Region: Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, and Pakistan: Entities of Celestial Nature
In the dynamic world of tech startups, a list of notable angel investors and active angel investment networks in the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), Turkey, and Pakistan has been compiled. This list serves as a public resource for aggregating information about angel investors in the specified region.
Notable Angel Investors in MENA FinTech and Tech Startups
- Alaan, a UAE-based AI-powered spend management platform, raised funding from several angel investors including founders of unicorn companies like Tabby and Careem, and regional figures like Khalid Al Ameri.
- Libya’s Mataa closed its seed round with participation from a group of local Libyan business angels.
Angel Investment Networks
- Istanbul Startup Angels (Turkey) is the most active angel investment network focused on innovative and fast-growing technology startups.
Major Local VC Funds and Angel Presence (MENA + Turkey)
- Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA) led large rounds for MENA startups, working alongside angel investors.
- Other notable VCs with some angel participation include MEVP (Middle East Venture Partners), Wa’ed Ventures (Saudi), 500 Global, and Pioneer Fund.
Funding Highlights Indicative of Angel Activity
- Over $1.5 billion in VC funding in MENA H1 2025, with many deals led or supported by angel investors, especially in fintech where early stage rounds are common.
Contact Information Strategy
- For Angel Networks: Contact Istanbul Startup Angels directly through their website or LinkedIn for Turkey-focused angels.
- For Individual Angels and Syndicates: Angel investors in MENA and Pakistan operate via syndicates or appear in news releases on portfolio rounds. LinkedIn platforms and regional startup accelerators like Y Combinator (regional participants) can help identify individuals.
- For Local Angels in MENA Countries: Engagement through startup accelerators, regional angel forums, or local venture capital funds like MEVP, Wa’ed Ventures, and Pioneer Fund is recommended.
- Pakistan Angels: While no direct listings appeared in 2025 results, Pakistan has active angel networks such as the Pakistan Business Angels Network (PBAN), and exploring accelerators like Plan9 or Nest I/O is advised.
Summary Table of Noted Angel Investment Entities
| Region | Angel Entity / Network | Focus / Notes | Contact Approach | |-------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------| | UAE / MENA | Alaan Angel Investors | FinTech, AI spend mgmt platform | Via company press releases, LinkedIn | | Libya | Libyan Business Angels | E-commerce startup Mataa | Local angel groups, startup events | | Turkey | Istanbul Startup Angels | Technology startups | Official network website/LinkedIn | | Saudi Arabia | Wa’ed Ventures, Pioneer Fund | Early-stage tech & fintech | Through VCs and regional startup forums | | MENA-wide | MEVP, 500 Global | Early seed to growth stage | Via VC websites and startup pitch events | | Pakistan | Pakistan Business Angels Net. | Diverse sectors | Via PBAN website, accelerators like Plan9 |
Additional Information
- Because angel investors often prefer privacy, direct contact details (emails, phone numbers) are rarely public but can often be found through investor platforms, LinkedIn, or regional startup community channels.
- If you need introductions or specific contacts, connecting with regional startup accelerators, tech hubs, and events like Dubai FinTech Summit, RiseUp Summit (Egypt), or local angel forums can help facilitate introductions.
- The list is subject to change as new investors are added or existing investors withdraw their investments.
- Flat6Labs has restructured under a new entity called F6 Group with a dedicated VC arm called F6 Ventures.
- The details on the list have been shared by the investors themselves.
- The list is not exhaustive and may not include all angel investors in the specified region.
- Zubair Naeem Paracha, the founder of our x tech and startup enthusiast based in Lahore, Pakistan, has also written articles such as "E&’s big bold bet on tech" published on May 2, 2023, and "Ameer Sherif appoints a new CEO for Wuzzuf and Forasna, moves on to focus on VC, public policy" published on September 29, 2021. He is also building Qraar, a career discovery and development platform for millennials in MENA. Zubair Naeem Paracha can be reached on Linkedin, Twitter, or via email at zubair [at] our website [dot] com.
- The article mentions countries such as Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirate.
- Saudi VC Impact46 has invested $6.6 million across five gaming studios.
- Breadfast has raised $10 million from EBRD as part of Series B2, and its valuation nears $400 million.
- Marham, a healthcare platform in Pakistan, raised $1 million in a seed round, but the exact date of the publication of the article about this investment is not provided.
- Zubair Naeem Paracha is also working on building Qraar, a career discovery and development platform for millennials in MENA.
- The financing of Alaan, an AI-powered spend management platform based in the UAE, was facilitated by angel investors, including founders of unicorn companies like Tabby and Careem, and regional figures like Khalid Al Ameri, showcasing interest in fintech startups in the MENA region.
- Istanbul Startup Angels, the most active angel investment network in Turkey, focuses on innovative and fast-growing technology startups, indicating a thriving tech investment scene in the region.
