About Us
Actual VC is a GCC-based venture capital firm dedicated to empowering deep-tech startups through strategic investment and comprehensive support. With a focus on material science, life sciences, and information sciences, Actual VC manages a $400 million entrepreneur-managed global fund designed to accelerate the growth of innovative companies with high-growth potential.
Our mission is to partner closely with founders, providing the hands-on guidance and resources necessary to navigate the complexities of commercialization and foster sustainable solutions.
By leveraging our team's extensive expertise and industry relationships, Actual VC aims to build a collaborative ecosystem that connects entrepreneurs with key stakeholders, driving technological advancement and long-term value for both investors and the companies we support.
About Actual VC
Actual VC is a $250M USD fund, and is a unique part of AHOY’s ecosystem.
It is an entrepreneur-managed fund investing in deep tech. It operates in five distinct areas: Energy & ESG, Life Sciences (encompassing the likes of education, agriculture and health), the built environment, material science and manufacturing, and information sciences.
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Strategic Support in Key Decision-Making Areas
Working with startups in the following areas:
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Product/ service launch and key challenges for expansion
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Implementing growth tools and engines
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Overcoming internal and external inflection points (competition, talent, resources, etc.)
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Gearing-up for hypergrowth and market expansion
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Key value creation levers
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Collaborative Initiatives to Nurture Growth
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Community building initiatives within and outside AHOY’s ecosystem
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Platforms to connect with and impact growth of founders, visionaries, startups and entrepreneurs
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Finance Optimization
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About Us
Actual VC is a GCC-based venture capital firm dedicated to empowering deep-tech startups through strategic investment and comprehensive support. With a focus on material science, life sciences, and information sciences, Actual VC manages a $400 million entrepreneur-managed global fund designed to accelerate the growth of innovative companies with high-growth potential.
Our mission is to partner closely with founders, providing the hands-on guidance and resources necessary to navigate the complexities of commercialization and foster sustainable solutions.
By leveraging our team's extensive expertise and industry relationships, Actual VC aims to build a collaborative ecosystem that connects entrepreneurs with key stakeholders, driving technological advancement and long-term value for both investors and the companies we support.
Partners

Jamil Shinawi
Co-Founder and CEO - AHOY
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Kanishka Wanninayaka
CEO - Yamu
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Aaron Hsu
Co-Founder and CEO - ClearMask
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Facts and Figures
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15
Years of Experience
36
Qualified Experts
120
Clients
Every Year
9
International Partners
About Us
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What our clients say
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