# DiGAME

> DiGAME is a VC fund in Abu Dhabi backing Internet and Travel. See 4 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Sep 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Total investments: 4
- Last investment: Nov 2018
- Lead investor: 100%
- Last updated: Sep 2026
- Website: http://www.digameinvestment.com

DiGAME is a VC fund in Abu Dhabi focused on Internet and Travel. Provides growth capital to digital & technology-enabled companies in Africa which have the potential to become regional and global leaders

## Contacts

5 contacts available for DiGAME. Shizune tracks 1 team members at DiGAME. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/digame?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Internet | 2 | 50% |
| Travel | 1 | 25% |
| Finance | 1 | 25% |
| Education | 1 | 25% |
| E-Learning | 1 | 25% |

10 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series A | 1 | 25% |
| Series B | 1 | 25% |
| Private Equity | 1 | 25% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 1 | 25% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| South Africa | 2 | 50% |
| Egypt | 1 | 25% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Emilian Popa | Investing Principal | 4 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/emilian-popa |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Swvl | Swvl offers an app that allows customers to book fixed-rate rides on buses and vans in their network. It allows people to share a ride in a van or bus during morning and evening commutes for a fixed flat fare with no surge pricing. Through an app, one can book a ride at an affordable rate. Launched in 2017, Swvl has its headquarters in Dubai,United Arab Emirates. | $30M | Series B | Nov 22, 2018 |  |
| Swvl | Swvl offers an app that allows customers to book fixed-rate rides on buses and vans in their network. It allows people to share a ride in a van or bus during morning and evening commutes for a fixed flat fare with no surge pricing. Through an app, one can book a ride at an affordable rate. Launched in 2017, Swvl has its headquarters in Dubai,United Arab Emirates. | $8M | Series A | Apr 23, 2018 |  |
| 10X Investments | 10X Investments provides a full range of services and products to retirement investors. |  | Private Equity | Nov 06, 2017 |  |
| GetSmarter | GetSmarter, a wholly-owned subsidiary of 2U, Inc., is a digital education company that partners with the world's leading universities to select, design and deliver premium online short courses with a data-driven focus on learning gain. | $5M | Venture - Series Unknown | Aug 26, 2016 |  |

4 of 4 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [BECO Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/beco-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Oman Technology Fund](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/oman-technology-fund) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Raed Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/raed-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Silicon Badia](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/silicon-badia) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Arzan Venture Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/arzan-venture-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [DASH Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/dash-ventures-2) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does DiGAME invest in?

DiGAME invests primarily in Internet, Travel and Finance startups, most often at Series A and Series B stage. Most of the 4 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in South Africa. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact DiGAME?

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### Who are the partners at DiGAME?

The team at DiGAME includes Emilian Popa (Investing Principal). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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