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VentureSouq
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJul 16, 2026
VentureSouq

VentureSouq

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VentureSouq: A UAE-based venture capital firm investing in startups and SMEs.

Location
Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, AE
Founded
2013
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VentureSouq (VSQ) is a MENA-based venture capital fund manager with a global portfolio. The firm focuses on thematic funds, particularly in FinTech and ClimateTech sectors. VSQ primarily invests in seed and early-stage rounds, with a typical investment size ranging from $1.5 million to $10 million.

Notable portfolio companies include Substack, Mighty Buildings, and Yassir. VSQ positions itself as a thesis-driven partner to exceptional entrepreneurs creating long-term impact. The firm offers value-add services and is actively involved in the MENA startup ecosystem, empowering visionary founders building transformative tech companies.

VentureSouq - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments73
Current Portfolio Count56
Total Portfolio Exits7

Top Investment Stages

Seed49 (69.0%)
Series A12 (16.9%)
Pre-Seed7 (9.9%)
Convertible Note2 (2.8%)
Angel1 (1.4%)

Stage Mix

Seed 69%Series A 17%Pre-Seed 10%Convertible Note 3%Angel 1%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

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VentureSouq - Classification

NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end