Annex Investments

Annex Investments functions as a hybrid venture single-family office, integrating patient capital and the long-term vision of a traditional SFO with dynamic venture strategies. The firm actively builds businesses, fosters strategic partnerships, and influences the MENA business landscape. Its integrated approach delivers venture capital, joint ventures, and a proprietary venture studio, providing early-stage funding.

The firm is led by Founder and CEO Ahmed Nasser Al Nowais, with Kareem Anabtawi as Co-Founder and Partner. Their strategic approach identified the need for a flexible investment model blending stable capital with active venture engagement in the MENA startup ecosystem, enabling funding and hands-on mentorship.

Annex Investments supports early-stage founders and startups across the Middle East and North Africa, investing from Seed to Series A. The company envisions becoming the leading hybrid venture SFO in MENA, committed to fostering innovation, nurturing entrepreneurial ecosystems, and creating lasting value for partners and portfolio.