Conviction before consensus.

Backing the next generation of exceptional solo venture capitalists.

Focused by design.

Solo GPs

We back independent investors with the conviction to pursue their own vision and the accountability that comes with going solo.

Less is More

Fewer investments. More at stake in each. We favor portfolios of 20 companies or fewer, built around a manager's strongest convictions.

Small by Choice

We invest in first- and second-time funds under $50M, where growing assets under management takes a back seat to generating returns.

GP–Thesis Fit

A thesis can be borrowed. The experience, relationships, and access that make it work have to be earned.

Access Is Only Half the Equation.

Finding emerging managers is one thing. Knowing which ones are worth backing is another.

We combine deep diligence, independent judgment, and trusted relationships to give our investors access to a carefully selected portfolio of solo GPs.

Raida Daouk

Founder & Managing Partner

Raida is the Founder and Managing Partner of Amkan Ventures, a fund of funds exclusively backing emerging solo GPs in the United States. Previously, she was part of the investment team at BY Venture Partners and established the venture capital arm of Bridge Capital Holding, a single-family office.

Beyond Amkan Ventures, Raida serves on the boards of Endeavor Lebanon and the American Lebanese Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), as well as the Advisory Board of LAU's Business School. She holds a BBA from the American University of Beirut and an MSc in Economics and Strategy from Imperial College London.

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A Few Thoughts

  • The Case for the Lone Wolf - On solo GPs, conviction, and having something to prove.

    Read Here

  • Why Solo GPs Are Still Getting Backed In A Tough Fundraising Market

    Forbes

  • New Fund Hunts for VC’s Solo Fliers

    WSJ

  • Amkan Ventures aims to connect Gulf region investors with emerging U.S. managers

    Axios

  • Amkan Ventures Debuts With $10M Fund of Funds to Back the Next Generation of Top Decile Venture Managers

    Read Here

  • Superclusters Podcast: The Art and Science of Reference Checks

    Listen Here

  • Robin Capital Profile: Building a Legacy in Cross-Continental Venture Capital

    Read Here

  • UnderTheHood Podcast: The Journey Into Venture as a Solo GP

    Listen here

Let’s compare notes

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