VC Secondaries · Abu Dhabi · Regulated by FSRA

Secondary capital
for the world's
most ambitious ventures

Key Capital is a dedicated VC secondaries asset manager, with our inaugural fund focused on MENA & international opportunities. We provide direct and structured liquidity solutions for founders, early investors, and fund managers in high-growth technology companies.

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About & approach

A new category of capital for thriving ecosystems

We built Key Capital to fill a clear gap in the region. Founders and early investors were often trapped in valuable but illiquid positions, with few credible paths to liquidity. We set out to bring institutional-grade secondary solutions to MENA's most dynamic markets, combining deep regional knowledge with the discipline and rigour of a regulated fund manager.

Founder liquidity

Structured solutions for founders who need to manage their cap table or create personal liquidity, without triggering a full company exit.

Investor exits

Early-stage funds and investors with long-held positions can access secondary capital to recycle into new opportunities.

LP access

Limited partners gain curated secondary access to proven, high-growth MENA technology companies at a disciplined entry point.

The team

Experienced operators and investors

Our team has built, invested in, and managed companies across MENA, Africa, and global markets, bringing two decades of hands-on experience to every transaction.

Basil Moftah

Managing Partner

20+ years in VC. Reuters Venture Capital founding member. Former GP for several MENA funds. Previously, member of Thomson Reuters EXCOM.

Leena Khalil

Managing Partner

Co-Founder of Mumzworld.com. Forbes Middle East top female entrepreneur four consecutive years.

Abdo Edris

Investment Principal

Leads origination, structuring, and execution of secondary and structured liquidity transactions. Spearheads due diligence, valuation, and portfolio monitoring across Key Fund I. Prior experience evaluating and executing venture investments across MENA and Africa.

Sean Guilfoyle

CFO / COO

Dual-qualified CA and CTA. Leads finance, tax, operations, and regulatory compliance.

Key Trek

Founder ecosystem roadshows

Key Trek is our annual London roadshow for MENA founders. Three cohorts since 2023. 50+ companies, 80 founders, 500+ one-on-one investor meetings, and millions in capital raised. Each edition includes curated investor dinners, founder networking evenings, and social events that bring the ecosystem closer together.

Trek 2025

Trek 2024

Trek 2023