Damascene Capital

Invest with patiance.

Grow through conviction.

With entrepreneurial roots tracing back over three decades, Damascene Capital was formalized as a privately owned investment company, governed by the Aboujeb family. While the investment activities began through a series of ventures grounded in commerce and technology, the company’s current structure was established to bring greater focus, governance, and continuity to our long-term vision. Our journey reflects a deep commitment to integrity, patience, and resilience—values inspired by Damascus, the world’s oldest continuously inhabited city, and embodied in every partnership we pursue.

Over the years, we have partnered with more than 30 companies, backing ideas we believed in with capital and conviction

Investments

Inception

1996

From the Spirit of Damascus, Moving Forward

Damascene Capital traces its roots to the journey of its founder—born in Beirut, raised in the ancient city of Damascus, and sharped by the values of resilience, patience, and ambition that define the Levant.
His path eventually led him to Canada and the United Arab Emirates, shaping a perspective that confidently bridges East and West.
What began in 1996 as a series of entrepreneurial ventures has since evolved into Damascene Capital—a privately owned investment company governed by the Aboujeb family.
From a personal mission to build and support enduring businesses, it has steadily developed into a platform carried forward from one generation to the next, with broader reach and deeper operational experience.

Our

approach

We specialize in identifying and nurturing high-potential ventures, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and governance. Our investments span technology, financial services, ecommerce, and more..

Founder Alignment

We look for visionary operators we believe in. We invest where there’s alignment of ambition and ethics.

Governance and network

From board seats or strategic advisory, we provide governance and help in providing access to global networks

Flexible Capital

Damascene Capital invests directly, through funds, or alongside partners with flexibility in structure and timeline.

Operational experience

We have run businesses, hired teams, raised capital, and navigated crises. We bring this experience to every investment.

A selection of our current

investments

180 Capital is a fintech holding company that incorporates deep domain expertise in online brokerage, financial software technology solutions, systematic trading, and digital assets.

amana is the leading neobroker in the MENA offering US/MENA stocks, ETF, crypto, FX, and commodities.

Centroid Solutions is a leading technology company specialized in risk management, bridging, execution and hosting infrastructure for multi-asset brokers.

514 Capital Partners is a systematic investment manager developing proprietary trading models.

180 Digital Assets seeks to capture blockchain opportunities in the world of trading, finance, and commerce.

Figment Supports the adoption, growth, and success of the Web 3 ecosystem.

Invisible Technologies combines AI and human intelligence to help enterprises capture every opportunity for efficiency, growth, and scale”

IDWise is a London-based company specializing in AI-driven identity verification and e-KYC solutions. Their platform supports over 13,000 ID documents across more than 200 countries.

Fair Trading International is a dynamic and resourceful wholesale company dedicated to providing high-quality branded products to off-price businesses across the globe.

ZS Jewelry is a Dubai-based online jewelry store offering a curated selection of 18K gold and diamond pieces.