Venture capital firm
Emkan Capital
Emkan Capital is a Riyadh-headquartered venture capital asset manager, technology investor, and general partner founded in 2020. As an early-stage technology general partner focused on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the broader Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the firm's core investment strategy centres on deploying pre-seed, seed, and Series A venture capital commitments into high-growth technology platforms. Emkan Capital targets tech-enabled enterprises across financial technology (fintech), logistics, healthtech, biotechnology, edtech, e-commerce, and enterprise software.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- Financial servicesTechnologyManufacturing and industrials
- Stages and strategies
- Pre-seedSeedSeries ASeries B+
- Instruments
- Equity
- Regions
- Northern Africa, Middle East
Funds managed
Selected portfolio and direct investments
- Aumet, Inc
Recent investments and transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | Emkan Capital and Partners' Investment in Aumet's Operations for USD 12 million | Venture Capital | $12m | Egypt |
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026