Led · Seed · Jul 2026

Dawnguard builds an AI-native cybersecurity platform that converts secure cloud architectures into deployable Infrastructure as Code, continuously visualizes environment relationships, prevents post-deployment security drift, and automates global compliance validation. The company is led by co-founders Mahdi Abdulrazak (CEO) and Kim van Lavieren (CTO) and is headquartered in Amsterdam. Dawnguard recently transitioned from working via enterprise design partnerships to general availability. Financially, the company has raised over $6.3M in total capital following the additional $3.3M pre-seed round. Planned uses of the new funds include accelerating product development, expanding its AI-driven architecture intelligence systems, opening a corporate office in New York City, and scaling its enterprise go-to-market efforts.

Participated · Series A · Jan 2026

Berlin-based Cloover offers an end-to-end operating system that combines workflow management, financing, procurement, and energy optimisation for residential renewable-energy projects. The platform uses AI to automate installer operations, underwrite credit by factoring projected energy savings, and pre-finance public subsidies so consumers can avoid upfront costs. Installers can offer point-of-sale financing, improving conversion rates and shortening cash cycles, while institutional investors gain access to a new sustainability-aligned asset class. Cloover reported more than eight-fold revenue growth in 2025, remaining profitable with sales nearing $100 million. Management forecasts revenue of about $500 million in 2026 and $1 billion in 2027. With fresh capital, the company plans to expand into France, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Austria, and to further automate its platform with additional AI-driven capabilities.

Participated · Series A · Dec 2025

COGNNA delivers AI-led Cybersecurity as a Service through its "Nexus" platform, which blends AI, automation, and human expertise to offer proactive, predictive protection for enterprises and SMEs. The platform claims 200% faster threat detection and resolution, up to 50% lower security-operations costs, and enterprise-ready deployment in under 30 minutes. Branded as an “Agentic SOC,” Nexus is designed not just to respond to attacks but to anticipate them in real time. The leadership team comprises seasoned cybersecurity specialists from Fortune 500 companies and global technology firms. With new funding, COGNNA intends to advance its AI automation R&D, scale product, sales, and operations, and hire additional engineering and SOC talent. The company also plans to expand beyond the MENA region into global markets, positioning itself to compete internationally in the rapidly growing cybersecurity sector.

Led · Seed · Oct 2025

Golpo offers an artificial-intelligence platform purpose-built for creating explainer videos directly from text prompts, documents, and enterprise workflows. The software can generate up to 30-minute coherent, interactive videos—far longer than the sub-10-second outputs typical of other models—and supports frame-by-frame editing for greater control. Its engine can accurately render spelling, diagrams, and complex workflows, making it suitable for education, employee training, and enterprise communications. Founded in 2025 by brothers Shraman Kar (19) and Shreyas Kar (20), the San-Francisco-based startup focuses on delivering reliable, controllable AI video generation. Recent financing brings total capital raised to $4.1 million, providing runway to expand the team, enhance product capabilities, and deepen integrations with large enterprise customers. The company has not disclosed user or revenue figures, but the seed round underscores investor confidence in its technology and market potential.

Participated · Series B · Sep 2025

Hala is a Saudi Arabian fintech founded by Esam Alnahdi and Maher Loubieh that empowers more than 142,000 MSMEs with a full stack of embedded financial products. Its platform offers business bank accounts, card issuance, payment processing, domestic and international transfers, and point-of-sale solutions, collectively processing over $8 billion in annual transactions. With its latest capital infusion, the company plans to deepen its market share in Saudi Arabia, broaden its suite with new lending products tailored for MSMEs and freelancers, and commence regional expansion. Hala’s strategy centers on becoming the primary financial operating system for small businesses across the Middle East by layering credit, working-capital, and other value-added services onto its existing payments infrastructure. The company’s scale, transaction throughput, and specialized focus on underserved business segments position it to capture significant share in the Gulf’s fast-growing digital finance market. Financial performance metrics beyond transaction volume were not disclosed, but the firm’s user base and processing volume highlight rapid traction. Management intends to deploy the newly raised funds toward product development, regulatory licensing, and go-to-market initiatives across neighboring countries.