Access Bridge Ventures

Access Bridge Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2020 and based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The firm focuses on early-stage investments across various sectors, including healthcare, education technology, fintech, enterprise technology, SaaS, e-commerce, and marketplace enablers. It aims to identify exceptional entrepreneurs in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan, and occasionally invests in opportunities outside these regions. Access Bridge Ventures typically leads investment rounds and provides ongoing support to its portfolio companies, assisting them throughout their growth journey.

Issa Aghabi

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Hamed Mahmoud

Principal

Phenyo Nnyepi

Investment Associate

Rakan AlRashed

Co-Founder and Board Member

Past deals in North Africa

Orcas

Seed Round in 2022
Orcas is a hybrid tutoring platform with tailored learning plans for K-12 students in MENAP (Egypt, KSA, and Pakistan).

Cassbana

Seed Round in 2021
Cassbana is a financial lending platform focused on creating financial identities for underserved communities in Egypt. The company employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop a behavior-based credit scoring system that assesses individuals and businesses' access to credit. By analyzing behavior patterns, Cassbana enables financial institutions to provide low-risk investment opportunities while facilitating access to monetary payments and micro-lending options. This approach assists small businesses and individuals in obtaining short-term financing more easily, thereby contributing to financial inclusion within the region.

Cassbana

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Cassbana is a financial lending platform focused on creating financial identities for underserved communities in Egypt. The company employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop a behavior-based credit scoring system that assesses individuals and businesses' access to credit. By analyzing behavior patterns, Cassbana enables financial institutions to provide low-risk investment opportunities while facilitating access to monetary payments and micro-lending options. This approach assists small businesses and individuals in obtaining short-term financing more easily, thereby contributing to financial inclusion within the region.

SARsatX

SARsatX specializes in Earth Observation data and analytics, utilizing Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology to serve various industries, including environmental management, agriculture, energy, and mining. The company is particularly focused on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions, providing timely and reliable data that enhances decision-making and operational efficiency for its clients. Additionally, SARsatX is involved in the design and development of next-generation small satellites that operate in the X band, further advancing its capabilities in delivering high-quality satellite data.
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