Key Trek 2026 to Connect MENA Tech Founders With Global Investors
The weeklong program will connect more than 35 founders with venture capital firms, institutional investors, family offices, and strategic partners from September 30 to October 7.
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More than 35 technology founders from the Middle East and North Africa will meet global investors in London as part of Key Trek 2026, a weeklong program organized by Key Capital, a UAE-based venture capital secondaries asset manager.
The fourth edition will run from September 30 to October 7, bringing founders together with venture capital firms, institutional investors, family offices, and strategic partners.
The program will feature meetings, sector-focused discussions and private dinners aimed at connecting MENA companies with international investors. Participating businesses have a combined valuation of more than US$150 billion, according to Key Capital.
“Periods of uncertainty do not stop great companies from being built. They simply make capital more selective,” said Basil Moftah, managing partner at Key Capital.
“The quality of entrepreneurs emerging from the MENA region has never been stronger and these founders are committed to drive growth and innovation, all while generating wealth and creating jobs and legacy,” Moftah adds. “Key Capital’s role is to ensure international investors continue to meet these founders and incorporate them into their global portfolios.”
Participating companies represent sectors including artificial intelligence and data, fintech, enterprise software, cybersecurity, deep technology, logistics, mobility, proptech and vertical software-as-a-service.
The companies include real estate platform PRYPCO, AI infrastructure firm ThinkAI, health tech company BioSapien, logistics and digital trade document provider CargoX, financial infrastructure for B2B commerce SILQ, and SME digital banking and business solutions provider Hala.
The 2026 program is supported by ecosystem partners including 500 Global, Arbor Ventures, AWS, BECO Capital, BlackRock, Dubai Financial Market, DotZero, Dubai Future District Fund, Endeavor, ExBorder Partners, Hub71, Impact46, Inovia Capital, Jefferies, Key Capital, Pact VC, QED Investors, RAED Ventures, SHUAA Capital PSC, Stride Asset Management, VentureSouq, and Winston Taylor.
In 2025, Key Trek held 270 meetings involving 35 international investors and 32 MENA companies, according to Key Capital.
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More than 35 technology founders from the Middle East and North Africa will meet global investors in London as part of Key Trek 2026, a weeklong program organized by Key Capital, a UAE-based venture capital secondaries asset manager.
The fourth edition will run from September 30 to October 7, bringing founders together with venture capital firms, institutional investors, family offices, and strategic partners.
The program will feature meetings, sector-focused discussions and private dinners aimed at connecting MENA companies with international investors. Participating businesses have a combined valuation of more than US$150 billion, according to Key Capital.
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