Kanoo Ventures
Overview
Kanoo Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm and direct equity investing platform for the Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo (YBAK) Group, founded in 2022. Operating globally from its base in Manama, Bahrain, it focuses on providing expansionary capital. Its investment strategy targets later-stage technology and venture capital opportunities, mid-market growth, and geographic expansion through joint ventures. The firm is also focused on key global themes including sustainability, shifting demographics, and the connected world. It leverages the network and balance sheet of its parent company, YBAK Group, to support its portfolio companies.
Portfolio Companies
3
Website
ybakanoo.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cera | Jan 2025 | Series C | Co-investor |
| CorrosionRADAR | Jul 2024 | Series B | Lead |
| Iyris | May 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Kanoo Ventures based?
Kanoo Ventures is headquartered in Manama, Capital, Bahrain.
When was Kanoo Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Kanoo Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Kanoo Ventures have?
Kanoo Ventures has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Kanoo Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Cera, CorrosionRADAR, Iyris.
What was Kanoo Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Kanoo Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Cera in 2025.
What sectors does Kanoo Ventures focus on?
Kanoo Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Kanoo Ventures focus on?
Stage focus information for Kanoo Ventures is not publicly available.