Speedinvest launches MEA fund backed by Mubadala, QIA and EIB to scale fintech and working capital

Speedinvest has launched its first dedicated Middle East and Africa (MEA) fund, backed by Mubadala Investment Company, Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and the European Investment Bank (EIB Global), marking a significant expansion of institutional capital into emerging market financial ecosystems.

The fund formalises Speedinvest’s long-standing presence in the region and introduces dedicated capital, local investment teams and strategic partnerships to support early-stage and growth companies across MENAPT and sub-Saharan Africa.

Investment will focus heavily on fintech, embedded finance and digital infrastructure, including platforms enabling working capital access, SME financing and cross-border trade flows. The firm already backs regional leaders such as Moove, FairMoney, Khazna and Flow48, many of which operate in lending, receivables and revenue-based financing models.

The involvement of sovereign investors such as Mubadala and QIA signals continued confidence in the region’s growth trajectory, while EIB Global’s participation highlights a strategic push to channel capital into African financial inclusion and trade infrastructure.

As traditional bank lending remains constrained in many markets, the fund reflects a broader shift toward venture and private capital as a key driver of next-generation trade and working capital solutions.