Viaka is a global network that scouts, invests in, and helps scale the most promising MENA and diaspora founders
Inspired by Via (road in Latin) and Shabaka (network in Arabic), Viaka is the modern Silk Road for capital, talent & opportunities
Viaka operates at the intersection of community, capital, and growth. Our platforms are designed to build trusted relationships, activate investment, and support founders expanding into global markets.
Our Platforms
City Chapters
Our city chapters create curated spaces for founders, investors and professionals to connect across New York, Boston, Toronto, London, and San Francisco.
Angel Syndicate
A global angel network backing founders with MENA roots, co-investing with funds like Sequoia Scout and YC, and offering curated deal flow and ecosystem support.
MENA Rising
Viaka’s annual global convening, hosted in NYC and Toronto, that connects the entrepreneurial ecosystem of each host city with high-impact innovators from the MENA region and its diaspora.
GTM Programs
Market-entry programs supporting founders expanding globally, with guidance on go-to-market, fundraising, operations, and leadership.
Viaka Today
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April 1: Session 1- Angel Investing Fundamentals and Evaluation (virtual)
April 15: Session 2 - Portfolio Strategy and Post-Investment Engagement (virtual)
April 28: Session 3 - How Angels Actually Hold the Investment — LLC Operating Agreements & SPV Structures (virtual)
April 28: SF Mixer & Fireside Chat on Venture Evolution, Product Leadership, & Equity Management (in person)
May 1: Consumer & AI Demo Day (virtual)
May 12: Session 4: After You Invest — The Angel’s Relationship with the Company (virtual)
May 21: Toronto Mixer & Fireside Chat on The Blind Side of Building: The Risks Founders Overlook as They Scale (in person)
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