Access Bridge Ventures

Access Bridge Ventures operates as a pre-Series A venture capital fund, strategically deploying capital into early-stage companies throughout the Middle East and North Africa region. The firm distinguishes itself by actively seeking to lead investment rounds, offering portfolio companies significant value beyond mere capital. This includes leveraging extensive regional networks, sharing collective investment and operational expertise, and instilling strong governance practices and financial discipline to foster scalable growth.

The firm was co-founded by Imad Ghandour and Magellan Makhlouf, alongside Issa Aghabi and Rakan Alrashed, establishing its presence around 2020. Ghandour and Makhlouf also serve as Co-Founders and Managing Directors at CedarBridge, bringing a depth of experience in investment and company building to Access Bridge Ventures. Their shared insight was to create a venture platform capable of identifying and nurturing nascent technological innovations in the MENA ecosystem.

Access Bridge Ventures primarily serves founders of technology-driven startups, focusing on sectors such as HealthTech, Enterprise Tech & SaaS, EduTech, E-commerce & Enablers, Fintech, and Marketplaces. The firm’s overarching vision is to fuel growth and success by investing in exceptional entrepreneurial talent, supporting their journey from the critical first institutional investment stage, and guiding them toward achieving significant market leadership and sustainable exit pathways.