Class 5 Global

Class 5 Global is a venture capital investment firm established in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on investing in seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage companies across a variety of sectors, including consumer products, consumer services, information technology, e-commerce, and software as a service. Class 5 Global aims to support emerging market entrepreneurs, seeking opportunities in regions such as Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Through its investments, the firm looks to foster innovation and growth in the technology-driven landscape.

Joel Ayala

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Zachary Finkelstein

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Caio Franco

Venture Partner

Past deals in MENA

Invygo

Series A in 2024
Invygo is MENA's leading car subscription service, offering consumers accessible mobility options via an all-inclusive monthly subscription through its mobile app. It provides dealers with a new revenue-generating business model that reduces depreciation and operational costs.

Penny Software

Seed Round in 2024
Penny Software is a cloud-based procurement and spend management software company that digitizes and manages the full procurement cycle from request to payment. The platform supports RFQ management, vendor quotations, purchase orders and payments, and offers an action-driven dashboard, budget tracking, timeline views, product comparison, and customizable reporting. It provides modular, highly customizable procurement products for mid-size enterprises and also offers a B2B marketplace-as-a-service for private or public marketplaces, distributors, GPOs, and procurement as a shared service. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Penny Software was founded in 2020.

Penny Software

Seed Round in 2022
Penny Software is a cloud-based procurement and spend management software company that digitizes and manages the full procurement cycle from request to payment. The platform supports RFQ management, vendor quotations, purchase orders and payments, and offers an action-driven dashboard, budget tracking, timeline views, product comparison, and customizable reporting. It provides modular, highly customizable procurement products for mid-size enterprises and also offers a B2B marketplace-as-a-service for private or public marketplaces, distributors, GPOs, and procurement as a shared service. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Penny Software was founded in 2020.

Baraka

Seed Round in 2021
Baraka is an investment application based in the UAE that aims to democratize access to stock markets for all individuals. The platform provides users with educational resources, market news, and comprehensive stock analysis to enhance their investment knowledge and confidence. Baraka enables commission-free investing in a wide range of stocks and exchange-traded funds, allowing users to explore diverse investment opportunities. By focusing on accessibility and empowerment, Baraka seeks to cultivate a new generation of informed investors.

Telda

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Telda is a financial brand operating in the MENA region, specifically designed for Millennials and Gen Z. It aims to simplify the payment experience and facilitate peer-to-peer transfers, offering a modern alternative to traditional banking. The company has developed a money transfer application that allows users to easily send, spend, and save money. With features such as biometric identification and a 3D secure application, Telda enables users to open a free account without paperwork. The platform provides the ability to send and receive money from friends at no cost, while also offering insights into spending habits to help users manage their finances effectively.

Baraka

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Baraka is an investment application based in the UAE that aims to democratize access to stock markets for all individuals. The platform provides users with educational resources, market news, and comprehensive stock analysis to enhance their investment knowledge and confidence. Baraka enables commission-free investing in a wide range of stocks and exchange-traded funds, allowing users to explore diverse investment opportunities. By focusing on accessibility and empowerment, Baraka seeks to cultivate a new generation of informed investors.

Penny Software

Seed Round in 2020
Penny Software is a cloud-based procurement and spend management software company that digitizes and manages the full procurement cycle from request to payment. The platform supports RFQ management, vendor quotations, purchase orders and payments, and offers an action-driven dashboard, budget tracking, timeline views, product comparison, and customizable reporting. It provides modular, highly customizable procurement products for mid-size enterprises and also offers a B2B marketplace-as-a-service for private or public marketplaces, distributors, GPOs, and procurement as a shared service. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Penny Software was founded in 2020.

Nomad Homes

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2019, Nomad Homes is an online real estate brokerage platform headquartered in Dubai. It operates across Europe and the Middle East, empowering agents to collaborate and enhancing buyers' home purchasing journeys through its co-pilot tool.

Invygo

Seed Round in 2020
Invygo is MENA's leading car subscription service, offering consumers accessible mobility options via an all-inclusive monthly subscription through its mobile app. It provides dealers with a new revenue-generating business model that reduces depreciation and operational costs.

Dapi

Seed Round in 2020
Dapi Ltd is a fintech company that specializes in developing an open banking application programming interface (API) designed to facilitate seamless payment transactions between consumer bank accounts and businesses. Established in 2019 and based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Dapi provides a suite of APIs that enable real-time access to customer bank accounts, payment initiation, and financial data retrieval. This functionality allows developers to create a variety of financial applications, including digital wallets and budget trackers, while also enabling fintech companies to offer services based on bank statement data. Operating in seven countries, including the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, South Africa, and Kuwait, Dapi has experienced significant demand for its services, achieving notable growth in annual recurring revenue.

Invygo

Seed Round in 2019
Invygo is MENA's leading car subscription service, offering consumers accessible mobility options via an all-inclusive monthly subscription through its mobile app. It provides dealers with a new revenue-generating business model that reduces depreciation and operational costs.
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