Founders
backing
founders.
Early-stage capital from people who have built companies themselves. We back founders across North America, Europe and MENA, and stay close long after the round closes.
( Our philosophy )
We champion people,
first and foremost.
We back founders we'd spend ten years with, solving problems big enough to matter. We invest early in ambitious founders building category-defining companies across North America, Europe and MENA, combining capital, experience and connections to help them grow beyond borders.
- Investments113
- Funds3
- Unicorns5
- Countries20
( Our roots )
Global mindset,
deep roots in MENA.
We back ambitious founders globally, from pre-seed to exit. Deeply rooted in MENA, we help grow the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through relationships with Mubadala and Dubai Future District Fund, and our stewardship of LAIN, the Lebanese Angel Investment Network.
- North America(32 companies)
- MENA(46 companies)
- Europe(35 companies)
( Operators first )
We've been where you are.
Our partners have built 10 companies and taken 6 of them to exit. We know what a first senior hire really costs, how a bridge round feels from the inside, and when a market is telling you something you don't want to hear.
( Beyond capital )
Capital is only the beginning.
The founders we back become the ones who recommend us. Most new deals come through them, and some come back with their next company. Investment opens the relationship. Shared experience, trusted connections, community and practical knowledge are what carry a company forward from there.
- Founder NPS87
- Deals by referral60%
“BYVP was one of the very first funds I approached with my second startup. Having now worked with them for over six years, they have always delivered on opening up their network, generating leads and supporting in both the good and bad times.”