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BECO Capital

Dubai-based VC founded in 2012 — one of the Gulf's longest-running venture firms, headquartered at One Central, Dubai World Trade Centre.

What
$820M+ AUM across five funds, investing Pre-Seed to pre-IPO; cheque size not disclosed.
Who
Founders who pitch via the contact form, stating stage, industry, HQ and Gulf/Middle East presence.
Cost
Equity
From abroad
Within the region: Region: Gulf and broader Middle East All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Backed by
Jada Fund of FundsSaudi Venture Capital (SVC)Dubai Future District FundAl Waha Fund of Funds
Status
Active

Checked · September 2026 · becocapital.com · How we check ↗

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In detail

BECO Capital is a venture capital in the UAE. Dubai-based VC founded in 2012 — one of the Gulf's longest-running venture firms, headquartered at One Central, Dubai World Trade Centre. Manages more than $820M across five funds and invests from pre-seed through to pre-IPO across the Gulf and the wider Middle East; also co-founds and incubates companies from inception. Early backer of Careem, Property Finder, Kitopi and Fresha.

Amount
  • $820M+ AUM across five funds
  • Pre-Seed to pre-IPO
  • cheque size not disclosed
Eligibility
Founders pitch through the contact form on becocapital.com (Founder route: company stage, industry, HQ location, deck upload, whether the company operates in the Gulf/Middle East) · no stated cheque size or deadline
Focus
FinTech, PropTech, Consumer/Marketplace, Software/AI — Gulf and wider Middle East
Portfolio
  • Careem
  • Property Finder
  • Kitopi
  • Fresha
  • Thndr
  • Abwaab
  • North Ladder
  • 54 portfolio companies
Status
Active

What the source says

“Since 2012, BECO Capital has invested in founders building technology companies across the Gulf and the broader Middle East.”

becocapital.com/about · seen September 2026

“the firm manages more than $820 million across five funds, investing from pre-seed through to pre-IPO”

becocapital.com/about · seen September 2026

“YEAR ESTABLISHED 2012”

becocapital.com · seen September 2026

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Sources

Primary source · becocapital.com · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/beco-capital · Checked September 2026

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