Shorooq Partners

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.

Tamer Azer

Partner

Shane (You Keun) Shin

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Omer Zabit

Principal

Tina Daher

Principal

Nathan Kwon

Principal and Korea Lead

Past deals in HoReCa

The Food Lab

Seed Round in 2023
The Food Lab operates a cloud kitchen platform in Egypt, serving as an infrastructure provider for the country's extensive food and beverage industry, which comprises approximately 400,000 restaurants. The company offers a comprehensive range of services designed to enhance restaurant operations and expand their market reach. By managing shared kitchen facilities, The Food Lab streamlines processes such as ingredient procurement, order aggregation, food preparation, and delivery. This integrated approach allows restaurants to centralize their operational data within a single platform, enabling them to focus on building their brand equity while improving overall efficiency.

The Food Lab

Pre Seed Round in 2022
The Food Lab operates a cloud kitchen platform in Egypt, serving as an infrastructure provider for the country's extensive food and beverage industry, which comprises approximately 400,000 restaurants. The company offers a comprehensive range of services designed to enhance restaurant operations and expand their market reach. By managing shared kitchen facilities, The Food Lab streamlines processes such as ingredient procurement, order aggregation, food preparation, and delivery. This integrated approach allows restaurants to centralize their operational data within a single platform, enabling them to focus on building their brand equity while improving overall efficiency.
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