We turn early-stage ideas into global powerhouses
Investing in bold founders to unlock sustainable growth
Expertise you
can count on
About Us
Ivy Ventures is a cross-regional venture capital fund, focusing on pre-seed investments in startups that can scale internationally. We aim to drive economic transformation by supporting visionary entrepreneurs through our global network of contacts.
Gaelle Bou Abdo
Co-founder
“Our strategic focus is to back founders who are ready to make an impact beyond borders, and to connect them with the local resources, partners, and investors needed to accelerate their global footprint.”
PARIS DE L'ETRAZ
Co-founder
"Our extensive experience in both the European and Middle Eastern venture ecosystems allows us to create synergies between regions. We not only provide capital but also facilitate key partnerships to help our portfolio companies expand into the Middle East, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030."
What we offer
We support early-stage startups through
funding and strategic advisory
Funding
We provide pre-seed capital to promising startups with visionary founders. Our focus is on tech-driven startups that are ready to disrupt industries and scale whether you’re based internationally looking to expand to the Middle East or a Middle Eastern startup eyeing global markets.
Advisory
Beyond financial investment, we offer strategic advisory, tapping into our global network of experts and mentors. We provide guidance in areas such as product-market fit, go-to-market strategies, and scalability.
Paris de l’Etraz
Managing PArtner
With over two decades of experience in M&A, eight years as an entrepreneur and fifteen in entrepreneurship education, Paris has worked with thousands of startups, helping to drive their growth and advising on cross-border strategies.
Gaelle Bou Abdo
Managing PArtner
A serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in go-to-market strategies and client acquision, along with a strong network both in Europe and the Middle East
Andrés Abara
INVESTMENT MANAGER
With a diverse background in finance, impact investing, and innovation, Andres has optimized investment decisions and capital market strategies across multiple industries. He is also a co-founder of an NGO.
The Team
Yash Garg
Investment Analyst
With a degree and Masters in Finance, Yash has a strong background in investment analysis and financial modeling. He has experience in evaluating investment opportunities, conducting market research and supporting startups.
Portfolio and Case Studies
We empower teams to grow through our global network and deep entrepreneurship experience
High-end lifestyle brand for pets and pet lovers; offering luxurious fashion wear and accessories, established in LA and today in 25 countries.
Media platform that provides leading brands the opportunity to reach their target audiences
Through Kuwait’s largest entrepreneur network 15 startups were taken to Palo Alto in 2024
