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MSA Novo (Novo Capital)

Multi-stage global venture firm — Novo Capital on the site itself, MSA Novo in its page titles and on LinkedIn — with offices in Abu Dhabi (ADGM Square, Al Khatem Tower), Riyadh (Aban Center) and Singapore; no headquarters named.

What
Multi-stage equity investment.
Cost
Equity — direct stake taken
Backed by
Jada Fund of Funds
Status
Active

Checked · September 2026 · novocap.co · How we check ↗

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In detail

MSA Novo (Novo Capital) is a venture capital (multi-stage) in the UAE. Multi-stage global venture firm — Novo Capital on the site itself, MSA Novo in its page titles and on LinkedIn — with offices in Abu Dhabi (ADGM Square, Al Khatem Tower), Riyadh (Aban Center) and Singapore; no headquarters named. Invests across Southeast Asia, India, Latin America, MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa; MENA portfolio names on the site include Tabby, Zid, Sary, Qashio, Thndr, Tamatem, Kitopi and Keeta.

Amount
Multi-stage · fund size and cheque not published
Terms
Yes — equity
Focus
Consumer, Enterprise, Fintech — emerging markets
Portfolio
  • Tabby
  • Zid
  • Sary
  • Qashio
  • Thndr
  • Tamatem
  • Kitopi
  • Nubank
  • Palantir
Status
Own site publishes no dated news — no open application; general inquiries ideas@novocap.co

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Sources

Primary source · novocap.co · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/msa-novo · Checked September 2026