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Mahmoud Adi

Co-founder

Shorooq Partners
Pre-seedSeedSeries AFintechPaymentsMENADeFi

Investment Thesis

Investing in early-stage tech and blockchain startups across MENA at Shorooq Partners. Focused on digital infrastructure and fintech for the Arab world.

What Excites Them

MENA fintech and blockchain, Islamic DeFi, regional payment infrastructure, UAE crypto ecosystem, Arab world digital transformation.

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How to Pitch

Shorooq is deeply embedded in the MENA startup ecosystem. Show how your project serves the Arab world's unique needs — Islamic finance compatibility, regional payment rails, Arabic language support. Regulatory awareness for UAE/Bahrain is valued.

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Background

Managing Partner at Shorooq Partners, a MENA-focused VC firm investing in tech and blockchain startups. Based in Abu Dhabi. Deep experience in the regional venture ecosystem. Shorooq is one of the most active early-stage funds in MENA.

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