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Speedinvest launches MEA fund, backed by QIA, Mubadala and EIB Global
Speedinvest, a globally active European venture capital firm, has unveiled its first flagship fund investing in early growth-stage companies across the Middle East and Africa (MEA).
The capital will be deployed across both early-stage and growth-stage opportunities in fintech and embedded finance, including applications in health, climate, AI (artificial intelligence), and consumer sectors, as well as core infrastructure verticals pivotal to the digital economy.
The fund -- backed by Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Mubadala Investment Company, the European Investment Bank (EIB Global) -- formalises Speedinvest’s long-standing investment activity in the region and reflects a strategic extension of its European platform.
This is supported by dedicated capital, local teams, and long-term partnerships designed to benefit both European and MEA-based startups as they scale globally.
Speedinvest recently increased its presence in the region by joining QIA’s Fund of Funds programme, demonstrating its commitment to the startup ecosystem both in Qatar and the broader Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC).
“We’re committed for the long haul, deploying patient, sector-focused capital to back visionary entrepreneurs across the Middle East and Africa, while bringing the added benefit of access to our broader global network and European portfolio to help founders build enduring global companies,” said Oliver Holle, chief executive officer and managing partner of Speedinvest.
Speedinvest has been an early backer of several category-defining companies across MEA, including Moove, a leading mobility fintech operating globally and redefining access to vehicle ownership for ride-hailing and delivery drivers through its revenue-based financing model, and backed by strategic partners including Uber and Mubadala; FairMoney; Silq; Khazna; Abhi; Mophones; Flow48; Pemo; and Abwab.
“When we established our Fund of Funds programme, we set out to attract top global VC funds to bring their knowledge and expertise to Doha and support Qatar’s VC ecosystem as well as startups across the GCC region. We are delighted to welcome Speedinvest to our cohort of partners and look forward to working together towards our shared mission of generating long-term value in Qatar and beyond,” said Haya al-Ghanim, Qatar Funds director at QIA.
Ali Eid al-Mheiri, executive director, Diversified Assets, UAE Investments Platform, Mubadala Investment Company, said “the investment reflects our commitment to backing ADGM-anchored managers that support the growth of the UAE and the Mena (Middle East and North Africa) venture capital and startup ecosystem.”
“Technology has the power to turn good ideas into real impact. By partnering with Speedinvest, we are enabling African innovators to scale, access new markets, and build sustainable businesses — creating shared opportunities for both Africa and Europe. In a world of fragmentation, we are building bridges,” said Karl Nehammer, vice president, EIB Global.
Source: Gulf Times