Zain Group
Overview
Zain Group is a leading mobile telecommunications provider in the Middle East and Africa that also operates as a corporate investor through its venture capital arm, Zain Ventures, focusing on growth-stage technology and digital startups.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipe | Aug 2021 | Series C Extension | - |
| Articul8 AI | Jan 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Lamsa | Apr 2015 | Series A | Co-investor |
| change:WATER Labs | Oct 2016 | Grant | Co-investor |
| PLAYHERA | Feb 2022 | Joint Venture | Co-investor |
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Key People
Jean-Yves Kouassi-Goly
Managing Director
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Managing Director
Muhammet Canıbek
Managing Director
Aziz Zayani
partner
Ranu Shaama
Partner
N.A. Zaino
Principal
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Zain Group based?
Zain Group is headquartered in Kuwait City, Kuwait.
When was Zain Group founded?
Zain Group was founded in 1983.
How many portfolio companies does Zain Group have?
Zain Group has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Zain Group's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Pipe, Articul8 AI, Lamsa, change:WATER Labs, PLAYHERA.
What was Zain Group's most recent investment shown here?
Zain Group's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Articul8 AI in 2024.
What sectors does Zain Group focus on?
Zain Group focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Telecommunications & Networking, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Zain Group focus on?
Zain Group typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Zain Group's AUM?
Zain Group's assets under management are estimated between $156.0M and $156.0M.