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212 focuses exclusively on B2B technology startups, with a particular emphasis on supporting ventures from emerging markets (especially the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia) in their journey to become global champions. They work across the startup lifecycle from pre-seed through Series A+ through multiple specialized funds.

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Focus Areas

Enterprise Saas, Ai Ml, Fintech

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Investment Thesis

212 is a leading venture capital firm focused on backing B2B technology startups with a global lens and local focus. Their success is built on helping daring entrepreneurs expand globally through their differentiated emerging market approach across many different market cycles. They believe that truly innovative ideas know no boundaries and are committed to discovering and supporting promising ventures in emerging markets, guiding them through their journey of global expansion.

What Sets Them Apart

  • Extensive global network across emerging markets with robust presence in Istanbul, London, Doha, Dubai, and San Francisco
  • Differentiated emerging market approach that has delivered top quartile VC returns
  • Multi-fund strategy tailored to different stages: Growth Fund (Series A+), Simya International Accelerator Fund (pre-seed/seed), and 212 NexT (seed/Series A)
  • Strong operational support beyond capital, with dedicated 'Experts' team providing guidance in product development, leadership, technology, and global expansion
  • 10+ year track record specifically focused on B2B tech startups in emerging markets
  • Portfolio spans 100+ countries with 6,000+ companies reviewed and 10K+ jobs filled across portfolio

Portfolio Highlights

RemotePass

Hr Saas

Flow48

Fintech

Getmobil

Marketplace

SOCRadar

Cybersecurity

Trio Mobil

Iot

Bolt Insight

Market Research

Fazla

Sustainability

AppSamurai

Martech

+ 43 more companies in their portfolio

Investment Team

31 Partners at 212

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