Openner backs
founders early.

A venture firm in Washington and Cairo. Seed and pre-Series A. More than a hundred companies since 2016.

OPENNER · VENTURE CAPITAL

Track record

$15B+Portfolio value
100+Direct investments
16Exits
120+Startups accelerated
12Accelerator cycles
6Companies built

Selected
investments.

North America and MENA, since 2016.

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Capital

The approach.

Openner leads early rounds and works closely with a small number of companies at a time.

Stage
Seed to pre-Series A.
First check
Up to $500K, typically leading the round.
Follow-on
Reserves held for subsequent rounds.
Pace
Six to ten investments a year.
Sectors
Generalist. The founder matters more than the market.
Geography
North America and the Middle East.

After the round, the work is practical: product, hiring, and the path to the next raise. All sourcing is done in-house.

Partners

Ash Rofail
Ash RofailGeneral Partner LinkedIn ↗
Hassan Gad
Hassan GadVenture Partner LinkedIn ↗
John Tadros
John TadrosVenture Partner LinkedIn ↗