Arzan Venture Capital

About The Fund

Arzan Venture Capital, a corporate venture arm of Arzan Financial Group headquartered in Kuwait City, Kuwait, specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on Seed and Series A rounds within the technology sector, with a keen interest in FinTech and financial services. They offer financial support ranging from a minimum investment of $100,000 to a maximum of $5,000,000, favoring a sweet spot investment of about $1,500,000. The team at Arzan VC brings together extensive expertise in investment, technology, and entrepreneurship, leveraging both local and global experience from leading organizations worldwide. Managing partner Hasan J. Zainal established Arzan VC in June 2013, equipped with 12 years of investment and operational experience. Partner Adeel Shahid contributes with over 17 years in the financial services industry, while talent acquisition manager Maha Al Zeir adds 15 years of HR proficiency. Ahmad Takatkah, a partner with a focus on debt, is a Kauffman Fellow with more than 15 years of active venture experience. Investment manager Asia Kabel has a background in advising the Kuwait National Fund for SME development, and communication & investor relations manager Dominika Malhas offers 10 years of communication expertise in the Middle East and Africa. The advisory team includes significant figures such as chairman Jassem Hasan Ali Zainal, advisory member Hashim Gillani from Alghanim Industries, Muhannad Abulhasan, CEO of Arzan Wealth, and Mohamad Charafeddine, VP of Product at Careem. Through its well-rounded team, Arzan VC aims to identify and empower startups with the potential to scale and disrupt the market, fostering the next wave of innovative solutions in the tech landscape.