MENA’s top tech founders meet global investors in London to fuel growth,
led by Key Capital and regional partners

London, October 19, 2026 - The top MENA technology firms wrapped up a week of engagement with venture capital firms, institutional investors, family offices and strategic partners in London, as part of Key Trek 2026, organized by VC secondaries asset manager Key Capital.

The fourth edition of Key Trek brought together MENA’s most promising late-stage founders, from multiple technology sectors such as AI and data, fintech and financial infrastructure, enterprise software, cybersecurity, deep technology, logistics and mobility, proptech and vertical SaaS. Full list of participating companies here.

“This year’s Trek showed that the appetite of global investors for MENA’s best companies is real, and growing,” said Basil Moftah, managing partner at Key Capital. “Within days of the programme closing, founders are already reporting second meetings, due diligence and term sheet discussions. Our role is to keep building that bridge, so that the region’s strongest companies have consistent access to international capital.”

Key Trek’s objective is to highlight the depth and breadth of the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem while facilitating strategic introductions that can lead to long-term business relationships and partnerships. This edition delivered: 350+ investor meetings for 70 founders and 69 investors, as well as sector-focused discussion panels and sessions, and private dinners.

Mohammad Al Zaben, co-founder and CEO of ClearGrid, said: “The Key Capital London Trek was the most useful week I’ve spent outside the region this year. Real access, not a conference … We came home with six live investor follow-ups and a much sharper read on how top investors think about MENA fintech.” While the CEO and co-founder of Merit, Julie Barbier-Leblan, said: “The Key Capital Trek was exceptionally well curated, connecting us with high-quality investors and institutions through relevant, meaningful conversations.”

Key Trek 2026 was led by Key Capital and supported by strategic ecosystem partners, including 500 Global, Arbor Ventures, AWS, BECO Capital, BlackRock, Dubai Financial Market, DotZero, Dubai Future District Fund, Endeavor, ExBorder Partners, Hub71, Impact46, Inovia Capital, Jefferies, Key Capital, Pact VC, QED Investors, RAED Ventures, SHUAA Capital PSC, Stride Asset Management, VentureSouq, and Winston Taylor.