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.

 

Business Incubation Association of Tripoli (BIAT)

Offers an SME support program for the Lebanese and Syrian Nationals residing in Tripoli and Zgharta. It facilitates the establishment of business partnerships between Syrian and Lebanese entrepreneurs.It also provides business development trainings, grants (cash/ in kind) and business coaching to selected Syrians and Lebanese, to strengthen their self-reliance and promote small income generating 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.

Alfanar

A venture philanthropy organisation in the Arab world that provides funding, management support, mentorship and training to social enterprises across all sectors with a particular focus on education, job creation and women empowerment.

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.

Phoenician Funds

A Beirut-based venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments. It partners with passionate entrepreneurs in the technology space and bring a team of seasoned advisors, investment professionals, and serial entrepreneurs to co-shape success stories along their side. It provides strategic guidance, market access and insights, linkages to proprietary networks as well as proven execution capabilities to drive long-term success of our portfolio companies.