Key Capital is bringing a delegation of top MENA technology founders to London this week (Sept 29–Oct 3), in a move designed to connect the region’s growth-stage companies with international investors and partners.
As MENA’s first secondaries-focused fund, Key Capital is positioning the London Trek as a flagship platform for cross-border dialogue, showcasing startups from seed to Series D across fintech, proptech, AI, healthtech, e-commerce, cybersecurity, edtech, and SaaS. Founders will meet with global investors, financial institutions, and corporate leaders through private sessions, curated one-on-ones, and networking events.
The event builds on two earlier editions, which facilitated more than 200 meetings between 30+ global investors and 40 MENA startups in 2024. This year’s trek has expanded with support from Jefferies, Taylor Wessing, Hub71, BECO Capital, QED Investors, ExBorder Partners, VentureSouq, 500 Global, Needl Search, and Pact VC.
The timing underscores the growing momentum of the region’s tech ecosystem. Startups across MENA raised $1.5 billion in equity during the first half of 2025, the strongest H1 since 2022, with total capital including debt reaching $2.1 billion, up 134% year-on-year, according to MAGNiTT. Global participation is also rising, with foreign investors steadily increasing their share of deployed capital.
That confidence has been reinforced by Saudi Arabia’s landmark September reforms allowing majority foreign ownership of companies listed on Tadawul, a move expected to accelerate liquidity and create more viable exit pathways for tech founders. For investors, it signals an environment where MENA startups are increasingly global-ready.
Key Capital’s trek in 2024
“The progress in our region is the fastest I have ever witnessed,” said Basil Moftah, Managing Partner at Key Capital. “In just the past five years, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have channeled over $30 billion into startups and digital infrastructure. What makes this moment extraordinary is the alignment: governments, private capital, and global investors are working side by side to create one of the most founder-friendly environments in the world.”
Key Capital focuses on secondaries, offering liquidity solutions for early investors, employees, and funds, while giving LPs exposure to high-growth Series A and B technology companies scaling across the region.
