B&Y Venture Partners

What is B&Y Venture Partners?

B&Y Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in Beirut, Lebanon, with a focus on investing in early-stage, category-creating, or market-leading startups globally. With equal investments spread across the Middle East, the United States, and Europe, they target companies that are poised to scale and lead in their sectors. B&Y Venture Partners specializes in providing not just capital, but also empathetic support and invaluable connections to help their portfolio companies expand globally.

Their expertise spans various segments including Debt, Equity, and Mezzanine investments. Their investment portfolio includes marketplaces, platforms, and AI-enabled business models.

The firm's approach is founder-first, noting that all partners are former founders themselves, with a collective record of 10 companies and 6 exits between them. They pride themselves on a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 87 from their founders, indicating a high level of satisfaction and engagement. B&Y has strong local roots in the MENA region with a global reach, and they work with a broad and diversified LP base across various sectors.

They also run a founder program called BY Accelerate, which provides proven frameworks, resources, and expert insights. The team at B&Y Venture Partners includes founding partners Abdallah Yafi and Ghaith Yafi, General Partner Rami El Jisr, and other key members who bring deep domain knowledge and entrepreneurial experience.

Their mission aligns with championing not just the people behind the business but also aiming to solve significant problems that advance the world through innovative solutions.