ABRA
VENTURES
ABRA VENTURES
deeP tech fund I
the first dedicated early-stage deep tech fund in the MENA region (GCC including KSA and North-Africa).
Opportunity
overview
The MENA/GCC regions stand out as one of the world's most vibrant and rapidly expanding economic landscapes, offering an exceptional breeding ground for deep tech innovation and investment.
With robust economies, substantial local and foreign capital infusion into the tech sector, and a dynamic corporate ecosystem, this region provides a unique platform for startups to flourish and achieve substantial gains upon exit.
Focus on
deep tech
ABRA's particular focus on deep tech (AI-Driven technologies, Industry 4.0, Blockchain), SaaS solutions including Fintech, AgriTech and ClimateTech is also a consistent feature of the Team’s strategy, avoiding ballooning valuations and technology fads.
ABRA Investment strategy is economic cycle proof as we invest in B-to-B with a strong emphasis on sustainable Business model.
Thematic
investment thesis
Digital infrastructure
Climate tech, Smart cities & Sustainability
Foodtech and Food security
Deep AI-driven tech
Quantum computing
Open to Opportunities:
Our flexible approach accommodates other deep tech promising sectors such as MedTech and others.
ABRA
in a nutshell
Venture Capital Experience
ABRA Ventures' has a proven track record in delivering beyond-average returns.
Anticipating trends, venturing into new geographies, investing at the right valuation, and focusing on solid business models with strong potential for international growth are the key ingredients that have repeatedly allowed him and his teams to outperform most of the market.
Focus on deep tech
ABRA particular focus on deep tech (AI-Driven technologies, Industry 4.0, Blockchain), SaaS solutions including Fintech, Agritech and CimateTech is also a consistent feature of the Team’s strategy, avoiding ballooning valuations and technology fads.
ABRA Investment strategy is economic cycle proof as we invest in B-to-B with a strong emphasis on sustainable Business model.
Global positioning,
local synergies
Combining local presence in the key Tech hubs in the Middle-East with a business development platform and venture studio, ABRA Ventures enhances value and create greater returns by building regional powerhouse with international synergies.
Scaling experience
ABRA supports its investees' comprehensive scaling services to help businesses expand into new markets, grow faster and gain exposure and visibility to more clients and investors.
Our platform services pragmatic focus on the go—to—market and growth are filling the gap of most start-ups born in regional economies.
Founding
partners
ABRA Ventures’ team has a proven track record in delivering beyond-average returns.
Simon Tobelem
Simon’s first fund is still part of the 10 VC best funds ever and more recently, he established and was the managing partner of ARIE Capital, the first UK - Israel - China deep tech fund, which is now fully vested and with an excellent performance. He was also Managing Partner of HighGrade Ventures, the first pure player EdTech micro-VC in the UK.
Yasser Biaz
The initiator of deep tech VC investment in Morocco and founding CEO of UM6P Ventures: 25 Startups in Africa, Israel, USA. 8 Technology Transfer Spin-outs via Venture Studio. 1 Corporate acquisition. 16-month MOIC: 2x+.
SUCCESSFUL JOINT TRACK RECORD (MOIC)
Redux (Full Exit, 2.2x), Integra (Full Exit, 1.1x), SatixFy (6.4x), Cipia (1.4x), Peratech (1.9x), Acib (1.7x), Flo.live (Partial Exit, 1.8x), Oasis Connectivity (Partial Exit, 1.6x), 1AIZ (2.7x) and many more.
Our journey
Over multiple decades, we've built a successful track record in deep tech investment with hundreds of proven successes, fueling the growth of technology companies from early stage to exit, both locally and globally.
1994
Launched
Nitzanim VC
Best-performing Israeli fund ever and among the top 10 best funds of all time worldwide.
2015
Launched
ARIE Ventures /
ARIE Capital
The 1st
UK – Israel – China deep tech Fund.
2017
Launched HighGrade Ventures
1st pure player micro-VC focusing on EdTech in Europe.
Subsequently absorbed by MindCet, leading EdTech incubator in the Middle-East.
2021
Granted our own Private Fund Manager license in China
One of the very few emerging managers to receive such license in China.
2023
Launch of
ABRA Ventures
Our team
Investor
Investor
Fund Operations & Venture Builder
Simon Tobelem
Yasser Biaz
Managing Partner
Israel + UK
Investor U.S + Morroco
Tobias Howarth
Ali Karimi
William Stadlen
Senior Advisor Fund Management UAE
Venture Studio
Manager
Venture Studio
Program Manager
Investor Relations
Platform Services & Deal Sourcing
Karina G. Shevchenko
Tami Dayan
UK + Europe + Middle East
Israel + Barhain
Agtech Projects
Mario Cohen
Anshul Gupta
Robert Weider
Senior Advisor &
platform services Manager
Senior Advisor
ClimateTech and Healthcare
Corporate Lawyer
Intellectual property
ABRA, as a western facing entity, will accelerate Intellectual Property development thanks to its large network of universities and research institutes.
Exit
Identify exit opportunities via all possible routes (M&A, SPAC, IPOs, Etc.)
SALES & GO-TO- MARKET
Hands-on support in designing and proofing business models Access to channel partners.
Investment Strategy
Investment
Empowering Promising Startups in the MENA Region
ABRA invests in mother company and supports the launch of its international activities.
Through Strategic Investments and Support.
Business Development
Co-investment
ABRA will identify the most relevant co-investors to support the development of the investees globally: CVCs, global VCs, sovereign wealth funds, etc.
Supporting investees access pilots, R&D partnerships or sales with large international players in their fields of activity.
Value-Added
Business Development Platform
We also offer our portfolio companies our Business Accelerator Platform to help them scale, source capital, expand the customer base, explore different sales channels, launch new products and into new markets, excel in customer service, and set up strategic alliances.
INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS
Liaison with institutions to channel resources (e.g. subsidies, grants), R&D support, etc.
NETWORKING
Access to Top Executives in local and / or leading global corporations; Facilitate enrolment for pilots' access to regulatory sandbox, etc.
EXECUTIVE ADVISOR MENTORSHIP
Hands-on support in designing and proofing business models Access to channel partners.
RECRUITMENT AND TALENT RETENTION
C-level recruitment; Business development talent to tap into national vertical networks
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Access to venture debt facilities if needed; Introduction to large panel of European / global VC/ CVCs / PE Coaching through next fundraise, or exit via IPO
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