Why we exist
Too many good startups fail because of underperforming GTM execution. We are fixing that by building the missing execution engines: traction, investment and deep expertise across MENA, Türkiye and Central Asia.
Operators and experts on the ground across MENA, Türkiye & Central Asia — one team, eight markets.
2026 Track Record
On the ground
Saudi Arabia
Türkiye
Egypt
Morocco
UAE
Tunisia
Central Asia
PakistanValues
How we work
Execution First
Progress and delivery matter more than storytelling.
Founder Proximity
We work close, especially when it matters most.
Sustainable Growth
We prioritise profitable, capital-efficient growth over hypergrowth hype.
Diversity as Strength
Diverse teams build better, more resilient companies.
Global Reach, Local Execution
Designed for global scale, executed close to the market.
AI Augmenting Humans
Applying AI responsibly, with clear accountability and human oversight.
Team
The partners
Ebrahim BADRAN
Partner — Expansion
Egyptian national raised in Saudi Arabia, a strategic business developer with deep roots and an extensive network across MENA.
ebrahim@1morething.io
Haitham MOHSEN
Partner — Operations
Operations and finance expert with over 15 years of experience in business acceleration, financial planning and large-scale operations.
haitham@1morething.ioWalid DAAS
General Manager — Africa
Leads 1MoreThing's expansion and execution across Africa, working close to founders, corporates and ecosystem partners.
walid@1morething.ioRegion
Operating across MENA, Türkiye and Central Asia
1MoreThing partners with founders and forward-thinking organisations to build companies, prove traction, enter new markets and access aligned capital through one regional venture platform.
Work with us
Founders, organisations and investors all start the same way — a conversation.