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Nuwa Capital
Khaled Talhouni's Nuwa Capital backs early-stage SaaS, fintech, and consumer-tech startups across Dubai, Riyadh, and Cairo with an in-house value-creation team.
Nuwa Capital
A radical investment platform reshaping the relationship between founders and capital.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2020
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
United Arab Emirates
City
Dubai
Corporate office
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Additional offices
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Cairo, Egypt
Principals
Khaled Talhouni
Managing Partner
Sarah Abu Risheh
Partner, Investments
Stephanie Nour Prince
Partner, Network and Operations
Nitin Reen
Partner, Value creation
Victor Sunyer
Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Nuwa Capital?
The investment team is led by Managing Partner Khaled Talhouni, with Partner Sarah Abu Risheh heading Investments. Stephanie Nour Prince oversees Network and Operations, while Nitin Reen runs value creation. The firm lists five named partners in total, with Arnav Danthi serving as Principal.
What types of companies does Nuwa Capital invest in?
Nuwa targets early-stage and growth companies across enterprise software, fintech, retail 3.0, foodtech, agritech, healthtech, and proptech. Its publicly listed portfolio includes Eyewa (omnichannel eyewear), MoneyHash (payment API aggregation), Calo (meal-plan delivery), and Sylndr (automotive e-commerce).
Where does Nuwa Capital deploy capital geographically?
From offices in Dubai, Riyadh, and Cairo, Nuwa invests across the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, and Pakistan. Portfolio-company headquarters include Dubai, Riyadh, Cairo, Istanbul, Manama, and Karachi, reflecting a multi-hub deployment pattern rather than a single-country concentration.
Is Nuwa Capital structured as a family office or a venture capital firm?
It operates as an asset manager registered in the DIFC and regulated by the DFSA for managing venture capital funds. Services are limited to professional clients, and the firm manages collective investment funds structured as venture capital vehicles — not a family office.
Does Nuwa Capital participate in follow-on investments?
Nuwa backs companies at the early stage but also tags several portfolio companies as 'Growth,' indicating that it reserves capital for follow-on rounds. The presence of a dedicated value-creation partner further suggests hands-on support beyond the initial check.
How does Nuwa Capital differentiate itself from other MENA venture firms?
Nuwa pairs investment capital with an internal operations and value-creation team led by designated partners. It explicitly organizes around 'Network and Operations' and 'Value creation' functions — a formal structure that most early-stage MENA firms do not brand as partner-level roles.
What regulatory oversight applies to Nuwa Capital?
Nuwa Capital Limited is authorized by the Dubai Financial Services Authority to manage collective investment funds and advise on financial products, restricted to Qualified Investor Funds that take the form of venture capital funds. The firm serves professional clients only and is incorporated in the DIFC under registration number CL4036.
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