A Unique Cross-border Tech Investment platform between MENA and Asia

GCCVest

GCCVest spans the bridge between capital partners from the Middle East to Asia leading brands and champions in diverse sectors that align with the growing development needs of the MENA region.

We are committed to creating a lasting and positive impact on the ASIA-MENA economic corridor by championing leading and promising Asian companies. These companies can leverage MENA’s growth or utilize MENA as a strategic hub for globalization.

Girl in a jacket   We INVEST

in people, ideas, and technologies that bring innovative and disruptive changes to the MENA region, alongside other investors

 We CONNECT

Middle Eastern investors with Asian companies, to provide investors with capital solutions to gain access to Asian investment opportunities

 We CREATE VALUE

for Chinese technology companies by supporting their growth in MENA, while introducing disruptive technology into MENA markets

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Pioneer

We are a unique cross-border tech investment platform connecting Middle Eastern investors to disruptive technology opportunities in Asia while supporting ambitious entrepreneurs on their journeys to expand into the Middle East.

Complementary
Platforms

Our investment and advisory platforms complement one another to provide investors in Middle East with access to high-growth Asian technology companies, whilst providing Asian companies support to maximize value creation.

Value Creation
in MENA

We unlock value at the intersection of disruptive Asian technology and overwhelming demand for fast-growing innovation in MENA. We provide Asian companies a unique entry point to scalable market opportunities in MENA.

We believe the transformative power of technology is the key to a better future in MENA – a smarter and more diverse economy, and a broader path to the region prosperity

Ben Jelloun

Chairman and Founder

Our platforms

We established 3 complementary platform solutions to deliver growth and value creation excellence in connecting growing markets, talent, and capital between ASIA and MENA

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Investment
Platform

We invest in emerging category winners at the forefront of digital disruption and tech innovation via our Asia-MENA Growth Fund (in partnership with TrustBridge Partners) and MENA Tech VC Fund.
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MENA Value Creation
Advisory

We serve as both investor and strategic advisor to a selective set of companies as they grow and expand in MENA by supporting them in defining their MENA strategy and funding strategy.
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Strategic Capital
Advisory

We provide tailored and valueadd capital solutions to select strategic GPs to support their platform expansion and diversification in Asia or MENA, such as strategic capital partnerships and coinvestment opportunitie

Meet our team

We pursue mental acuity with intellectual humility.

Our team consists of respected industry veterans and intellectually curious young problem solvers alike –

 

Energized by curiosity, Inspired by excellence, Driven by a deep passion for technology and growth.

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Our Offices

GCCVest operates through offices across MENA and Asia, nurturing regional relationships and bolstering our growing ecosystem of partners.

Riyadh

Value creation and Fundraising

Value creation team (VCT) is a dedicated group of advisory, operating, and business development professionals
offering flexible support to our clients, partners and portfolio companies on the growth in the MENA region.

Hong Kong

Investment management
and Strategic capital advisory

Investment management team consists of seasoned professionals who have extensive experience working together at each stage of the investment process. Strategic capital advisory team is led by industry veterans with decades-long track records.

Shanghai

Deal origination

Our deal origination team consists of senior partners who have established very strong relationship with our Ecosystem Partners and are well connected to industry champions and innovative technology community across Asia.