WHO WE ARE
Who we are
Our Name,
Our light
Manara means lighthouse in Arabic — a symbol of guidance, clarity, and purpose. For centuries, lighthouses have shown travelers the way through uncertainty.
That’s the spirit behind Manara. We guide founders with that same light — offering capital, mentorship, and connection to help them navigate complexity and reach their destination. Steady, focused, and unwavering, we believe in those we back.
Our logo reflects this mission: the “M” as waves beneath a steadfast light, crowned by a glowing circle of illumination and foresight — lighting the path for founders building what’s next.
Our Name,
Our light
Manara means lighthouse in Arabic — a symbol of guidance, clarity, and purpose. For centuries, lighthouses have shown travelers the way through uncertainty.
That’s the spirit behind Manara. We guide founders with that same light — offering capital, mentorship, and connection to help them navigate complexity and reach their destination. Steady, focused, and unwavering, we believe in those we back.
Our logo reflects this mission: the “M” as waves beneath a steadfast light, crowned by a glowing circle of illumination and foresight — lighting the path for founders building what’s next.
Our Name,
Our light
Manara means lighthouse in Arabic — a symbol of guidance, clarity, and purpose. For centuries, lighthouses have shown travelers the way through uncertainty.
That’s the spirit behind Manara. We guide founders with that same light — offering capital, mentorship, and connection to help them navigate complexity and reach their destination. Steady, focused, and unwavering, we believe in those we back.
Our logo reflects this mission: the “M” as waves beneath a steadfast light, crowned by a glowing circle of illumination and foresight — lighting the path for founders building what’s next.
Our values
Principles that guide us
Guiding Clarity
We bring focus and direction to every venture we support. Like a lighthouse, we help founders navigate complexity with confidence and make decisions that move them forward.
Empowering Partnership
We believe great ventures grow through trust and collaboration. Our role is to empower founders with insight, capital, and genuine partnership—not just investment.
Purposeful Impact
We invest in ideas that create lasting value beyond profit. Every founder we back contributes to building a brighter, more connected future.
Our values
Principles that guide us
Guiding Clarity
We bring focus and direction to every venture we support. Like a lighthouse, we help founders navigate complexity with confidence and make decisions that move them forward.
Empowering Partnership
We believe great ventures grow through trust and collaboration. Our role is to empower founders with insight, capital, and genuine partnership—not just investment.
Purposeful Impact
We invest in ideas that create lasting value beyond profit. Every founder we back contributes to building a brighter, more connected future.
Our values
Principles that guide us
Guiding Clarity
We bring focus and direction to every venture we support. Like a lighthouse, we help founders navigate complexity with confidence and make decisions that move them forward.
Empowering Partnership
We believe great ventures grow through trust and collaboration. Our role is to empower founders with insight, capital, and genuine partnership—not just investment.
Purposeful Impact
We invest in ideas that create lasting value beyond profit. Every founder we back contributes to building a brighter, more connected future.
Team
Leadership Team
Luma Fawaz
CEO
Luma shapes Manara's strategic vision, driving our team to deliver transformative solutions that create lasting impact for our clients.
Zeid Juma
Role
Zeid leads the overall direction of Manara, making sure every project stays aligned with our values and delivers real impact for our clients.
Team
Leadership Team
Luma Fawaz
CEO
Luma shapes Manara's strategic vision, driving our team to deliver transformative solutions that create lasting impact for our clients.
Zeid Juma
Role
Zeid leads the overall direction of Manara, making sure every project stays aligned with our values and delivers real impact for our clients.
Team
Leadership Team
Luma Fawaz
CEO
Luma shapes Manara's strategic vision, driving our team to deliver transformative solutions that create lasting impact for our clients.
Zeid Juma
Role
Zeid leads the overall direction of Manara, making sure every project stays aligned with our values and delivers real impact for our clients.
Careers
Join our team
We’re always looking for thoughtful people to build with. Got questions or want to send a spontaneous application? Email us at admin@manaravc.com
See all current openings on out career page.
Careers
Join our team
We’re always looking for thoughtful people to build with. Got questions or want to send a spontaneous application? Email us at admin@manaravc.com
See all current openings on out career page.
Careers
Join our team
We’re always looking for thoughtful people to build with. Got questions or want to send a spontaneous application? Email us at admin@manaravc.com