✉️ Ankit Sarwahi

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📍 United Arab Emirates🔄 Updated September 2026💼 8 investments📅 9 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2021
VC🌍 United Arab Emirates
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Board Member
Jan 2021
Nana is the largest digital grocery shopping platform in Saudi Arabia. We began in the capital, Riyadh, and are expanding to cover the Kingdom. If we’re not in your hometown just yet, sit tight and keep an eye out for us… we’ll be there soon.
Investor
Sep 2020
Rain is a cryptocurrency brokerage and custodian servicing the Middle East, Turkey, and North Africa.
Board Observer
Jan 2019
Zbooni was founded in 2016 and provides tools and solutions that empower businesses to capture orders, accept payments, sell more, and track every order. The company was incubated at Facebook, one of only a handful of global businesses to receive such access and support from the social media giant. Its merchant app went live in 2018, developing to its current robust platform as the MENA region’s pioneer in cCommerce. Through the power of one-to-one conversation, Zbooni enables businesses to convert customer interactions into transactions via social and messaging apps. In this way, Zbooni is reinventing how businesses seamlessly transition into the new era of “cCommerce”. For more information about Zbooni, visit www.zbooni.com Download the app via the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Board Member
Jan 2019
Like most iconic beginnings, The Luxury Closet has had a profound start. It all began with an Hermès Birkin handbag, and the rest, as we say, is history. Founded in 2012 in the bustling city of Dubai as a three-member team by our founder and CEO, Kunal Kapoor, The Luxury Closet is built on the firm foundation of circularity, authenticity, and excellent customer service. With thousands of unique designer products, global consignors, and buyers, we are one of the most trusted marketplaces for authentic luxury today. A significant milestone in our journey was when two of the Kattan sisters, Huda and Mona, came aboard as investors in 2020. Known as the ‘queen of beauty,’ Huda Kattan is the founder of her eponymous cosmetic line Huda Beauty, and Mona Kattan is the Co-Founder and Global President of Huda Beauty and Kayali. Together, the Kattan sisters bring their creative intake and exceptional business expertise to the TLC family. The Luxury Closet is paving its way to disrupt the world of luxury retail. Bain &Co estimates that there is $500 Billion worth of re-sellable luxury items in consumers closets, and nonetheless, each year consumers buy nearly $300B more of them. We are also backed by investors like Middle East Venture Partners, Wamda Capital, Two Four 54 - Abu Dhabi, and Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority who are helping us create an amazing company. Please visit www.theluxurycloset.com or download our app to find out more! New or pre-loved, luxury is guaranteed! We truly hope your experience with The Luxury Closet is a happy one.
Board Member
Jan 2019
Xare ( /share/) is a revolutionary new app which allows anyone to be a bank to their tribe. We are creating a billion banks – powered by everyday individuals who want to help each other get access to fair and equitable finance. Xare allows anyone to share access to their debit or credit cards with anyone else in their tribe. . Whether it be friends using their un-used credit card limits to issue credit to their friends or expats using it to share access to their money with family members and stop remitting . Whether it be parents sharing access to their card with their children, instead of handling cash or whether it be business using it to manage their expense accounts . Go on - be the bank for your tribe.
Board Member
Jan 2019
🌟 Welcome to Lamsa: Shaping the Future of Early Childhood Education! 🌟 At Lamsa, we are passionate about transforming the way children learn and grow. Our mission is to provide young minds with a safe, engaging, and immersive educational experience that nurtures their curiosity and prepares them for a bright future. With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of the unique needs of preschoolers and toddlers, we have created Lamsa, the premier bilingual early childhood education platform. 🧒👧 About Lamsa: Lamsa is not just a platform; its a gateway to a world of knowledge, creativity, and endless possibilities. We are dedicated to creating an environment where young learners can thrive, explore, and develop essential skills that will serve as a strong foundation for their lifelong learning journey. 🌟 Join Our Community: Ready to embark on this educational adventure with Lamsa? We invite you to join our passionate community of parents, educators, and caregivers who share a common goal: providing the best early childhood education for the next generation. Together, we are shaping the future, one child at a time. 🔗 Connect with Us: Discover the magic of Lamsa today and lets work together to nurture the leaders of tomorrow.
Board Member
Nov 2017
YOUGotaGift: Pioneering Digital Gift Cards Across MENA Since 2013, YOUGotaGift has been at the forefront of digital gifting in the MENA region, offering seamless, innovative solutions that make every gift memorable and every reward impactful. We’re not just a marketplace; we’re the trusted partner of top brands and businesses, reshaping how people and companies give, reward, and celebrate. =============== Why YOUGotaGift? =============== > Unmatched Brand Selection: With direct integrations to over 1,000 top regional and global brands, our catalog provides unparalleled choice for every gifting need. > Powerful Distribution Network: From loyalty programs and employee rewards to retail and online incentives, our reach extends across the MENA region and into international markets. > Proven, Scalable Solutions: We’re proud to deliver reliable, flexible technology that powers both corporate and consumer gift card programs, with a proven track record in MENA. =========== Our Solutions =========== > Merchant Solutions – An omnichannel Gift Card Program (SaaS) for retailers, helping brands maximize reach and deepen customer relationships. > Incentive Solutions – From employee rewards to customer loyalty programs, our tools drive engagement and loyalty for top organizations across the region. > Consumer Gifting – Whether online, on mobile, or in-store, our platform brings people together through the simple joy of giving. At YOUGotaGift, we’re passionate about making every gift matter. Join us as we redefine digital gifting and branded currency in the region, with a vision for global impact.
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2026
Founder
Jan 2026
Kootr is a peer-to-peer community that connects travelers and locals to make deliveries simpler, faster, and more personal. Locals can send their items through verified travelers already heading to their destination city, saving time, money, and resources — while travelers earn rewards for helping others. Maintaining user trust and ensuring smooth communication across our community is at the heart of what we do.
2022
Partner
Dec 2022
MEVP is a Middle East-focused venture capital firm that invests in the early and growth stages of innovative technology companies run by talented entrepreneurs in the Middle East Region with a focus on the GCC and Levant countries. With offices in Dubai, Beirut, Cairo, Bahrain, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi and more than USD 300 million in Assets Under Management, MEVP is one of the largest and most established VC firm in this region, with clear cross border investment appetite.
2021
Board Member
Jan 2021
Nana is the largest digital grocery shopping platform in Saudi Arabia. We began in the capital, Riyadh, and are expanding to cover the Kingdom. If we’re not in your hometown just yet, sit tight and keep an eye out for us… we’ll be there soon.
2020
Investor
Sep 2020
Rain is a cryptocurrency brokerage and custodian servicing the Middle East, Turkey, and North Africa.
Board Member
Jun 2020
The first and largest platform in the Arab region that offers telemedicine consultation services, allowing patients to connect directly with doctors via audio calls and chats. Stemming from the fact that there are approximately 400 million people in the Arab World lacking access to essential medical services, Altibbi works diligently to circulate medical content in the Arabic Language via the Internet. By providing medical information from trusted sources and remote medical consultation services for all Arabic speakers, Altibbi helps patients access medical information and advice, thus reducing the number of unnecessary doctor visits and lessening the pressure on the healthcare system. Winner of the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Award and the World Summit Award for best digital content in the health and well-being category. Altibbi for business: (Employee wellness) https://app.altibbi.com/business-employee-benefits/ Altibbi for business (Other) kindly email: partnerships@altibbi.com
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