B&Y Ventures

B&Y Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm with strong roots in the MENA region, dedicated to backing visionary and high-impact early-stage founders. The firm focuses on technology startups that are poised to create new markets or transform existing ones. Their investment thesis spans a diverse range of sectors, including Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, SaaS, e-commerce, health tech, big data, analytics, gaming, cybersecurity, and D2C models. B&Y Venture Partners provides not only capital but also hands-on support, mentorship, and access to a robust global network to help its portfolio companies scale internationally.

Founded in 2015, B&Y Venture Partners was established by a team of former founders who bring deep entrepreneurial experience, having collectively built and successfully exited multiple companies. This founder-first approach is central to their investment philosophy, ensuring empathetic support and invaluable connections for their startups. The firm actively works alongside founders from the initial investment through to a successful exit, fostering a collaborative environment that has resulted in a high founder Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 87.

The firm boasts a diverse portfolio of successful companies, including notable investments like Huspy, Invisible, Nymcard, Grubtech, Onfido, Dharma, SerVme, and Toters. These companies represent various stages of growth, from successful funding rounds to strategic acquisitions and exits. B&Y Venture Partners has a track record of identifying and supporting category-leading startups, with its portfolio including four unicorns and ten category winners across 91 investments in 16 countries and four continents.

The B&Y Venture Partners team is comprised of experienced professionals, including co-founders Abdallah Yafi and Ghaith Yafi, who leverage their extensive background as entrepreneurs and investors. Their expertise, combined with a broad and diversified LP base, enables the firm to provide strategic guidance and operational know-how. With offices in Beirut, Lebanon, and Abu Dhabi, UAE, and a legal base in Saint Helier, Jersey, the firm maintains a global outlook while nurturing strong local ties within the MENA region, acting as a bridge between regional innovation and global markets.