Venture capital firm
Access Bridge Ventures
Access Bridge Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Abu Dhabi that focuses on early-stage technology investments. Founded in 2020 by Issa Aghabi and Rakan AlRashed, the firm serves as a strategic investment partner for high-growth startups across the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan (MENAP). Its investment strategy is centred on being the first institutional investor for exceptional entrepreneurs, typically leading seed-stage rounds. The firm prioritises sectors that leverage digital transformation, such as healthtech, fintech, and edutech. Access Bridge Ventures operates with a "founder-first" philosophy, providing deep operational support and mentorship alongside capital to help portfolio companies scale into regional champions.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- Financial servicesConsumerTechnologyHealthcare
- Stages and strategies
- Pre-seedSeedSeries A
- Instruments
- Equity
- Regions
- Northern Africa, Middle East, Asia
Funds managed
- Access Bridge Ventures Fund 2021 $35m
Selected portfolio and direct investments
- Flextock
Recent investments and transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | TLcom Capital, Conjunction Capital, Capria Ventures, Access Bridge Ventures, Foundation Ventures, B&Y Venture Partners, JIMCO, Alter Global, and MSA Capital's Investment in Flextock's Operations in Egypt for USD 12.6 million | Venture Capital | $12.6m | Egypt |
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026