Sahara Ventures
Venture Capital
Early-stage venture capital fund backing transformative startups in fintech, healthtech, and cleantech across emerging markets.
Headquarters
Dubai, UAE
Founded
2019
Team Size
35+
Partner Since
2025
Key Highlights
$180M+ Committed Capital
40+ Portfolio Companies
3 Unicorn Exits
Services
About the Partnership
Sahara Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund with a focus on transformative startups operating at the intersection of technology and impact. With over $180 million in committed capital, the fund has backed more than 40 startups across fintech, healthtech, and cleantech in MENA and broader emerging markets.
Our partnership with Sahara Ventures gives Kappar exclusive access to the region's most promising startup ecosystem. Through co-hosted pitch events, founder spotlights, and deep-dive features on portfolio companies, we bring our audience front-row seats to innovation in action.
Sahara Ventures' investment thesis and portfolio insights are regularly featured in Kappar's content, providing our readers with a unique window into where smart money is flowing and which trends are shaping the future of business in emerging markets.
How We Collaborate
Startup Features
Co-hosted Pitch Events
Ecosystem Reports
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