COTU Ventures focuses on early‑stage (pre‑seed to seed) startups in the MENA region, backing exceptional founders building in large, fragmented markets. They provide both capital (typically $150K‑$2M) and hands‑on operational support to help companies achieve product‑market fit and scale. Their thesis centers on backing under‑dog entrepreneurs with high conviction and deep regional networks.
Industries
Industry breakdown
Top industries in the portfolio
Geography
Geographic scope
United Arab EmiratesEgyptJordanLebanonSaudi Arabia
Geography breakdown
Darker regions = more portfolio companies
Top 5 countries
United Arab Emirates
39.5%United States of America
15.8%Egypt
7.9%United Kingdom
7.9%Saudi Arabia
5.3%Other
15.6%Countries with a higher share of the portfolio are shaded darker on the map.
Stages
Stage indicator
Pre-Seed → Series A
Stage breakdown
Portfolio by stage
Portfolio vintage
Companies by founded year
Fund details
Funds
COTU Ventures Fund
Vintage 2024 • $54M
Check sizes
Min: $150K
Typical: $500K
Max: $2M