ACCESS BRIDGE VENTURES

LEADERS IN EARLY STAGE VENTURE CAPITAL

 
 

FUELLING GROWTH AND SUCCESS BY

Investing in People

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who we are

Access Bridge Ventures is a pre Series A, $35m venture capital fund. Investing in entrepreneurs across the Middle East and North Africa and on a case-by-case basis outside these regions, if it is within our core sectors.

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what we do

We look for exceptional leaders with an aim to support their journey as early as the first institutional investor. When we invest, we like to lead the round and support our partners throughout their journey.

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how we do it

We look to provide value add through leveraging our exceptional networks across the region, our collective investment and operational experiences, strong governance and overall discipline.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Our target investments span a wide range of sectors. The following are some common characteristics that we look for:

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mena focus

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Traction and Validation

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Capital efficiency

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scalability

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Defensibility

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Sector leader and innovators

Unfair Advantage

Clear Exit Path

Superstar team

GENERALIST TECH INVESTOR WITH PREFERENCE IN THE FOLLOWING

SECTORS

 
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HealthTech

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ENTERPRISE TEch & SAAS

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EduTech

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ECOMMERCE & ENABLERS

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Fintech

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MARKETPLACEs

 

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Experienced Investment Team with an Impeccable Track Record

Meet the Founding team

Issa Aghabi

Access Bridge Ventures Managing Director

RAKAN ALRASHED

Access Bridge Ventures Director

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IMAD GHANDOUR

CedarBridge Co-Founder & Managing Director and Access Bridge Ventures Co-Founder

MAGELLAN MAKHLOUF

CedarBridge Co-Founder & Managing Director and Access Bridge Ventures Co-Founder

supported by

Hamed Mahmoud

Access Bridge Ventures Investment Team

Omar Taha

Access Bridge Ventures Investment Team

Joud Abu-Shaqra

Access Bridge Ventures Investment Team

Hear from our FOunders

Featured
Hossam Taher
Hossam Taher

"Partnering with Access Bridge Ventures has been a game-changer for us. Their team is top-notch, always there to dive deep into the details and offer hands-on guidance, really adding value. They're founder-friendly and genuinely care about our success, consistently advocating for our benefit and ensuring our rights are protected during the fundraising and exit negotiations.”

Omar Abu Innab
Omar Abu Innab

“Beyond being a significant financial investor, Access Bridge Ventures plays a crucial role in assisting us with capital raising, offering strategic insights, and facilitating key introductions to potential clients”

Amer Aqqad
Amer Aqqad

“Working with Access Bridge Ventures has been transformative for BMP. Not only did lead our funding round, but their strategic guidance and network have been invaluable. ABV's team not only understands our vision but actively works alongside us to achieve our goals. Their commitment to our success goes beyond just financial backing; it's a partnership built on trust and mutual respect.”

Our Partners

We have strong partnerships with leading players in the market to provide startups with innovative ideas and solutions to accelerate their ambition.

Where to find us

UAE

 

KSA

 

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