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Modus Capital
Modus Capital is a private equity based in New York, founded 2018, managing approximately $601M; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters,...
Modus Capital
Modus is a holistic Venture Platform in MENA that provides entrepreneurs with more than just the financial capital needed to succeed
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2018
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
208 W. 30th St., New York, NY 10001, United States
Additional offices
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Principals
Kareem Elsirafy
Leader
HE Faisal Belhoul
Leader
Simon Tkachenko
Leader
Fares Abdullah Al-Haddashi
Leader
Amin Elkholy
Leader
Michael Weingarten
Leader
Waleed Saad
Leader
Razia Shaikh
Leader
Racha Helwa
Leader
Ahmed Al Mosa
Leader
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Modus Capital source the startups it invests in?
Modus operates a Venture Builder that creates companies internally. Founders and early ideas are developed inside the builder using the firm’s operational and product teams. The firm’s two VC funds then invest in these builder-originated companies alongside select third-party direct investments. This captive pipeline is intended to reduce the sourcing risk that traditional early-stage VCs face.
Is Modus Capital a venture capital firm or a venture builder?
It is both, organized as a single platform with three main business lines: a Venture Builder that provides operational and strategic resources to create companies from scratch, a MENA-focused early-to-mid-stage VC fund, and a sub-Saharan Africa-focused seed-plus VC fund. The builder and the funds are integrated — most portfolio companies originate inside the builder before receiving VC funding — but the VC funds can also invest in external startups.
What is the relationship between Modus Capital’s MENA and Africa funds?
They are separate funds with distinct geographic mandates. The MENA fund targets early to mid-stage companies and invests both in Modus-built startups and external direct investments. The Africa fund is sector-agnostic and focuses on Seed+ startups, with a stated emphasis on markets where AI and Blockchain applications are strongest. Both sit under the same platform and share the Venture Builder’s origination infrastructure.
Who makes investment decisions at Modus Capital?
The firm’s website lists a ten-person senior leadership team — including Kareem Elsirafy, HE Faisal Belhoul, Simon Tkachenko, and others — with deep industry and investment backgrounds. Formal investment committee composition is not publicly disclosed, but the leaders collectively oversee the Venture Builder, the two VC funds, and the Corporate Innovation practice.
Does Modus Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Public information indicates Modus operates its own VC funds and makes direct investments, both into companies it builds and external startups. There is no public evidence that it acts as a limited partner in third-party funds.
Does Modus Capital disclose its assets under management?
No. Modus does not publish an AUM figure on its website, and no credible financial-media or regulatory source provides one.
Where is Modus Capital physically located?
The firm maintains two registered offices: one in Abu Dhabi Global Market Square (Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE) and one at 208 West 30th Street in New York City. Its website also states that team members operate across six countries and four continents.
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