First Abu Dhabi Bank

 A bank that povides the global relationships, expertise and financial strength to support local, regional and international businesses seeking to do business at home and abroad. It invests in people and technology to create the most customer-friendly banking experience and will support the growth ambitions of its stakeholders across the global network in which the bank operates. 

 

Global Innovation Fund

A fund that invests in social innovations that aim to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in the developing world.Through its grants and risk capital, it supports solutions to global development challenges from social enterprises, for-profit firms, non-profit organisations, researchers, and government agencies. It offers grants, loans (including convertible debt), and equity investments. 

Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development

A financial institution in Sudan with the vision of achieving food security in its 21 member states. It has accumulated experience in the field of agricultural investment, both in plant production, animal production and related fields. It also contributes to sustainable agricultural development and improves the lives of thousands of people through income generating projects, scientific research services, technology transfer, revolving loan programs and many developmental activities.

 

USAID

A government agency that encourages businesses and investments at supporting and enhancing the growth of micro and small business (MSEs). It works with local government officials in targeted areas to help them attract investment to their communities and facilitate growth. It fosters better access to finance, encourages better MSE access to finance by working with developmental and micro-finance institutions to improve their service offerings to firms and individuals, as well as helping more MSEs become more eligible to borrow. 

We-fi

An Initiative that supports women entrepreneurs by scaling up access to financial products and services, building capacity, expanding networks, offering mentors, and providing opportunities to link with domestic and global markets.

WAIN - Women Angels Investor Network

An investor network for women in the MENA region.  its goal is to build an informed ecosystem of women investors who support women entrepreneurs in the Arab world. It aims to create an active network of business women and democratise access to capital by providing investment opportunities to individuals and facilitating capital-raising for entrepreneurs.

Saned

An independently managed venture capital fund, aiming to nurture early-stage companies in the MENA region. It partners with entrepreneurs and provides them with the means and resources to turn their projects into established, best-in-class businesses that offer exceptional all-around value to stakeholders

Sadara Ventures

A venture capital firm targeting the Palestinian tech sector. It joins forces with exceptional entrepreneurs to power innovation, and help build the first wave of world-class, high-growth, tech companies in Palestine. It aims to produce significant returns for its investors, and to contribute to the development of a vibrant and sustainable knowledge-based economy in Palestine.

Qatar Development Bank

A fully owned government financial entity set up by an Emiri Decree to invest in and develop local industries by supporting  SMEs in Qatar. In addition to providing financial assistance, the banks’ other main focus is to provide advisory support and guidance to SME’s on how to start up, grow and expand their activities, with the aim of developing a sustainable economy. It recently launched an added service under TASDEER or Qatar Export Development Agency (QEDA) to provide export financing and business development and promotion support to Qatar based SME exporters.