# Anova Investments

> Anova Investments is a VC fund in Gauteng backing Retail and Internet. See 3 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Gauteng, South Africa
- Total investments: 3
- Last investment: Jun 2020
- Lead investor: 33%
- Last updated: Aug 2026

Anova Investments is an invetsment Firm.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Retail | 1 | 33% |
| Internet | 1 | 33% |
| Software | 1 | 33% |
| Freelance | 1 | 33% |
| E-Commerce | 1 | 33% |

7 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 1 | 33% |
| Series A | 1 | 33% |
| Series B | 1 | 33% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | 67% |
| Jordan | 1 | 33% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nouf Aljreiwi | Executive Director | 1 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ureed.com | Ureed.com is a platform that connects expert freelancers with employers looking for professional services in content creation and translation.Forget legacy freelancer platforms that slow you down, Ureed.com supports your workflow and simulates a real-life experience for both employers and freelancers so you can focus on getting the job done, notthe logistics and technicalities.A Tech-Powered ApproachLeverage the power of innovation, we’ve equipped Ureed.com with various technologies such as AI and machine learning to provide you with a seamless experience. The experience we’ve accrued since 2017 is helping us create the best working environment for freelancers and employers. We know what people are looking for and we work hard to make it happen. | $1M | Seed | Jun 30, 2020 |  |
| Jamalon | Jamalon is the largest online bookstore in Middle East. Offering more than 9.3 million Arabic and English titles from 30,000 publishers with home delivery and customized payment methods that suit Middle East region. | $10M | Series B | Mar 19, 2019 |  |
| Tarjama | Tarjama, a certified translation agency in Dubai and across the region, understands that in order to compete in today’s global market, businesses must be able to connect with their customers and stakeholders and communicate about their products and services in a way that fits into the regional and cultural context. What works in Europe or the USmay simply not work in the Middle East. As cultural and linguistic experts, we help you transcend geographic borders and communicate globally! | $5M | Series A | Mar 18, 2019 |  |

3 of 3 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Wamda Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/wamda) — VC Fund, 2 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does Anova Investments invest in?

Anova Investments invests primarily in Retail, Internet and Software startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United Arab Emirates. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Anova Investments?

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### Who are the partners at Anova Investments?

The team at Anova Investments includes Nouf Aljreiwi (Executive Director). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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