Knuru Capital

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2018

AUM

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Location

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Middle East Africa Asia
Investor profile last updated: 18 August, 2026

Profile

Knuru Capital is a diversified investment firm based in Dubai, founded by Bassim Haidar and Alain Dib. The firm is led by a team of entrepreneurs and investors with a strong background in venture capital, private credit, principal investing, and real assets. Bassim Haidar, a renowned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience, and Alain Dib, who brings over 25 years of experience in investment banking and private capital, co-lead the firm. Knuru Capital is known for its conviction-led approach and focuses on partnering with exceptional founders and businesses.

The firm invests across a spectrum of sectors including AI, technology, digital infrastructure, financial services, and telecommunications. It engages in both venture capital and private credit, structuring tailored capital solutions from asset-backed lending to corporate financing. While specific check sizes are not publicly disclosed, the firm operates through multiple investment vehicles and real estate developments spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Knuru Capital's portfolio includes a range of influential companies such as Groq, Evolver AI, Persado, Klarna, and Chime. It also invests in property developments, including luxury hospitality projects like the Anantara Turks & Caicos. The firm leverages its team's deep industry expertise to support businesses from early growth stages through to larger institutional transactions.

Industry

Technology MedTech AI Travel Transportation Telecommunications Software SaaS Real Estate Pharmaceuticals Other Mobile/Apps Medical Devices Marketing and Advertising Healthcare Services Gaming Fintech Financial Services Fashion/Beauty E-commerce/Marketplace Digital Consumer Services (B2C) Business Services (B2B) HealthTech Logistics

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FAQs about Knuru Capital

Knuru Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Knuru Capital is located in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Knuru Capital was founded in 2018.
Knuru Capital invests in companies and startups in Technology, MedTech, AI, Travel, Transportation, Telecommunications, Software, SaaS, Real Estate, Pharmaceuticals, Other, Mobile/Apps, Medical Devices, Marketing and Advertising, Healthcare Services, Gaming, Fintech, Financial Services, Fashion/Beauty, E-commerce/Marketplace, Digital, Consumer Services (B2C), Business Services (B2B), HealthTech, Logistics.
Knuru Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia.
Knuru Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
Knuru Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
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