# Qatar Foundation

> Qatar Foundation is a VC fund in Doha backing Apps and Video. See 2 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Doha, Qatar
- Total investments: 2
- Last investment: Jul 2022
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- X (Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/qf
- Website: http://www.qf.org.qa/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qatarfoundation

Qatar Foundation is a VC fund in Doha focused on Apps and Video. Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development is a private, non-profit organization that serves the people of Qatar

## Contacts

5 contacts available for Qatar Foundation. Shizune tracks 11 team members at Qatar Foundation. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/qatar-foundation?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Apps | 2 | 100% |
| Video | 1 | 50% |
| Sports | 1 | 50% |
| FinTech | 1 | 50% |
| Communities | 1 | 50% |

11 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grant | 1 | 50% |
| Pre-Seed | 1 | 50% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Qatar | 1 | 50% |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 50% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agata Braja | Senior Digital Media Specialist | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/agata-braja |
| Antonio Sanfilippo | Chief Scientist & Program Director | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/antonio-sanfilippo-491b |
| Aysha Al Mudahka | Director of Strategic Initiative and Partnerships Development , CEO Office | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/aysha-al-mudahka |
| Faisal Al-Thani | Chief Investment Officer | 1 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/faisal-al-thani |
| Hamad Al Ibrahim | Executive Vice President & Chairman of the Board | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hamad-al-ibrahim |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| KARTY | KARTY is a Fin-tech platform based in Msheireb, it allows customers to spend, save and manage all of their finances from one-app. It has raised $ 1.2 million in a pre-seed round from Visa, Qatar Development Bank (QDB), Qatar Foundation & Qatar based angel investors. KARTY aims to revolutionize the daily financial experiences for it’s customersby leveraging cutting-edge technology and transaction data. KARTY is working closely with strategic partner "Visa" to deliver full digital payment solutions for both consumer and business expenses. | $1.2M | Pre-Seed | Jul 04, 2022 |  |
| Fanera | Fanera is a revolutionary social media platform and content streaming app that is transforming the way football fans engage with their favorite sport. We seamlessly blend the power of social media, live streaming, and fan rewards to create an unparalleled fan experience. With Fanera, football enthusiasts gain access to exclusive content, immersiveprediction games, and a vibrant community where they can connect with fellow fans, clubs, and players.At Fanera, we leverage cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies to curate personalized content for each fan, ensuring they receive the most relevant and engaging updates. Our platform not only provides fans with a direct connection to their favorite teams and players, but it also offers a unique loyalty program where users can collect badges and earn rewards for their participation.Our vision extends beyond football, as we aim to introduce Web 3.0 technologies to the sports ecosystem. By harnessing the power of blockchain and tokenization, we envision a future where fans have greater ownership and influence over the content they consume and engage with.Join us on this incredible journey and experience the next generation of fan engagement with Fanera. Stay connected, be rewarded, and discover a whole new level of football fandom. | $125K | Grant | Nov 04, 2019 |  |

2 of 2 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Qatar Development Bank](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/qatar-development-bank) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Visa](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/visa) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Qatar Foundation invest in?

Qatar Foundation invests primarily in Apps, Video and Sports startups, most often at Grant and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 2 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Qatar. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Qatar Foundation?

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### Who are the partners at Qatar Foundation?

The team at Qatar Foundation includes Agata Braja (Senior Digital Media Specialist), Antonio Sanfilippo (Chief Scientist & Program Director) and Aysha Al Mudahka (Director of Strategic Initiative and Partnerships Development , CEO Office), among 11 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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