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. 

Common Fund for Commodities

It provides a range of financial and technical instruments to support projects proposed by enterprises, cooperatives and institutions along the entire commodity value chain in its member countries. It offers mainly through loans to finance equipment, working capital or trade finance needs. Women entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply.

 

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.

Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures

A corporate venturing subsidiary of Saudi Aramco that invests globally into early-stage and high growth companies with technologies of strategic importance to Aramco. It supports portfolio companies in accessing the Saudi Arabian and regional market, including facilitating business development, localization, and accessing of technical and operational expertise. It also provides portfolio companies with guidance and support, and access to a global network.

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.