real-time fleet tracking, route optimization, and ERP integration for logistics companies. Transform your supply chain operations today.
• Dastgyr Technologies — Simplifying Global Trade

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• Enhance Ventures — Enhance is already live in 7 countries and can rapidly develop vertical marketplaces across Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan and Turkey with a higher chance of success.
• Magnitt — Magnitt is a startup directory that connects investors, mentors, and emerging companies in the Middle East. The discovery platform is a database with over 5,500 MENA startups and over 200 investors.
• Joi Gifts — Joi Gifts is the best online gift shop for any occasion. Send flowers, cakes, and more with same-day delivery in KSA, UAE, Jordan, Egypt and Middle East.

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• WhoDoYou — Find trusted local service providers on WhoDoYou. Rely on advice collected from real conversations, skip the biased reviews and manipulated listings.

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• Smartstaff — Manage your workforce's attendance & payroll while using our powerful automation tools to optimize & improve their productivity
• Iambic — Iambic has created a cutting-edge AI-driven platform to tackle the most challenging design problems in drug discovery and address unmet patient need.
• Moneyview — Money View is an application that can track and organize expenses, bills, and account balances. It can derive finance information from SMSs.

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• Zippsi — Zippsi connects individual and corporate clients with vehicle leasing companies in a quick, efficient and smart way.
• Trawell Data — Trawell Data is a mobile data services company that provides travelers to use mobile data on their mobile phones without changing phones or sim cards. It enables the phone to digitally connect and use the local operator. Trawell Data was established in 2015 and is headquartered in Syosset, New York.
• Visionteractive — Visionteractive develops social media based, fun and interactive physical and digital products, bridging the gap between online and actual world. The company aims to bring a brand together with the target audience by developing various creative products, while enhancing the memorability owing to the interactive experience with the users.Visionteractive was founded on 2013 and is based in Turkey.

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• GOPIZZA — GOPIZZA operates service restaurants specializing in single-serving pizzas with preparation systems and delivery-focused operations. The company develops compact store formats designed for dine-in, takeaway, and food delivery services. With operations across several international markets, GOPIZZA continues expanding its restaurant network anddigital ordering capabilities.
• WhoDoYou — Find trusted local service providers on WhoDoYou. Rely on advice collected from real conversations, skip the biased reviews and manipulated listings.
• GrowthFit — E-commerce customer behavior data analytics solution

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• Mason America, Inc. — Mason is the device innovation platform for product leaders who dare to deliver the next innovation in their field.
• Estate Media — Real Estate's Biggest Personalities Under one Roof
• Subquadratic — AI lab leading the subquadratic LLM revolution.

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• Omny Studio — Omny Studio offers powerful podcasting tools for hosting, monetization, and audience analytics. Start your podcast journey smartly.
• TokenOne — TokenOne is a Cyber Security software company that makes it easy to replace passwords, tokens and other forms of authentication with a more secure solution.
• Whale — Whale provides an omnichannel marketing platform that transforms marketing operations, digitalizes store operations and unifies offline & online brand experiences leveraging AI + IoT + Big Data to “Connect Brands with Customer”.Founded in 2017, Whale has since empowered 400+ global FMCG, F&B, Fashion and Automotive brands includingP&G, Unilever, Starbucks, UNIQLO, ARMANI, Watsons, Xiaomi, Midea, Lotus, POP MART etc. with over 150,000 stores across APAC, enabling brands to embrace the full potential of digital transformation.Equipped with AI capabilities, patented ReID technology and enterprise-grade security, Whale platforms comprising of Space Data Platform (SDP), Whale Marketing Cloud (WMC), Whale Open Platform (WOP) and Whale Analytics, serve as the end-to-end digitalization engine that enables brands to seamlessly engage with each customer.Whale is backed by Temasek Holding, NIO Capital, Source Code Capital, Linear Capital, Alpha Commune, BAI Capital and The Jiangmen, with 6 offices across Singapore, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen.

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• Sora — Connect HR tools, automate tasks, and deliver great employee experiences
• Funnel — Our revolutionary CRM property management software saves both time and money for agents and owners while making leasing more efficient.
• Bread Financial — We provide simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions.

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• Pyka — We believe that electrification and automation will make aviation safer, more affordable, and more accessible than has ever been possible in human history.
• Cash Cows — Cash Cows helps startups hone their operations and strategies so they can expand profitably and create better brands. They collaborate with customers to close the gap between traditional business practices (experience) and cutting-edge approaches (solutions), allowing companies to operate successfully.
• TwentyToo — TwentyToo is a user-centric approach and the application of AI and ML.

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• Hooch — HOOCH is the free app that rewards you up to 10% back plus exclusive perks when you travel, shop or dine with global partners.
• WhoDoYou — Find trusted local service providers on WhoDoYou. Rely on advice collected from real conversations, skip the biased reviews and manipulated listings.
• Cointopia — Cointopia is an ICO launching platform that provides a crowdfunded marketplace powered by blockchain technology.

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• Godayuse — Godayuse is world's first portal specializes only in featuring day activities to help people break their routine without having to travel
• HyperSpace — Hyperspace is a permanent ticketed experiential attraction developer that creates, builds, operates, and funds attractions. Founded in 2020 and is based inDubai, AE.

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• LOKI — LOKI is a cloud-based secure network platform that can be managed without any technical knowledge.The company enables companies to manage and secure their networks by changing how they interact with cybersecurity products. LOKI platform offers a cloud-based secure software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) infrastructure that automatically scansand protects all network traffic from threats.
• Bak-Tek — Bak-Tek is a technology company that produces bioguy, biosea, bioguy enzyme plus, bioguy tabs, and refresher. They stand for sustainable, unique environmental solutions using the trademarked biological technologies to decrease the stress factors caused by increasing population and industrialization. The company creates bioengineered goods andsolutions for the sustainable use of natural resources.
• Nanomik Biotechnology — Biochemistry leading change in life sciences. With our proprietary technologies, we develop solutions for Crop Health, Animal Health and Food preservation.

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• Qanary — Qanary is a digital second-opinion platform designed to help radiologists detect cancer at its earliest, most treatable stages.
• Cypien AI — Cypien learns your brand and visitor behavior, then composes segment-specific content, visuals, product order, search, landing pages, and UI.
• 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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• Arist — Inspired by Stanford research, Arist helps leading companies deliver microlearning, training, and nudges in the flow of work via Slack, Microsoft Teams, and text messages.
• Scotty — Scotty is a logistics firm that provides distribution services. With its technological infrastructure and widespread courier network, scotty provides distribution services to its users.
• Scotty — Scotty is a logistics company that provides delivery services and package tracking solutions. The company develops a motorcycle-hailing application to provide people with bike transportation and logistics services to save time. It also offers cargo tracking, same-day, next-day, and day-to-day delivery services.

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• LOKI — LOKI is a cloud-based secure network platform that can be managed without any technical knowledge.The company enables companies to manage and secure their networks by changing how they interact with cybersecurity products. LOKI platform offers a cloud-based secure software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) infrastructure that automatically scansand protects all network traffic from threats.
• Pinoo Robotics —

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• MixRift — MIXRIFT - game developers specialized in Mixed Reality
• unspun — From 3D scan to perfect fitting custom jeans. unspun makes each pair of jeans unique to your actual body and design. On a mission to reduce global carbon emissions by 1%. As seen in Fast Company's World Changing Ideas, Time's Best Inventions, and PopSci's Best of What's New. Welcome to the future of apparel.
• Mesa Quantum — Unlock the potential of chip-scale quantum sensing for enhanced Position, Navigation, And Timing capabilities. Explore Mesa Quantum's practical solutions.

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• Scotty — Scotty is a logistics firm that provides distribution services. With its technological infrastructure and widespread courier network, scotty provides distribution services to its users.
• Orka Investments — Orka is a real estate private equity firm building a leading investment platform for operational real estate in the UK and Europe.

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• Scotty — Scotty is a logistics firm that provides distribution services. With its technological infrastructure and widespread courier network, scotty provides distribution services to its users.
• Scotty — Scotty is a logistics company that provides delivery services and package tracking solutions. The company develops a motorcycle-hailing application to provide people with bike transportation and logistics services to save time. It also offers cargo tracking, same-day, next-day, and day-to-day delivery services.
• Genz Biotech — Genz is a biotech research & development company, developing novel diagnostic solutions for complex diseases, like cancer, coronavirus pandemic. Genz provides solutions for medical centers and/or end-users in cooperation with genetic disease and diagnostic centers. To date, Genz received 4 R&D grants and approval by Turkish Ministryof Health for 3 genetic tests.

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• Soar — Soar is a real-time streaming platform for volumetric video
• Subject — Subject provides high school learners access to premium, on-demand courses for credit or study support
• Praxis — We are Praxis: a global community of creatives and technologists working to build the city of the future.

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• 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.
• The Cloud — NOTICE OF WINDING UP PETITION
• One Click Delivery Services — One Click Delivery Services redefines last mile delivery throughout the region. By providing seamless and personalized delivery from local businesses to the consumer’s doorstep, They are closing the last-mile gap between merchants and their customers. Their entire last mile and on-demand delivery is technology-enabled, with a robust deliverymanagement system featuring GPS locations tracking and automated customer notifications.

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• Faireez — Optimizing tenants' lifestyle and convenience through enabling them with a hotel-like home cleaning service
• BrandShield — Your brand protection tool should do more than detect counterfeits. BrandShield will detect and takedown all manner of frauds, protecting your company.
• Accumulator — Accumulator is a U.S. private equity firm regulated by the SEC, operating as an index-like fund covering a wide range of privately held, growth-stage tech companies.