In search of the next generation of global entrepreneurs

Our Ethos

Class 5 is in the people business. We have no factories, no inventory, and no secret formula. All we have are the people who choose to work with us. Great entrepreneurs are the single most important factor to Class 5’s success.

Startups have many partners to choose from. So, what sets us apart?

Teams We’ve Backed

 
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Careem

Uber acquired Careem for $3.1 billion. Careem serves more than 30 million registered users and is available in 120 cities across the Greater Middle East and North Africa.

 
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Meliuz

Meliuz, the leading cashback app for Latin America, went public in late 2020. They currently connect over 10 million users across 800 merchant partners.

Fresha

Fresha is a multipurpose commerce tool serving 80,000+ beauty and wellness merchants worldwide. Customers have booked over 600 million appointments through their platform.