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Zain Group

Zain Group

Kuwait Cityzain.com

Overview

Zain Group is a leading mobile telecommunications provider in the Middle East and Africa that also operates as a corporate investor through its venture capital arm, Zain Ventures, focusing on growth-stage technology and digital startups.

Year Founded

1983

Portfolio Companies

9

Website

zain.com

Investments

Zain Group investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Intel ResearchJan 2024Series ACo-investor
Articul8 AIJan 2024Series ACo-investor
PLAYHERAFeb 2022Joint VentureCo-investor
PipeAug 2021Series C Extension-
ZOODJun 2020Series ACo-investor

Key People

Jean-Yves Kouassi-Goly

Managing Director

koni dirk

Managing Director

Muhammet Canıbek

Managing Director

Aziz Zayani

partner

Ranu Shaama

Partner

N.A. Zaino

Principal

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersKuwait City
Year Founded1983

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