Lesha Bank has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with DTX Partners, the advisory arm associated with Doha Tech Angels, to pursue Sharia-compliant venture capital investments in technology-driven sectors.
The agreement brings together Lesha Bank’s investment banking and structuring capabilities with DTX Partners’ experience in venture capital origination and technology investments.
The collaboration will focus on sectors such as software, artificial intelligence, fintech, health tech, and biotechnology.
The partnership will prioritize opportunities within Qatar’s innovation ecosystem while also considering selected international investments without geographical limitations. All transactions will be subject to standard approvals, agreed terms, and final documentation.
Mohammed Ismail Al Emadi, Chief Executive Officer of Lesha Bank, said that the agreement reflects the bank’s approach to expanding its activities in venture capital and technology investments.
Al Emadi noted that the partnership combines institutional investment capacity with sector expertise to access opportunities linked to innovation-driven growth, while supporting businesses with potential for scale.
Hessa Al Jaber, Founding Partner of DTX Partners, emphasized that the collaboration is intended to support the identification and development of companies with growth potential across technology sectors.
Al Jaber added that the broader network of Doha Tech Angels, together with DTX Partners’ experience, will contribute to strengthening the investment ecosystem in Qatar.
The agreement forms part of ongoing efforts by financial institutions in the region to increase exposure to technology-led sectors and diversify investment strategies through venture capital.
