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Jedar Capital
Jedar Capital is a micro-venture capital firm that invests in post-revenue, early-stage startups across Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Emerging Asia. The firm focuses on sectors such as fintech, healthtech, and logistics, targeting impactful businesses that promote inclusion in underserved markets.
Overview
What Jedar Capital does
What Jedar Capital is
Jedar Capital is a micro-venture capital firm that invests in post-revenue, early-stage startups across Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Emerging Asia. The firm focuses on sectors such as fintech, healthtech, and logistics, targeting impactful businesses that promote inclusion in underserved markets.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder 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
- Micro VC
- Founded
- Founded in 2021
- Approximate age
- About 5 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 4, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Jedar Capital as a funder
Investment thesis
Jedar Capital invests in post-revenue, early-stage startups that have achieved product-market fit and demonstrate month-over-month growth, focusing on impactful sectors that promote inclusion for underserved markets across Africa, the Middle East, and Emerging Asia.
Focus narrative
Jedar Capital invests in early-stage startups from Seed to Series A, particularly in sectors such as fintech, insurtech, healthtech, foodtech, B2B/SaaS, retail/e-commerce, logistics, and marketplaces. The organization is especially interested in startups that are innovating in digital trade, logistics, supply chain, and B2B financial services, aiming to enable economic growth and financial inclusion in emerging markets.
Value beyond capital
Jedar Capital adds value to its portfolio companies by leveraging its extensive network and operational expertise in emerging markets. The firm provides strategic guidance, access to resources, and support in scaling operations, particularly in navigating the complexities of digital trade and financial services in underserved regions.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed · Series A · Pre-seed
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 15
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: Fincart (Egypt): Provides seamless shipping and financing for e-commerce merchants. Jem (South Africa): Offers HR, communications, and employee benefits via WhatsApp. Julaya (Côte d'Ivoire): A digital account service for African businesses. Bumpa (Nigeria): A business management app for SMEs. Caantin (Nigeria): An enterprise-grade voice AI platform for financial institutions. Proteinea (Egypt): A biotech company focused on drug discovery and development using advanced biotechnology and AI. ElGameya (Egypt): A fintech startup digitizing traditional money cycles for financial security. ImaliClik (Kenya): Provides a one-click insurance checkout API for the travel and hospitality sector. Otida (Egypt/Saudi Arabia): A health tech company offering care models for diabetic patients. Treepz (Nigeria): Specializes in personal and group transportation across Africa. Asaak (Uganda): Provides asset financing to mobility workers in emerging markets. Sully (USA): Develops AI medical employees for healthcare. Nomu Group (Saudi Arabia): A holding company offering digital solutions to the HoReCa sector. Paismo (Pakistan): Automates and optimizes HR and payroll operations. Krave Mart (Pakistan): Offers quick delivery of groceries with discounts.
Common questions
What to know about Jedar Capital
Upseed classifies Jedar Capital under the Micro VC organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
May 4, 2026
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