What 360 Nautica does

360 Nautica Tech Venture is a privately held venture builder and startup ecosystem enabler headquartered in Doha, Qatar, founded by Dr. Tejinder Singh in 2009. The firm identifies, builds, funds, and scales early-stage digital startups from idea stage through to self-sustaining operation, serving passionate entrepreneurs in Qatar, Oman, India, and Singapore. It targets commercially registered companies with market traction across digital technology products and services, and provides a sector-agnostic thesis spanning ticketing, healthcare, F&B, seafood eCommerce, digital media, sports, staffing, fintech, and BPO.

The platform is built around three operational pillars: capital deployment (seed to pre-series investments with equity returns), operational support services (office space, IT, HR, finance, legal, and marketing bundled with investments), and ecosystem leverage through strategic partnerships — most notably a 2020 MoU with Microsoft's for Startups program (providing Azure cloud, AI, blockchain, and data analytics workshops) and ownership of Startup Grind Doha plus co-organized chapters in Nairobi and Manama. Proprietary technology products have emerged from the portfolio, including 360 Ticketing (enterprise ticketing platform for cinemas, arenas, concerts, theme parks) and PlayTx (CRM/POS for family entertainment centers), alongside portfolio companies such as At Home Doc (AI-enabled home healthcare), Fish.qa (seafood marketplace), Karak Stop (F&B franchise), Q-Tickets, Sports Monks, Cwallet, Coutloot, 360 Bytes, 360 Bytes LearnIT, 360 Digital Sauce, BPO+, and DohaStartups.com.

The business model is venture-builder economics: equity stakes in portfolio companies for realized returns via exits or secondaries, supplemented by value-added services bundled into investment packages. Pricing is bespoke and undisclosed; investor membership terms are customized by involvement level. The firm markets primarily through community-led channels — Startup Grind events, Microsoft partnership workshops, a company blog, and portfolio referrals — and maintains an 11-50 employee team. No revenue, ARR, AUM, or funding round figures are publicly disclosed; the firm appears founder-owned with no disclosed institutional investors.

Name

360 Nautica

Legal name

360 Nautica Tech Venture

Website

https://360-nautica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

360 Nautica Tech Venture is a Qatar-based venture builder and ecosystem enabler that funds and supports early-stage digital startups from idea to scale across Qatar, Oman, India, and Singapore, bundling capital with operational services, mentorship, and Microsoft/Startup Grind partnership benefits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Venture Capital & Startup Incubation

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Software Publishers (5132), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Evergreen / Open-Ended Multi-Manager Platforms (FSANAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Software/Application Support (SaaS, Enterprise Apps) (BPAAACAC), Industry-Specific Low-Code Platforms (Vertical App Platforms) (HDAEAKAL)

Keywords

• Venture building services
• Startup incubation
• Venture capital investment
• Startup ecosystem enablement
• Early-stage funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Venture Capital Returns: 360 Nautica generates returns through equity stakes in their portfolio companies. As a venture builder, they invest capital and operational support in early-stage startups in exchange for equity, with returns realized through exits, IPOs, or secondary sales.
2. Operational Support Services: The company provides value-added services including office space, IT support, HR, finance, legal, and marketing services to portfolio companies. These services are bundled with their investment offerings as part of the venture building package.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

360 Nautica is a Doha-based venture builder and ecosystem enabler that identifies startup opportunities, builds business concepts, and provides capital, strategic guidance, operational expertise, network access and shared resources (office space, IT, HR, finance, legal, marketing) to early-stage technology ventures. It maintains a portfolio of 15+ portfolio companies across ticketing, entertainment, healthcare, food & beverage, FinTech, e-commerce, staffing and digital media, and operates the Startup Grind Doha chapter in partnership with Microsoft for Startups.

Product overview

360 Nautica operates as a venture studio that builds, funds, and scales technology startups across the Middle East and Asia. The company maintains a diverse portfolio of digital products spanning multiple verticals including ticketing (360 Ticketing for cinema, sports, concerts, and theme parks), entertainment center management (PlayTx CRM/POS for Family Entertainment Centers), staffing solutions (360 Bytes), healthcare technology (At Home Doc), food & beverage (Karak Stop), FinTech (Cwallet), e-commerce (Fish.qa, QT-Souq), digital media (Qatar Day, Oman Day, Sports Monks), and startup ecosystem platforms (DohaStartups.com, Startup Grind Doha). The core venture studio model provides not only capital but also strategic guidance, operational support, mentorship, network access, and shared resources including office space and administrative services to portfolio companies throughout their growth journey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 360 Nautica Venture Studio A venture studio offering based in Doha, Qatar that identifies startup opportunities, builds business concepts, and provides capital, strategic guidance, operational expertise, network access, and shared resources (office space, IT, HR, finance, legal, marketing) to early-stage ventures.
• 360 Ticketing

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 18 October 2020Microsoft and 360 Nautica signed an MoU for strategic collaboration to supercharge Qatar's startup ecosystem. Microsoft provides access to latest technology, skills, mentorship, and market visibility through its 'Microsoft for Startups' program. The partnership includes workshops on cloud technologies (Azure), AI, blockchain, and data analytics. Additionally, 360 Nautica's existing startups are being migrated to Microsoft Azure cloud for improved performance, security, and scalability. Microsoft Qatar's Lana Khalaf stated this partnership exemplifies the growth and digital innovation Microsoft fosters in Qatar.
• Startup GrindcoreGTM or Marketing Partner360 Nautica is the chapter owner for Startup Grind Doha and has hosted/co-organized Startup Grind chapters in Nairobi and Manama. Startup Grind is a Google startup program active in 600+ cities globally. The partnership provides knowledge sharing, networking opportunities, and helps bridge the gap between startups in Qatar and their global peers. 360 Nautica's Dr. Singh noted that Startup Grind provides knowledge of how the world is shaping up, benefiting the local ecosystem.
• Digital Incubation Centre (MOTC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFish.qa, one of 360 Nautica's portfolio companies, was part of the incubation program at Digital Incubation Centre under Qatar's Ministry of Transport and Communications. This connection provided early-stage support and validation for the seafood eCommerce startup.
• ServercoreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerServercore co-organized the Startup Grind Nairobi event with 360 Nautica. Servercore provided technical expertise and continuous support that helped make the event successful. CTO Ivan Romanko and COO Yury Kapelko participated as panelists discussing startup scaling and sustainable company building.
• Antler GlobalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAntler Global supported the Startup Grind Nairobi event as a partner. Antler is a global venture capital platform and company builder that invests in early-stage companies.
• Start Hub AfricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStart Hub Africa, led by Timothy Maenda as Country Director & Venture Associate, collaborates with 360 Nautica on ecosystem building activities. Timothy serves as a speaker at Startup Grind Nairobi events and provides expertise in venture capital, B2B market expansion, and startup growth strategies for the East Africa region (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wamda Capital: MENA-focused venture capital and entrepreneurship platform that combines capital deployment with ecosystem-building content and programs. Comparable to 360 Nautica in the dual role of investor and ecosystem enabler for MENA startups.
• Beco Capital: Dubai-based early-stage VC focused on MENA tech startups, providing capital and operational support. Comparable to 360 Nautica as a regional seed/early-stage venture builder targeting the same founder pool across the Gulf.
• Antler Global: Global venture capital and company builder that invests in early-stage founders, often from day zero, and provides operational support. Directly comparable to 360 Nautica as both operate venture-builder/founder-incubator models with global chapter networks (Antler is even named as a 360 Nautica partner on Startup Grind Nairobi).
• Hub71: Abu Dhabi-based global tech ecosystem backed by Mubadala that provides venture building, capital, and ecosystem access to startups in the UAE. Competes with 360 Nautica for MENA founder mindshare and capital allocation in the Gulf region.
• Global Ventures: Cairo-born venture capital firm investing in MENA early-stage tech startups across fintech, digital health, and SaaS. Comparable to 360 Nautica as a regional early-stage venture capital firm targeting MENA founders with capital and operational support.
• Flat6Labs: MENA-focused early-stage seed investor and accelerator operating programs across Tunisia, Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Lebanon. Comparable to 360 Nautica as a regional venture builder providing seed capital and operational mentorship to early-stage MENA startups.

Broad incumbents

• Y Combinator: Premier global startup accelerator providing seed funding and intensive mentorship batches. Compares to 360 Nautica in the venture builder model category, though at vastly larger scale and primarily US-anchored deal flow.
• Techstars: Global accelerator and venture capital firm running 50+ programs worldwide, providing mentorship and seed funding to startups. Comparable to 360 Nautica in the venture builder/accelerator space but at much larger scale and global reach.
• 500 Global (500 Startups): Global venture capital firm and accelerator with a strong MENA presence (500 MENA, Falak Startups). Operates a venture-builder-adjacent model comparable to 360 Nautica but with a much larger fund and broader geographic footprint.
• STV (Saudi Technology Ventures): MENA's largest venture capital fund with over $500M AUM, investing across stages in the region. A broader incumbent venture capital player compared to 360 Nautica's earlier-stage venture builder approach in the same regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/360Nautica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/360-nautica-tech-venture

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments10 records

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