About Oman Tech Fund
Oman Tech Fund, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2016, is based in Muscat, Oman. With a presence in 12 countries, it has supported around 49 startups in sectors like Consumer, Enterprise Applications. As of Oct 2026, Oman Tech Fund has witnessed 4 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Swvl, Ziina and Lucky. The program is backed by a team of 7 people who primarily support Seed startups based in Oman. Its latest investment was a Undisclosed Seed round in Zameeli on Mar 18, 2024.
Oman Tech Fund's List of Top Investments
Oman Tech Fund has a portfolio of 49 companies. Their most notable investments are in Shape and Galactech.Their portfolio spans across Oman, United Arab Emirates, Egypt and 9 more locations. They have invested in Consumer, Enterprise Applications, Transportation and Logistics Tech and 23 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 2 more. Here is the list of top investments by Oman Tech Fund:_1581686511122.png?format=webp&height=120&width=120)
1. Swvl
App-based platform for shuttle services. It offers a platform where users can book buses and vans which can be shared by users going the same routes. It offers features like real-time tracking, variant payment options, etc. It also extends its services for businesses. The mobile app is available for iOS and Android devices.
Key facts about Swvl
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Cairo (Egypt)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $100M
- Employee Count: 609 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Chimera, MSA Capital and 29 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Aug 31, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Ziina
Provider of digital payment processing software for businesses and individuals. This technology enables the electronic transfer of funds through mobile applications and web interfaces. The software facilitates contactless transactions, generates payment links for remote collections, and integrates with existing checkout systems to manage financial exchanges. It supports the movement of money between parties and provides tools for tracking transaction history and managing cash flow.
Key facts about Ziina
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $30.5M
- Employee Count: 315 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Graph Ventures, Summit Partners and 27 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Sep 02, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

3. Lucky
Provider of digital financial cards for credit and payment access. These cards function as prepaid instruments for everyday transactions and offer options for building credit history. Users manage accounts through a mobile application to track spending and access various merchant discounts. The system facilitates secure financial transactions and provides tools for monitoring personal credit eligibility.
Key facts about Lucky
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Cairo (Egypt)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $51M
- Employee Count: 257 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: PayU, Algebra Ventures and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 07, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Homzmart
Online marketplace offering home improvement products. Its product offerings include curtains & upholstery, carpets, lightings, decors, beds, chairs, sofa, storage units, outdoor furniture, and more.
Key facts about Homzmart
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Cairo (Egypt)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $40M
- Employee Count: 357 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: MSA Capital, Novocap and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Aug 01, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. NymCard
Issuer processing solutions for businesses. It provides solutions such as authentication for transactions, card configuration with open APIs, real-time notifications for payments, and more. It enables payments by issuing virtual and physical cards, tokenization, and card management.
Key facts about NymCard
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $63.1M
- Employee Count: 230 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: QED Investors, Chimera and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Mar 19, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Oman Tech Fund's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Oman Tech Fund has invested in 49 companies over the last 9 years, with an average of 4 new investments annually in the last 5 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Zameeli and most recent follow-on round was in NymCard.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2022 | 16 | 1 | 17 |
2021 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
2020 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
2019 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
2018 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Oman Tech Fund's Investments by Stage
Oman Tech Fund has made 36 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $931K, 7 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $16.4M, 1 investment in Series B stage with an average round size of $26M and 1 investment in Series C stage with an average round size of $21.5M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 36 |
Series A | 7 |
Series B | 1 |
Series C | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Oman Tech Fund's Investments by Sector
Oman Tech Fund has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Enterprise Applications, FinTech, Transportation and Logistics Tech and Auto Tech. Notably, it has invested in 42 Tech companies, 26 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 21 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 17 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 17 |
Enterprise Applications | 13 |
FinTech | 8 |
Transportation and Logistics Tech | 8 |
Auto Tech | 7 |
Others | 60 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Oman Tech Fund's Investments by Geography
Oman Tech Fund has made most investments in Oman (10), followed by United Arab Emirates where it has made 8 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Oman | 10 |
United Arab Emirates | 8 |
Egypt | 7 |
Tunisia | 4 |
United States | 4 |
Others | 11 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Oman Tech Fund's recent investments
Oman Tech Fund has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Oman Tech Fund:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 18, 2024 | Oman | Seed | 1193 | - | |
Mar 16, 2023 | Tunisia | Seed | 3553 | - | |
Oct 18, 2022 | Oman | Seed | 9510 | - | |
Oct 15, 2022 | Oman | Seed | 5422 | - | |
Oct 15, 2022 | Oman | Seed | 6852 | - |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Oman Tech Fund's Portfolio
1 of Oman Tech Fund's portfolio company became public - Swvl. It got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Mar 2021 at marketcap of $4.77MHere are Oman Tech Fund's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 31, 2021 | Mar 2018 | Series A | 9824 |
Acquired companies in Oman Tech Fund's Portfolio
3 companies from Oman Tech Fund's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was QuickBus in Apr 2024 by Buupass for $*****.Here are Oman Tech Fund's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 15, 2020 | Series A | 9612 | |
Jan 16, 2023 | Jun 2020 | Seed | 1889 | |
Sep 04, 2019 | Mar 02, 2017 | Series C | 1998 |
Team profile of Oman Tech Fund
Oman Tech Fund has a team of 7 members including 2 Partners and 2 Principals located in Oman. Oman Tech Fund's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Oman Tech Fund:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Muscat | - | ||
Partner | Muscat | - | - | |
Principal | Muscat | - | - | |
Principal | Oman | - |
Co-investors of Oman Tech Fund
Over the past 9 years, 187 investors have co-invested in Oman Tech Fund's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Oman Tech Fund: Flat6Labs, 500 Global and 25 others have invested in rounds before Oman Tech Fund. There are 3 companies where Flat6Labs has invested before Oman Tech Fund and 2 companies where 500 Global has invested before Oman Tech Fund.
- Top Co-investors of Oman Tech Fund: 70 investors entered a company along with Oman Tech Fund. These include investors like 500 Global (3 companies).
- Invested after Oman Tech Fund: A total of 90 investors have invested in Oman Tech Fund's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Endeavor (3 companies) and Middle East Venture Partners (2 companies).
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