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THIRD
THIRD is a community-driven organization based in the MENA region that supports diverse founders through investment and educational programs. It connects a global network of entrepreneurs and investors, focusing on underrepresented groups.
Overview
What THIRD does
What THIRD is
THIRD is a community-driven organization based in the MENA region that supports diverse founders through investment and educational programs. It connects a global network of entrepreneurs and investors, focusing on underrepresented groups.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and community and publisher capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 2024
- Approximate age
- About 2 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Community · Publisher
- Last reviewed
- April 2, 2026
Official channels
Find THIRD elsewhere
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Capability profile
THIRD as a funder
Investment thesis
THIRD is focused on supporting and investing in diverse founders globally, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. The organization aims to provide access to capital and resources to redefine the narrative around global business.
Focus narrative
THIRD invests in a variety of sectors and is sector agnostic, with a preference for opportunities that allow them to help founders build community and distribution. They focus on supporting entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds, particularly those who are often excluded from traditional tech and finance networks.
Value beyond capital
THIRD adds value to its portfolio companies through various programs, including a Fundraising Bootcamp to prepare startups for fundraising and a PR Bootcamp focused on public relations strategies. They also produce a weekly newsletter featuring global startup fundraising opportunities.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Angel · Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- MENA
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
Portfolio context
THIRD has established connections with founders from notable organizations such as Y Combinator, 500 Global, NVIDIA, Alibaba Ventures, and Mubadala. They leverage their media reach and network to provide visibility and support to these founders.
Capability profile
THIRD as a community
Community overview
THIRD is an organization focused on supporting and investing in diverse founders globally. Founded by Chaymae Samir, who has a background in entrepreneurship, THIRD aims to provide access to capital and resources for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Based in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the organization seeks to redefine the narrative around global business.
Community focus
THIRD invests in a variety of sectors and is sector agnostic, with a preference for opportunities where they can help founders build community and distribution. They aim to support entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds, particularly those outside traditional tech and finance networks.
Member value
Members gain access to various programs and initiatives, including fundraising and PR bootcamps, a weekly newsletter featuring global startup fundraising opportunities, and a media series that shares insights from successful entrepreneurs.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- online
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- community and bootcamp
- Selection criteria
- open
- Stages
- Angel · Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- MENA
Community activity
Events and activity
THIRD hosts a Fundraising Bootcamp designed to help startups prepare for fundraising and a PR Bootcamp focused on public relations strategies for startups. They also produce a weekly newsletter featuring deal flow of global startups fundraising at the angel, pre-seed, and seed stages.
Notable members
THIRD has established connections with founders from notable organizations such as Y Combinator, 500 Global, NVIDIA, Alibaba Ventures, and Mubadala.
Capability profile
THIRD as a publisher
Editorial focus
THIRD is dedicated to empowering diverse entrepreneurs by providing access to capital and resources. Founded by Chaymae Samir, the organization aims to redefine the narrative around global business, particularly for those outside traditional tech and finance networks. With a focus on community building and distribution, THIRD is raising a $5 million venture fund to support founders at various stages, including angel, pre-seed, and seed.
Audience value
THIRD provides valuable resources and support to underrepresented entrepreneurs, helping them navigate the fundraising landscape and build successful businesses.
Format and cadence
- Content formats
- newsletter, video-series, and podcast
- Primary platform
- Website
- Cadence
- weekly
Availability
- Guest pitch state
- Not currently accepting
Audience and focus
- Audience
- Founders
- Regions
- MENA
Flagship work and coverage
Flagship properties
THIRD offers a weekly newsletter featuring global startup fundraising opportunities, a video and audio series exploring the stories of business leaders, and long-form series and podcasts sharing insights from successful entrepreneurs.
Notable coverage
THIRD has established connections with founders from notable organizations such as Y Combinator, 500 Global, NVIDIA, Alibaba Ventures, and Mubadala.
Connected ecosystem
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What to know about THIRD
Upseed classifies THIRD under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes funder, community, and publisher capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 2, 2026
Known limits
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