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1MORETHING VENTURES

1MoreThing Ventures is a venture platform and studio based in the Middle East, focused on co-founding and scaling AI-powered B2B startups across the MENA region and Central Asia, from ideation to Series A.

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Overview

What 1MORETHING VENTURES does

What 1MORETHING VENTURES is

1MoreThing Ventures is a venture platform and studio based in the Middle East, focused on co-founding and scaling AI-powered B2B startups across the MENA region and Central Asia, from ideation to Series A.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports funder and program host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Venture Studio
Structured capabilities
Funder · Program host
Last reviewed
March 27, 2026
What Venture studio means

A venture studio is an organization that systematically creates new startups by generating or sourcing ideas, validating them, building early products, recruiting founders or operators, providing shared resources, and retaining meaningful equity in the companies it helps create.

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Capability profile

1MORETHING VENTURES as a funder

Investment thesis

1MoreThing Ventures focuses on AI-native B2B startups with durable, recurring-revenue business models, emphasizing customer-driven development and a co-founder mindset to accelerate growth and profitability.

Focus narrative

The organization invests in AI-native B2B startups, prioritizing durable, recurring-revenue business models. 1MoreThing Ventures provides a structured approach to market entry, especially into Saudi Arabia, and employs a hybrid model that includes a traditional VC fund and a deal-by-deal investment club.

Value beyond capital

1MoreThing Ventures adds value through its structured programs, including co-building startups, scaling early revenue companies, and facilitating market entry into Saudi Arabia via its flagship 'BASECAMP KSA'.

Focus and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed · Series A
Regions
Africa

Availability

Currently deploying
Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count
6

Portfolio context

Notable portfolio companies include CoaChess, OKEYO, FUNDU, Skynok, Talent AI, and Lykr, showcasing a diverse range of AI-driven solutions.

Capability profile

1MORETHING VENTURES as a program host

Program thesis

1MoreThing Ventures is a venture platform founded to support AI-powered B2B startups, focusing on co-founding and scaling from ideation to Series A.

Focus narrative

The organization invests in AI-native B2B startups, prioritizing durable, recurring-revenue business models. Their investment strategy includes a traditional VC fund and a deal-by-deal investment club, providing a comprehensive support system for startups.

Value and support

1MoreThing Ventures offers a hybrid model combining a venture studio and a VC fund, providing mentorship, market entry strategies, and access to a vast network across the MENA region.

Additional public guidance

Q: What stages do you support? A: We support startups from ideation to Series A. Q: Where are your offices located? A: We have offices in Sharjah, Almaty, Riyadh, Cairo, and Tunis.

Format and cadence

Format
Hybrid

Availability

Application state
Not published

Focus and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed · Series A
Regions
AfricaMENA

Alumni and track record

Alumni context

Notable portfolio companies include CoaChess, OKEYO, FUNDU, Skynok, Talent AI, and Lykr.

Common questions

What to know about 1MORETHING VENTURES

Upseed classifies 1MORETHING VENTURES under the Venture Studio organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and program host capabilities.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

March 27, 2026

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