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We back great teams that are building innovative online platforms and support them to grow and scale their companies to become regional champions and global winners in their categories

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A founder’s natural habitat

Online platforms that make a difference

We build and invest in innovative online platforms that advance economies and improve lives. We believe in business models that address key needs, in large markets, with innovative technologies, and defensible network effects.

Focused, hands-on, strategic

Our diverse team has first-hand experience in the day-to-day tactical and strategic ins and outs of building, growing, and scaling start-ups, from the seedlings of an idea all the way to exit.

Khaldoon H. Tabaza

Founder & Managing Director

Adey Salamin

Founder & Board Member

Fadel Kremid

Chief Financial Officer

Sarah Barkawi

Senior Investment Manager

Ayman Abu Dre’i

Finance Manager

Rania El Shenoufy

Investment Manager

Nisreen Abu Maizer

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Aayad Ghananim

PR & Communications Manager

Board of Directors

Khaldoon Tabaza

Adey Salamin

Mazin Aldawood

Nasir Alsharif

Hamad Al Sulaiman

Sultan Alturki

Khalid Al Sulaiman

Eddy Farhat

Marco Somalvico

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October 13, 2024

Rua Growth Fund participated in Ejari's $14.65 million Seed round,

Rua Growth Fund participated in Ejari's $14.65 million Seed round, supporting the Saudi-based property technology and fintech platform that provides a Rent Now, Pay Later (RNPL) solution.

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October 3, 2024

OpenSooq's Latest Campaign Success in Kuwait

OpenSooq is thrilled to share an exciting update from one of their amazing partners in Kuwait!

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October 3, 2024

Expanding Payment Opportunities: American Express and Telr Partnership

American Express Middle East has partnered with Telr, to enhance its merchant network in the MENA region.

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October 1, 2024

Empowering Iraq's Digital Economy

Lecture titled "Empowering Iraq's Digital Economy and the Role of OpenSooq as the Largest Marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa."

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We back ambitious founders with the focus and energy to drive their teams to build companies that improve people’s lives and shape the future of the region’s vibrant digital economy.