MENA Venture Investments

MENA Venture Investments (MVI) operates as a dedicated angel fund, strategically deploying capital into early-stage startups with significant growth potential across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The firm focuses on identifying nascent companies that can benefit from both financial backing and strategic guidance. Its core offering involves providing critical seed funding and hands-on support to help these ventures mature and scale within a dynamic market landscape.

The firm was established in 2009 by Fadi Ghandour, a prominent Lebanese-Jordanian entrepreneur and investor. Ghandour’s foundational insight for MVI stemmed from his extensive experience as the founder of Aramex, a global logistics and transportation company which he built and took public. This background provided him with a unique perspective on building successful enterprises from the ground up, recognizing the need for early and informed investment in the region’s emerging tech ecosystem.

MENA Venture Investments targets promising founders and their innovative companies seeking initial investment rounds. The firm aims to cultivate a vibrant entrepreneurial environment by fostering innovation and sustainable growth. Its long-term vision is to serve as a catalyst for the MENA region's economic diversification, actively contributing to the development of a robust and globally competitive startup landscape.