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OUR STORY

Building a
Merit-Based Future

We believe exceptional founders deserve access to capital regardless of their network, location, or background. NartaQ is our answer to a broken system that favors connections over innovation and perpetuates inequality in startup funding.

The traditional venture capital model relies heavily on warm introductions, alumni networks, and geographic proximity to Silicon Valley. This system inadvertently excludes brilliant founders from underrepresented regions, backgrounds, and industries who lack the "right" connections but possess groundbreaking ideas and execution capability.

Our platform leverages artificial intelligence and comprehensive data analysis to evaluate startups based on merit: market opportunity, team capability, product innovation, traction metrics, and growth potential. By removing human bias and network dependencies from initial screening, we create equal opportunities for all exceptional founders.

Starting with emerging markets, we're proving that geography shouldn't determine access to capital. Our vision extends globally, connecting underserved startup ecosystems with appropriate investors who value innovation over introductions.

OUR VISION

Democratizing Startup Funding

The current venture capital system prioritizes networks over merit. We're building the infrastructure to change that.

Merit Over Networks

We prioritize breakthrough innovations over warm introductions, ensuring exceptional founders get the recognition they deserve.

Global Access

Breaking down geographic barriers so brilliant founders everywhere have equal access to capital and opportunities.

Data-Driven Decisions

Using AI and systematic evaluation to make funding decisions based on potential impact rather than pedigree or location.

THE TEAM

Meet the Founders

Two founders united by a shared vision of democratizing startup funding

Riadh Jouini

Riadh Jouini

Co-Founder & CEO

Jesser Bedoui

Jesser Bedoui

Co-Founder & CTO

OUR FOCUS

Emerging Markets Innovation

Our strategic focus on regions with exceptional talent density, cultural diversity, and untapped potential

Exceptional Talent

Emerging markets produce world-class engineers, researchers, and entrepreneurs with diverse cultural perspectives and competitive advantages in global markets.

Strategic Location

Strategic positioning in key global markets with regulatory compatibility, timezone alignment, and growing policy support for tech innovation and cross-border partnerships.

Untapped Potential

Systematic underinvestment despite exceptional founder quality creates massive opportunities. Growing success stories demonstrate the corridor's potential for 10x returns.

Why Start Here?

Emerging markets represent the perfect testing ground for our vision: focused geographic regions with cultural diversity, regulatory opportunities, and exceptional founder quality that's systematically undervalued by traditional VC.

By proving our model in these markets, we create a blueprint for expanding to other high-potential regions globally—ultimately building the infrastructure for truly merit-based startup funding worldwide.

Join Our Mission

Be part of building a more equitable future for startup funding. Whether you're a founder, investor, or ecosystem partner, there's a place for you in this revolution.