Viaka

Viaka is a digital platform where founders, investors, and experts focused on MENA collaborate to build, invest, and succeed in a global startup community. Inspired by Viae (roads) and Shabaka (network in Arabic), Viaka is the modern Silk Road—a digital highway for talent, services, ideas, and capital. Viaka facilitates connections through 4 key pillars: 1- Viaka Connect We seek members who bring expertise, and are committed to active, collaborative engagement within a diverse, growth-oriented community. The network attracts 25+ new applicants every month from the Bay Area to the GCC and beyond, with a balanced mix of founders, investors, and operators. The average member has at least 10 years of professional experience in just about every tech sector imaginable. 2- Viaka Consult We offer bespoke services designed to help early-stage founders and investors scale their businesses. 3- Viaka Content Viaka delivers engaging content to members through newsletters and social media posts that spotlight community achievements and thought leadership on emerging trends. We also explore global entrepreneurial ecosystems through demo days, informational sessions, and panels on key topics shaping the startup landscape. 4- Viaka Capital We leverage our extensive VC network, exclusive invite-only startup showcases, direct investments, and a community of experienced angel investors to connect members to new funding sources for their startup or fund.