VentureSouq (VSQ) is a venture capital firm based in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, established in 2016, with a focus on early-stage technology investments. It has invested in over 200 companies worldwide, with a strong presence in fintech, SaaS, and, more recently, climate tech.
VSQ's flagship initiative, the $50 million MENA FinTech Fund I, targets fintech and SaaS startups across MENA and Pakistan. The fund is backed by prominent regional investors like Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) and UAE-based Mubadala Investment Company. Investments from this fund include startups such as Tabby (a buy-now-pay-later service), Baraka (a digital investment platform), and Pakistan-based fintech solutions like Creditbook
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Recently, VentureSouq also announced a climate-focused fund to support companies in areas like food and agricultural technology, supply chain transparency, and carbon economy innovations. This new fund is driven by the firm’s aim to contribute to global net-zero efforts, especially as climate awareness grows in the UAE and MENA
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This broad investment approach positions VentureSouq as a versatile and regionally influential player in both fintech and sustainability-focused ventures.