We invest in companies shaping the future of the consumer economy.

Bridglab is a venture capital fund backing the technologies, infrastructure, and brands shaping the future of the consumer economy.

Thesis

The $30T+ consumer economy is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades.

Every product tells a story that starts long before it reaches the consumer. Behind every purchase is a network of manufacturers, suppliers, payment systems, logistics providers, financiers, and technology working together to bring products to market.

Bridglab invests across that entire ecosystem. From the brands consumers love to the infrastructure that powers them, we back founders building the future of the consumer economy.

Investment Focus

Bridglab Fund II

Bridglab is currently investing through Bridglab Fund II, focusing on three core themes.

Money Rails

The financial infrastructure of the consumer economy. Cross border payments, treasury, settlement, foreign exchange, and embedded finance.

Goods Rails

The physical infrastructure of the consumer economy. Manufacturing, logistics, customs, procurement, supply chains, and industrial AI.

Trust Rails

The commercial infrastructure of the consumer economy. Trade finance, commercial identity, supplier verification, insurance, and risk management.

Investment process

A transparent six step process.

  1. 01

    Introductory call

    A short conversation to understand your company, market and where you are today.

  2. 02

    Formal pitch

    You present the business to the Bridglab team, including product, traction, team and plan.

  3. 03

    IC & diligence

    Post formal pitch, you pass our investment committee process and diligence.

  4. 04

    $150k for 15%

    On success, you receive $150k for 15% equity. Our terms are fixed with no negotiation and no surprises.

  5. 05

    Venture build program

    Join our optional venture builder program: hands-on operators, network access and playbooks to reach $1M.

  6. 06

    $350k follow-on

    Receive $350k follow-on capital at an uncapped valuation within 12 months of reaching $1M+ revenue and securing a lead investor for your next round.

Portfolio / Pipeline

Startups we're backing.

  • Startup A

    Customs Intelligence Layer for Global Trade.

  • Startup B

    Financial Infra for Self-Releasing Escrow in Global Trade.

  • Startup C

    Africa's first smart wallet enabling users to send money across borders.

Management

Managed by Bridg Capital

Bridglab is managed by Bridg Capital, a regulated investment management firm headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). As one of the few women founded and women led investment firms globally, we bring a differentiated perspective to backing ambitious founders building the next generation of category defining companies.

Meet our Team

Our investment philosophy is shaped by experience. Having built, scaled, and invested in businesses ourselves, we partner with founders as operators first and investors second.

Shenai Bridglall

Shenai Bridglall

Founder & Managing Partner

Sagar Barbar

Sagar Barbar

General Partner

Afzaal Mauthoor

Afzaal Mauthoor

Venture Partner

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