Scaling MENA's Next Operators. Quietly. Relentlessly.

We build and scale new ventures across high-growth sectors in the region. Involved from the earliest stages, we drive execution across product, operations, and go-to-market until companies reach traction and scale.🎯 Scaling in MENA? Let’s Talk


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About Us

We work behind the scenes with exceptional operators, startups, and scale-ups.From growth strategy to on-ground expansion, from interim talent to capital structuring - Z1 is purpose-built to support the messy middle of building in MENA.


Who We Build With

Powered by a small group of builders and partners who’ve scaled the region’s toughest startups from 0.


Scaling in MENA? Let’s Talk.

We back operators and startups ready to build real infrastructure in Saudi and the UAE.If you’re serious about regional growth and want embedded help capital, ops, or product - we move faster than funds.


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Z1Ops helps you track rent, ROI, expenses, equity, and occupancy across residential units. Built for speed, fully customizable, and optimized for UAE investors and landlords.


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Our Team

Led by Zeid Hreish — former GM at Uber and CloudKitchens, launching Worldcoin in GCC, 15+ years scaling in MENA.Z1 extended core team consist of accomplished entrepreneurs, venture builders and functional experts.

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