Building purpose-led ventures, from London to the Gulf.Tijara Ventures is a next-generation venture builder helping visionaries turn ideas into impactful, scalable ventures. Headquartered in London, we operate across the UK and GCC—empowering startups, governments, and innovators through our platform of soft-landing services, innovation programmes, venture creation and capital.Our mission is simple: connect ambition with action, and purpose with possibility.
Building the startup silk road
Named Tijara, after the Arabic word for "business", we draw inspiration from our ancestors who thrived as merchants along the historic trade routes. In the modern digital era, we aim to pay homage to this enterprising legacy by building a new generation of global ventures.
Connect to the future
We create spaces that spark ideas and forge real-world collaborations between regions.From Startup Madinah to the Global Innovation Majlis, we curate cross-cultural conversations and startup showcases that shape the future of business and society.These gatherings aren't just events—they’re launchpads for partnerships, policy, and paradigm shifts.We craft platforms inspiring collaboration between diverse ecosystems, fostering global connections that cultivate tomorrow's innovators.
Incubate and Educate
We know thriving communities are nurtured from the grassroots. That's why our flagship programs immerse in all they need to validate ideas and build Minimum Lovable Products.
Whether its the 1 percent startup school, our immersive workshops, mini-incubators or intensive 3-9 month incubators, our mentor-guided best in class curriculums equip budding and established entrepreneurs with the skills, network and access to funding to accelerate growth.
Accelerate to New Frontiers
For those ready to scale internationally, we activate strategic partnerships minimizing challenges of expansion. Through local market intelligence, soft-landing support services and access to regional investors, we smooth your venture's passage to high-potential frontiers in the GCC and beyond.We also offer best-in-class educational programs tailored for executives seeking to stay at the forefront of industry trends. From venture capital to sustainability and space tech, our courses held in the London's silicon roundabout and Oxford's silicon spires provide unparalleled insights and networking opportunities, empowering leaders to navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape while fostering innovation and growth.
Ready to partner in shaping the next epoch of innovation across East and West? Contact us to discuss catalyzing your vision on the Startup Silk Road.
MD, Muhammad Malik
