Wamda

Q: When was Wamda last fund created?

Wamda last fund was created/launched in 2015-01-15.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2014

AUM

$4 500 M

Location

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

Middle East Africa

ESG Focus

Women

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Wamda Capital is a prominent venture capital firm based in Dubai, UAE, founded in 2010 by Fadi Ghandour. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage and seed technology startups across the MENA region, Turkey, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Wamda Capital operates through two main investment vehicles: Wamda Capital Fund I, a $70 million fund, and Wamda Seed, an evergreen fund that provides flexible capital to startups from Seed to Series A stages.

The firm aims to accelerate entrepreneurship ecosystems by investing in high-growth technology startups. Wamda Capital combines financial investment with operational expertise, guiding startups from their initial ideas to successful exits. It has invested in over 100 companies, including notable names like Careem and Souq. In addition to capital investment, Wamda Capital supports the broader entrepreneurship ecosystem through community development, networking events, and advisory services for corporate and government stakeholders.

Industry

Digital E-commerce/Marketplace Food and Beverage IT Services Media and Entertainment Telecommunications Education Edtech Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Foodtech Gaming Marketing and Advertising Other Real Estate Robotics Software Transportation Travel Technology LegalTech AdTech TravelTech Internet of Things (IoT) SaaS

Wamda Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Wamda Capital Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising SaaS Software	Pre-seed Seed	Middle East	$5-10 m	$70 M	January 2015

Contacts

Name

Title

Social Networks

Fadi Ghandour Chairman & CEO

Chairman & CEO

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Emad Elayan Director of Finance

Director of Finance

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FAQs about Wamda

Is Wamda a venture capital or private equity firm?

Wamda is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Wamda located?

Wamda is located in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

When was Wamda founded?

Wamda was founded in 2014.

What sectors and industries does Wamda invest in?

Wamda invests in companies and startups in Digital, E-commerce/Marketplace, Food and Beverage, IT Services, Media and Entertainment, Telecommunications, Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Foodtech, Gaming, Marketing and Advertising, Other, Real Estate, Robotics, Software, Transportation, Travel, Technology, LegalTech, AdTech, TravelTech, Internet of Things (IoT), SaaS.

What is Wamda geographical focus of investments?

Wamda invests in companies and startups in Middle East, Africa.

At what stages of companies and startups does Wamda typically invest in?

Wamda invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Wamda investment?

Wamda usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Wamda?

Wamda has around $4 500m assets under management.

When was Wamda last fund created?

Wamda last fund was created/launched in 2015-01-15

Does Wamda invest and support LGBTQ, female and other minorities startups and founders?

Wamda invests and supports Women startups and founders.

What are the contacts of Wamda?

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