Endeavor Catalyst Targets $300M Fund VI with Strong Focus on MENA Startups
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- June 21, 2025
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The MENA startup ecosystem is poised for a significant boost as Endeavor Catalyst, the co-investment fund of the global Endeavor network, is targeting a new $300 million fund, Fund VI, with a dedicated focus on supporting high-impact entrepreneurs in the region and other emerging markets.
A Strategic Focus on the MENA Ecosystem
The new fund signifies a continued and deepened commitment to the Middle East and North Africa, a region that has become a key part of Endeavor’s global strategy. Fund VI will deploy capital across several emerging markets, but the emphasis on MENA is clear, driven by the region’s rapidly maturing tech scene and the rise of globally competitive companies. Endeavor Catalyst aims to back the most promising founders who are driving innovation and creating jobs across the Arab world.
Building on a Legacy of MENA Success Stories
Endeavor Catalyst has a proven track record of successfully investing in the region’s top startups. Its predecessor, Fund V, notably participated in funding rounds for several of MENA’s most prominent companies, including:
- Swvl: The Egypt-born mobility unicorn.
- Kitopi: The UAE-based cloud kitchen giant.
- MNT-Halan: The Egyptian fintech and digital lending leader.
These successful investments demonstrate the effectiveness of Endeavor’s model in identifying and scaling high-growth ventures in the MENA ecosystem.
The Co-Investment Model: A Boost for MENA’s Top Founders
Endeavor Catalyst operates on a unique co-investment model, investing exclusively in companies led by entrepreneurs selected into the prestigious global Endeavor network. The fund participates in funding rounds alongside reputable lead venture capital firms. For MENA-based Endeavor Entrepreneurs, this provides a powerful dual benefit: access to crucial growth-stage capital and a significant vote of confidence that helps attract further investment.
About Endeavor Catalyst
Endeavor Catalyst is the innovative co-investment vehicle of Endeavor, a global community dedicated to supporting high-impact entrepreneurs. Endeavor identifies and mentors the world’s leading founders to help them scale their businesses. Endeavor Catalyst was launched to provide follow-on growth equity to these vetted entrepreneurs, leveraging the network’s rigorous selection process.
Looking Ahead: New Capital for the Region’s High-Impact Entrepreneurs
The successful closing of Fund VI at its $300 million target would unlock significant new capital for the best growth-stage startups across the MENA region. For founders in Egypt, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and beyond, this represents a major opportunity to secure the funding needed to scale their operations, enter new markets, and become global leaders in their respective industries.
Source: Waya Media
