NIP Group is a digital esports company that excels in connecting gamers globally and developing esports content. Operating across Sweden, China, Abu Dhabi, and Brazil, NIP Group integrates various elements of digital entertainment, including esports, arena event production, talent management, hospitality, and game publishing. The company creates transformative gaming experiences and offers a comprehensive range of services within the entertainment industry.
Nao Now
Seed Round in 2024
Nao Now is an online English language education company that provides personalized learning experiences through 1-on-1 or small group classes. Its platform uniquely employs mentors rather than tutors, focusing on a communicative learning approach to enhance speaking skills and boost English proficiency.
Bespin Global
Venture Round in 2021
Bespin Global is a prominent provider of cloud management services that focuses on facilitating the digital transformation of its clients through hybrid cloud solutions. The company specializes in consulting, migration, and managed services, implementing optimized architectures tailored to various industry needs within a hybrid cloud environment. Utilizing platforms such as AWS, MS Azure, and Flexcloud, Bespin Global enables organizations to transition their legacy IT operations to the cloud, enhancing their ability to innovate and adapt in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. As a premium brand under Hostway, which has a long history in professional hosting and managed services, Bespin Global is committed to strengthening cloud service offerings and driving effective cloud utilization for its clients.
Anghami
Venture Round in 2021
Anghami is a digital music streaming platform based in Jounieh, Lebanon, that offers a vast library of Arabic and international songs for streaming and offline listening. Established in 2011, the company primarily serves customers in the Middle East and North Africa and boasts the largest licensed music catalog in the region. Anghami collaborates with major Arabic music labels, including Rotana, Melody, and Mazzika, as well as international giants like Universal, Sony, and Warner. The platform is designed to cater specifically to the musical preferences of its audience, ensuring a diverse range of content from both established and independent artists. With a strategic partnership with MBC Group, Anghami continues to grow its user base and expand its offerings in the competitive digital music landscape.
Takalam is an online counseling platform focused on mental well-being. The company connects individuals and organizations with professional counselors through a private and personalized digital experience, utilizing video, audio, and instant messaging. This allows users to seek guidance and professional advice in a convenient manner, addressing mental health challenges effectively. By providing a remote solution, Takalam aims to make mental health support more accessible to those in need.
Pure Harvest Smart Farms
Venture Round in 2020
Pure Harvest Smart Farms is a Dubai-based company specializing in sustainable agriculture, focusing on the production of premium organic tomatoes and other fresh fruits and vegetables. It employs advanced controlled-environment agriculture technologies to cultivate crops in the challenging climates of the Arab Gulf region. By utilizing innovative growing techniques and horticultural best practices, Pure Harvest aims to achieve year-round production of high-quality produce. The company operates modern glasshouses with a proprietary semi-closed climate-controlled growing system that regulates temperature and moisture, ensuring optimal conditions for crop growth. Through these methods, Pure Harvest is committed to providing affordable, farm-fresh produce to promote healthy eating.
NanoRacks
Venture Round in 2020
NanoRacks LLC, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, develops satellite equipment and platforms for government and commercial customers. The company offers a range of space services, including satellite deployment, microgravity research, hosted payloads, and technical resources. NanoRacks provides suborbital services such as integration, payload design, development, and interfacing. Their product offerings include airlocks, internal payload equipment, and satellite deployment platforms like the ISS CubeSat deployer and external Cygnus deployer. The company serves a diverse clientele including organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and consumer companies. NanoRacks has deployed over 700 payloads on the International Space Station and has partnerships with notable entities such as NASA, ESA, DLR, and various private companies.
FreshToHome
Series C in 2020
FreshToHome is an online grocery store based in Bangalore that specializes in delivering fresh and healthy seafood and meat products to consumers. Launched in 2015 by Shan Kadavil, the platform offers a diverse range of products including fish, poultry, mutton, steaks, and marinated foods, all sourced from suppliers committed to providing items free from chemicals and preservatives. FreshToHome's service model not only facilitates the direct supply of high-quality products but also ensures convenient doorstep delivery, making it easier for customers to access nutritious food options at reasonable prices.
Rizek Limited is a technology startup based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, that provides an online platform for booking on-demand services across multiple categories. Founded in 2019, Rizek connects users with service professionals in areas such as beauty and wellness, maintenance, healthcare, education, and automotive services. Through its application, the company aims to create job opportunities in the MENA region while enabling users to earn income by offering their own services. By facilitating access to a diverse range of professional services, Rizek enhances convenience for consumers and supports economic growth in the region.
Madar Farms
Venture Round in 2020
Madar Farms provide a holistic approach to sustainability to help tackle food and water security challenges in the region. - Growing: Providing high-quality, fresh, local produce using Controlled Environment Agriculture. - Innovating: Testing AgTech technologies to inform policymakers and product development. - Educating: Designing programs and training for learners of all ages to explore the ‘how’ and the ‘why’ of AgTech.
AeroFarms
Venture Round in 2020
AeroFarms is a pioneering company in indoor vertical farming, focused on redefining agriculture for a sustainable future. As a Certified B Corporation, it utilizes proprietary aeroponic technology to cultivate produce in a fully controlled indoor environment, using up to 95% less water and no pesticides. This innovative approach results in flavorful and nutritionally rich products, contributing to food safety and reduced environmental impact. Recognized for its industry leadership, AeroFarms has received accolades such as being listed among Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and Fortune Magazine’s Change the World Company List. The company has successfully scaled its operations, providing its products in over 1,000 stores across the United States, and is committed to expanding its brand and technology globally. Through its mission to enhance food cultivation while prioritizing people and the planet, AeroFarms aims to cultivate a better future for humanity.
RNZ International
Venture Round in 2020
RNZ envisions to provide innovative products to farmers for increasing yield, thereby reducing cultivation costs without compromising food health, soil, water and environment.
Responsive Drip Irrigation
Venture Round in 2020
Responsive Drip Irrigation, LLC is a Florida-based company that specializes in innovative irrigation solutions, particularly its flagship product, GrowStream. Founded in 2013, the company has developed a unique plant-responsive irrigation system that enables plants to self-regulate their water and nutrient delivery. GrowStream utilizes micro-porous tubes that respond to root exudates, allowing for precise water flow that aligns with the plants' absorption needs. This technology not only conserves water and reduces fertilizer usage but also enhances crop yields, making it suitable for various sectors including agriculture, greenhouses, nurseries, retail, and landscaping. By leveraging an understanding of plant physiology and organic chemistry, Responsive Drip Irrigation aims to optimize agricultural productivity, even in challenging environments.
Okadoc is a healthtech start-up focused on enhancing the healthcare experience by offering the region’s first instant online appointment booking platform. This platform connects patients with healthcare providers across more than 130 specialities, allowing users to find doctors who accept their insurance, book appointments online, and manage their schedules through features like reminders, rescheduling, and cancellation. Okadoc provides a 24/7 intelligent medical calendar system and a cloud-based solution that integrates with existing hospital and clinic management systems, helping practitioners and healthcare facilities reduce appointment no-shows and optimize patient bookings. The platform also includes a telemedicine feature, facilitating virtual consultations to connect patients with doctors nationwide. Available for free to patients through its website and mobile app, Okadoc aims to deliver a seamless and efficient healthcare experience for users at any time and from any location.
Yacob is a nutrition management platform focused on improving health behaviors related to nutrition and physical activity among children and their families. The company facilitates communication and operational flow between children, parents, schools, and food vendors. Yacob uses holistic data, including health levels, eating habits, physical activity patterns, sleep, and screen time, correlated with WHO standards, to develop an adaptive gamified framework. This framework combines physical, digital, and phygital tools such as fitness tests, healthy food tastings, online challenges, and competitions based on wearable data. The goal is to create a seamless experience that encourages children to adopt healthier lifestyles across various environments where they spend their time.
TruKKer
Venture Round in 2020
TruKKer is a technology-enabled truck aggregator based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, founded in 2016. The company operates a logistics and fleet management platform that simplifies road freight and logistics operations by integrating demand and supply for land freight services. TruKKer's platform connects shippers and carriers in real time, ensuring maximum utilization of available trucks and reducing overall transportation costs. The company's network, powered by real-time data analytics, enhances reliability and transparency while creating opportunities for data monetization and consolidated procurement. By offering end-to-end coverage and a comprehensive service portfolio, TruKKer facilitates cross-border transportation services for various end markets, benefiting both shippers and transporters alike.
Sarwa Digital Wealth Limited is a privately owned investment advisory that simplifies the investment process through the use of advanced technology. The company has developed an automated investment management platform aimed at facilitating long-term financial growth for its clients. By integrating proven investment strategies with innovative technology, Sarwa reduces costs associated with investing while educating users on personal finance and investment principles. This approach allows customers to make diversified investments, ultimately enhancing their potential for better returns. Sarwa's commitment to making investing accessible and affordable positions it as a notable player in the financial advisory sector.
Securrency
Series A in 2020
Securrency, Inc. is a financial technology company based in Riva, Maryland, with additional locations in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Abu Dhabi. Founded in 2015, Securrency specializes in developing a platform that facilitates the tokenized issuance and trading of securities. Its technology integrates traditional financial services with advancements in distributed ledger technologies, enabling seamless interaction between on-chain and off-chain systems. By providing tools for multi-jurisdictional identity and compliance, Securrency enhances market efficiency and security, making financial services more transparent and accessible. The company's platform supports a range of distributed ledgers, allowing various financial market participants, such as issuers and broker-dealers, to conduct transactions in a compliant manner while connecting investors with asset owners and startups seeking capital.