Join an Exclusive Global Community

Viaka is 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.

Benefits

  • Join the Viaka Angel Network to explore investing in promising startups, with access to pitch events, syndicates, and educational resources

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

  • Participate in Viaka Consult, our consulting arm, 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 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 Consult 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

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.”

Rama Chakaki, GP, Transform VC

“Viaka has revitalized our tech ecosystem by fostering a strong and connected community. As a VC, I appreciate the steady flow of promising startups from Viaka and the impactful efforts to address community challenges while highlighting our unique position as a minority in tech.”

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