Viaka is democratizing angel investing in exceptional MENA founders globally!

Join a rapidly growing angel network and global platform of founders, investors, and professionals with ties to or interest in the MENA region.

Our mission is to foster meaningful connections, unlock access to capital, and drive business growth.

If you believe you meet these criteria and are excited to be part of a dynamic community of founders, investors, and professionals, we welcome your application!

  • You believe in the potential of MENA-rooted founders and want to play an active role in helping them scale globally. Whether you're from the region or deeply connected to it, you share Viaka’s vision of building cross-border bridges for entrepreneurship, investment, and innovation.

  • You bring experience as a founder, operator, investor, or advisor. Whether you’ve built startups, scaled companies, led product or strategy teams, or supported ventures through capital and expertise — your perspective adds real value.

  • You’re not just here to observe — you want to engage. As an angel investor, a scout identifying promising startups, a mentor offering guidance, or a contributor to Viaka-led consulting initiatives, you’re excited to support bold founders and help shape a more connected global startup ecosystem.

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Benefits

  • Join the Viaka Angel Network to explore investing in promising startups with as little as $1K, and gain access to pitch events, syndicates, and educational resources.

  • Gain exclusive access to high-potential startup deal flow and our private member and founder database

  • Participate in Viaka’s nich Programs & Advisory work, by joining ecosystem-building initiatives or contributing your expertise to strategic consulting projects

  • Curated in-person and virtual events for high-impact networking, learning, and collaboration

  • Specialized roundtables and private coffee hours that bring together members with shared interests and expertise for peer learning and joint initiatives

  • Active Slack and WhatsApp groups for ongoing conversation, support, and resource sharing

  • Opportunities to be featured in Viaka’s newsletter, podcast, webinars, and social media to showcase your work and insights

  • Discounted access to Viaka’s programs and advisory services for startup growth, scale, and cross-border expansion

  • Enjoy discounts on partner events, tools, research, and resources curated to support startup success

  • Get introduced to relevant investors, partners, talent, or fellow founders to accelerate your growth

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What People Are Saying

Sami Yabroudi, Founder & Principal, Flatiron Data & AI

“Viaka is amazing - that's all there is to it!
The network spans both the US and MENA, and connections happen quickly and thoughtfully. What makes it stand out is the community’s genuine pay-it-forward ethos. Members are eager to support each other, share resources, and open doors. Viaka has been extremely helpful in building my business(es), and it's a key reason that I feel supported and optimistic in my entrepreneurial journey.

I feel privileged to have joined early, especially as the network continues to grow rapidly.”

Omar J. Sati, DASH Ventures

"Viaka stands out for its deeply personal touch and vibrant community, where members’ unique journeys often reveal overlapping stories. It’s a rare space where collaboration truly inspires impact."

Hashem Abdou, Oasys

“From day one, Viaka felt more like teammates than investors. Beyond the capital, they brought energy, strategic insight, and genuine belief in what we’re building. They were already making valuable introductions before the funds hit our account. It was important to us that our investors shared our vision and values — and Viaka has been exactly that, with deep networks across the MENA region and beyond.”

Start your journey with Viaka today and experience the power of connection, growth, and opportunity within the global MENA startup ecosystem