Nucleus Ventures

Nucleus Ventures is a venture building and innovation advisory firm that collaborates with corporates, family offices, donors, governments, and funds to design, launch, and scale new ventures. It has created and operated incubators and accelerators, with hundreds of startups graduated and thousands of jobs created, demonstrating a track record of transforming strategic shifts into growth. The firm operates across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, with offices in Beirut, Paris, and Cyprus, serving the EMENA region. It leverages a global network of talent and partners, and supports capacity building through tech education initiatives to strengthen innovation capabilities. Founded in 2015, it focuses on translating industry dynamics into practical growth by connecting assets, capabilities, and networks to bring ventures to market.

Fouad Assaf

Managing Partner

Chris White

Director of Ventures

Nadim Zaazaa

Partner

Past deals in Lebanon

Jaleesa

Seed Round in 2017
Jaleesa SAL is a company based in Beirut, Lebanon, that develops and operates a software application aimed at the child care industry. The application connects families with qualified babysitters and nannies based on their specific schedules, locations, and requirements. Jaleesa recruits top child carers from across Lebanon, ensuring they meet rigorous global vetting standards and are trained in first aid and child development activities. This service enables parents to find trusted and trained child care providers, allowing them to have peace of mind while they are at work.
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