Nour Nouf Ventures

Nour Nouf Ventures is an impact venture capital firm founded on the principle that entrepreneurship and knowledge transfer are catalysts for positive change for a better world. Founded in 2016 in Jeddah -Saudi Arabia, we support scalable and sustainable solutions through impact investments in emerging economies, balanced with growth investing for global impact, aligned proudly with Saudi Vision 2030 and the UN SDGs. We also strengthen Saudi Arabia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing co-working spaces for startups and driving community-focused CSR initiatives that promote localized knowledge and growth.

Reda Islam

Chairman of the Board

Princess Sama Bint Faisal Al Saud

Executive Partner

23 past transactions

Ynmo

Venture Round in 2024
Ynmo is a pioneering digital solution that enhances the quality of care and educational services for individuals with special needs. It operates a bilingual platform that allows service providers, such as schools, centers, and clinics, to create and monitor personalized treatment plans. The platform features a comprehensive assessment system and offers access to thousands of customizable goals with clear instructions, enabling real-time tracking of individual performance. Additionally, Ynmo's mobile application assists families in screening their children for various developmental issues, including autism and language delays, utilizing tools like MCHAT, CDI, and ASQ3. By facilitating tailored educational and care strategies, Ynmo aims to support the growth and development of disabled individuals effectively.

Affinity

Venture Round in 2024
Affinity is a financial solutions company that provides financial inclusion, advisory, and literacy services.

Safanad

Funding Round in 2023
Safanad Limited is a private equity investment firm established in 2009 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with additional offices in New York, London, and Geneva. The firm specializes in middle-market investments, focusing on growth-stage companies through buyouts, recapitalizations, and industry consolidations. Safanad invests primarily in the healthcare, education, financial services, and retail sectors, targeting opportunities that promise attractive returns. The firm manages client-specific portfolios for high net worth investors and engages in a variety of investment strategies, including public equity, fixed income, real estate, and private equity, while also participating in hedge funds. Safanad employs quantitative analysis and in-house research to identify undervalued securities and growth opportunities, primarily within the US and Europe, and typically invests between $20 million and $200 million in companies with enterprise values ranging from $20 million to $1 billion.

Shorooq Partners

Funding Round in 2023
Founded in 2017 and based in Abu Dhabi, Shorooq Partners is a prominent investment firm specializing in venture capital and private credit across the Middle East and North Africa regions. With additional offices in Riyadh, Manama, Cairo, and Dubai, the firm focuses on investing in innovative technology companies, particularly in sectors such as fintech, gaming, climate, cleantech, and Web 3.0. Shorooq Partners emphasizes building partnerships with founders, supporting company development, and acting as value investors. The firm has established a strong portfolio, backing several market-leading disruptors including Pure Harvest Smart Farms and Tamara. Operating under a cohesive business name, Shorooq Partners comprises a group of affiliated companies, with its principal entity regulated by the Abu Dhabi Global Market Financial Services Regulatory Authority.

OneDome

Private Equity Round in 2022
OneDome Ltd. is a London-based company that operates a comprehensive online platform for real estate transactions, enabling home buyers and sellers to conduct end-to-end property transactions seamlessly. Founded in 2016 and launching its services in 2019, the platform facilitates property searches and interactions with estate agents, conveyancers, and mortgage brokers through a centralized, consumer-focused interface. Key features include the Locality Reality tool, which scores UK postcodes based on critical criteria, and an Instant Valuation tool that provides estimated sales and rental prices. OneDome's marketplace also offers mobile applications to enhance accessibility. The company has gained significant traction, with nearly three million monthly visits to its managed websites, and it has expanded its services through acquisitions, including a prominent mortgage broker. OneDome aims to simplify the property search and transaction process by connecting consumers and professionals efficiently.

Sabbar

Convertible Note in 2022
Sabbar Ltd., headquartered in Saudi Arabia, operates an on-demand staffing platform focused on blue-collar jobs within the retail, hospitality, and entertainment sectors across MENA. The company's core business is connecting businesses with highly qualified, vetted professionals for casual staff hiring during peak hours or high seasons. Sabbar streamlines the recruitment process by handling interviews, training, placement, shift scheduling, worker payments, and other administrative tasks, thereby reducing associated costs for its clients.

Grinta

Seed Round in 2022
Grinta is a pharmaceutical supply chain company focused on modernizing the distribution of medical products across Africa. It operates a managed marketplace that integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning to empower independent pharmacies and enhance their operational efficiency. By collaborating with various stakeholders, including manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers, Grinta aims to create a data-driven and reliable supply chain. This platform provides pharmacies with a user-friendly experience, allowing them to access a comprehensive range of traceable and trackable pharmaceutical and medical products from multiple vendors. Through its innovative approach, Grinta seeks to improve the overall effectiveness of the pharmaceutical value chain.

Hafla

Seed Round in 2022
Hafla is an innovative platform that simplifies the event planning process by connecting organizers with a wide range of service providers, including venues, equipment rental companies, caterers, and artists. Through its technology-driven approach, Hafla streamlines the booking and payment process, creating a seamless experience for users in a traditionally fragmented industry. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to understand the context of each event, generating personalized ideas and recommendations that help organizers tailor their celebrations to their specific needs. By minimizing the stress associated with planning events, Hafla empowers individuals and organizations to focus on enjoying their experiences, ultimately aiming to enhance the overall celebration process.

Hala

Convertible Note in 2022
Hala is a developer of a digital mobile payment platform designed to facilitate secure and convenient payment transactions for both individuals and businesses. The company provides a comprehensive payment infrastructure that includes point-of-sale solutions, digital wallets, and bank cards, enabling merchants to accept credit card payments seamlessly. Hala's platform equips clients with essential digital tools to manage their payment processes effectively, control cash flow, and analyze sales data, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Sary

Convertible Note in 2022
Sary is a digital business-to-business marketplace based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that connects small and medium-sized enterprises with merchant wholesalers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Founded in 2018 by Mohammed Aldossary and Khaled AlSiari, Sary aims to streamline the supply chain in the wholesale industry, allowing businesses to efficiently procure inventory. Its mobile and web application offers a range of FMCG products, including beverages, oils, and snacks, facilitating orders from small quantities to truckloads with rapid delivery options, often within 24 hours. Sary serves a diverse clientele, including mini-market chains, hotels, restaurants, and convenience shops, and has expanded its operations to 12 major cities, catering to over 40,000 customers and partnering with more than 1,700 brands and wholesalers. The platform provides users with immediate price quotations and product comparisons, enabling them to manage their expenses effectively as their businesses grow.

Guidepost

Series A in 2022
Guidepost is a health coaching platform focused on assisting individuals in managing diabetes through personalized support. The company connects patients with coaches who provide guidance on medication, diet, and coping strategies for the psychological effects of the illness. Utilizing voice-over-internet-protocol technology and user-updated biometric data, Guidepost creates a comprehensive support system that helps bridge the gap between patients and knowledgeable caregivers. By fostering meaningful connections, the platform aims to reduce the costs and risks associated with diabetes management, addressing the social isolation commonly linked with the condition. Through its innovative approach, Guidepost enhances the healthcare experience for those living with diabetes, regardless of geographical or language barriers.

Squadio

Convertible Note in 2022
Squadio is an international company based in Riyadh that operates a Team as a Service platform, connecting organizations with vetted tech squads for the development and enhancement of digital products. The platform specializes in assembling remote teams by providing services such as vetting, hiring engineers, and managing payroll. Additionally, Squadio offers the option of including a product manager within each squad, ensuring that companies can efficiently find and manage the right talent for their specific needs. By streamlining the process of team formation, Squadio enables businesses to effectively build and improve their digital offerings.

Lucky

Series A in 2022
Lucky is a financial services company that operates an app designed to enhance the shopping experience by providing access to credit products, discounts, and cashback rewards. The app allows users to search for and coordinate their shopping, payments, and savings, offering discounts of up to 50% from a variety of merchants. With a mission to transform the shopping and payment landscape in the Middle East and North Africa, Lucky has successfully connected over six million users since its inception. The platform enables customers to utilize credit services and cashback rewards both in-person and online, facilitating easier access to credit while helping them save on purchases.

Kadmos Capital

Funding Round in 2022
Kadmos Capital, founded in 2021 and based in London, United Kingdom, is a venture capital firm focused on investing in the impact technology sector. The firm specializes in identifying and supporting high-impact technologies that address significant global challenges. With a strong track record in technology investments, Kadmos Capital aims to back ambitious entrepreneurs who are developing innovative solutions in a rapidly changing environment. The firm is dedicated to harnessing the intersection of science and technology to drive meaningful progress and foster ingenuity in its investment strategies.

Shift Clinics

Seed Round in 2022
Shift Clinics is a healthcare provider specializing in physical therapy and wellness services. It offers a range of treatments, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and alternative modalities like cupping and dry needling, to address musculoskeletal issues and improve clients' overall health and performance. Additionally, the company provides government-funded development and training programs.

Juleb

Seed Round in 2021
Juleb is a company that specializes in developing integrated cloud-based platforms tailored for the healthcare sector, specifically targeting small and medium pharmacies. Its ERP-based pharmacy management platform enhances operational efficiency by offering services that include inventory tracking, sales management, and secure point-of-sale transactions. Pharmacy owners can monitor their stock levels, receive alerts for low inventory or expiring products, and streamline payment processes through the integrated system. By focusing on ease of use and cost-effectiveness while adhering to local and international healthcare standards, Juleb aims to improve the performance of pharmacies and their interactions within the broader healthcare ecosystem, fostering innovation and operational excellence in the industry.

HealTec

Seed Round in 2021
HealTec is a company that specializes in the design and manufacturing of medical rehabilitation products aimed at serving long-term care and rehabilitation patients. It operates a B2B healthcare rehabilitation manufacturing facility that facilitates the local production of medical prosthetics and other related devices. By utilizing advanced manufacturing technologies, HealTec aims to eliminate long waiting periods and high costs associated with overseas production, thereby providing healthcare companies with more efficient and accessible solutions for their rehabilitation needs.

Logexa

Seed Round in 2021
Logexa is a pioneering on-demand warehousing platform based in Saudi Arabia, designed to cater to the storage needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The platform connects businesses with available storage options across various geographical locations, offering flexibility in logistics and inventory management. Logexa enables warehouse owners to optimize their unused space by monetizing it, while SMEs can access diverse storage solutions, including dry, ambient, chilled, and frozen options, on a pay-per-pallet basis. This innovative approach allows businesses to scale their operations without the burden of long-term commitments or scalability issues, thereby enhancing overall efficiency in the supply chain.

Ynmo

Seed Round in 2021
Ynmo is a pioneering digital solution that enhances the quality of care and educational services for individuals with special needs. It operates a bilingual platform that allows service providers, such as schools, centers, and clinics, to create and monitor personalized treatment plans. The platform features a comprehensive assessment system and offers access to thousands of customizable goals with clear instructions, enabling real-time tracking of individual performance. Additionally, Ynmo's mobile application assists families in screening their children for various developmental issues, including autism and language delays, utilizing tools like MCHAT, CDI, and ASQ3. By facilitating tailored educational and care strategies, Ynmo aims to support the growth and development of disabled individuals effectively.

Endeavor Catalyst

Funding Round in 2020
Endeavor Catalyst, established in 2012, is a venture capital arm of Endeavor Global, a non-profit supporting entrepreneurs in developing countries. Based in New York with global offices, Catalyst invests in early to growth-stage companies across sectors such as agriculture, education, enterprise software, fintech, healthcare, and smart cities. Focusing on Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia, Catalyst targets companies with revenues between $0.5 million and $15 million, aiming to take up to a 10% stake. It co-invests in financing rounds of $5 million or more, with a portfolio comprising over 200 companies across 32 markets, including several unicorns. Catalyst's unique model aligns with Endeavor's mission, providing a platform for high-impact entrepreneurs to scale and create jobs.

Aanaab

Seed Round in 2020
Aanaab is an online education platform focused on enhancing the skills and competencies of teachers and educators in the Arab world. The company provides a range of online courses aimed at self-development, educational strategies, and effective teaching techniques. Through its platform, Aanaab offers a variety of resources, including reading materials, lectures, and one-on-one sessions with professionals, allowing educators to develop both personal and professional skills. This approach not only supports individual growth but also aims to expand the impact of educators by enriching their knowledge and teaching practices, ultimately benefiting a wider community of learners.

Nexford University

Series A in 2020
Nexford University is an online higher education institution founded in 2017, based in Washington, D.C. It aims to provide accessible and affordable education tailored to the demands of the global workforce. Serving markets such as the United States, the Philippines, Nigeria, and Egypt, Nexford offers degree programs and courses across various industries, including technology, business, and healthcare. The university's curriculum is designed to align with employer needs, leveraging artificial intelligence to identify and focus on in-demand skills. This approach ensures that learners, particularly from middle-income societies, receive a relevant and dynamic education that prepares them for success in a competitive global job market.

Integrated Technology Group

Private Equity Round in 2019
Integrated Technology Group operates an educational content platform designed to facilitate learning and content management. Its platform offers IT products featuring course management, content creation, and communication tools, aiming to automate and streamline operational aspects for education, government, and enterprise sectors. The company enables these sectors to integrate its software with their existing systems efficiently.
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