Shorooq Partners, founded in 2017, is the leading alternative investment manager across the Middle East and North Africa regions. Based in Abu Dhabi, the firm is the first regional VC firm to be regulated by ADGM and operates offices across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Riyadh, Egypt and Korea.
The firm's venture capital and private credit funds invest in the most innovative technology companies, with deep sectoral expertise in Fintech, Platforms, Software, Gaming and Web3.0. As of January 2026, Shorooq Partners has invested in 89 companies and has grown its assets under management from $2 million to around half a billion dollars since its founding in 2017. Notable portfolio companies include Tamara (unicorn), Kakao (IPO), and Sarwa.
The firm employs a team of 31 members including 12 Partners and has received the Investor of the Year Award three consecutive times and was recognized as the Fastest Growing VC in the region.
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