Shorooq is a MENA-based investment firm founded in 2017 that operates across venture capital, private credit, and alternative asset management. The firm has expanded its assets under management from $2 million at inception to approximately $500 million, with portfolio exposure spanning over 100 companies across 11 countries. This growth trajectory has generated $500 million in portfolio revenue and earned the firm the Investor of the Year Award three consecutive times.
The firm's operational model combines venture capital deployment with private credit provision and multi-strategy alternative investment management. Shorooq positions itself as an active partner in company building and founder support, emphasizing value creation beyond capital provision. The geographic footprint extends across the MENA region whilst maintaining exposure to international markets, creating a locally-anchored platform with global reach.
The investment strategy encompasses multi-asset, multi-strategy, and multi-year opportunity structures, with particular focus on the MENA innovation ecosystem. The firm's dual expertise model - combining investment acumen with operational and management capabilities - shapes its approach to portfolio company support and value realisation.