Venture capital firm
UM6P Ventures
UM6P Ventures is the specialized investment vehicle of University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, dedicated to advancing entrepreneurship and scientific innovation in Morocco and the broader African continent. Founded in 2019 and based in Ben Guerir, the firm operates as an early-stage venture capital manager with a dual-focused investment thesis: approximately 70% of its capital is allocated to DeepTech ventures originating from scientific research, while 30% targets Digital Transformation startups. The firm manages two distinct funds—the Digital Transformation Startup Fund and the Deeptech Ventures Fund—to provide pre-seed and seed capital. Beyond financial investment, UM6P Ventures leverages the university’s world-class infrastructure, offering startups access to advanced laboratories, subject matter expertise, and talent sourcing to transition projects from the laboratory to the global market.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- Financial servicesEnergy and powerConsumerTechnologyAgriculture and foodHealthcare
- Stages and strategies
- Pre-seedSeedSeries A
- Instruments
- Equity
- Regions
- Pan-African
- African markets named in public materials
- Morocco
Selected portfolio and direct investments
- WafR
Recent investments and transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2026 | LoftyInc Capital, Attijariwafa Ventures, Al mada Ventures, and Partners' Investment in WafR's Operations in Morocco for USD 4 million | Venture Capital | $4m | Morocco |
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026