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Egypt Ventures
Egypt Ventures is a multi-stage investment firm founded in 2017 in Cairo, Egypt.
Egypt Ventures
Egypt Ventures is a multi-stage investment firm founded in 2017 in Cairo, Egypt. It invests in technology-based startups, providing financial support and resources. The firm has made 31 investments, including a Seed VC in Flend on July 22, 2025.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2017
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
Egypt
City
Cairo
Corporate office
The Greek Campus, 28 Falaki Street, Bab El Louk, Cairo, Egypt
Principals
Ahmed Gomaa
Chairman and CEO
Ayman Ismail
Chairman of the Board
Abdelrahman Mansour
CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Egypt Ventures?
Investment and strategic decisions are led by Chairman and CEO Ahmed Gomaa, alongside Chairman of the Board Ayman Ismail and CEO Abdelrahman Mansour. The firm operates with input from its founding government partners, the Ministry of International Cooperation and the Saudi Fund for Development. NI Capital serves as the investment management partner.
Does Egypt Ventures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Egypt Ventures employs a hybrid approach. It makes direct venture investments in tech-enabled startups and also operates as a Limited Partner. The firm is a known LP in the Flat6Labs Cairo Fund, placing it as both a direct player and a fund investor in the domestic ecosystem.
How is Egypt Ventures related to its accelerator programs?
Falak Startups and EFG-EV Fintech operate as independent accelerator programs with their own teams and brand identities. EFG-EV is a joint venture with EFG Hermes focused on fintech. Egypt Ventures provides the capital and strategic oversight while the vehicles run distinct operations.
Where does Egypt Ventures' capital come from?
The firm is a government-backed entity. Its founding and primary capital commitments come from Egypt's Ministry of International Cooperation and the Saudi Fund for Development. This makes it a direct sovereign-funded instrument tasked with developing Egypt's venture ecosystem.
Which sectors does Egypt Ventures explicitly avoid?
The firm's disclosed focus is on tech-enabled, high-growth sectors including HealthTech, EdTech, E-commerce, and FinTech. There is no explicit public disclosure of formally excluded sectors, but its mandate is concentrated on digital and knowledge-driven industries.
What is Egypt Ventures' known posture on follow-on investments?
The firm aims to provide hands-on operational and strategic support to help portfolio companies scale. While specific follow-on capital policies are not publicly detailed, its model as a multi-stage investment vehicle and ecosystem anchor suggests it can support companies across early and growth stages.
Does Egypt Ventures maintain separate philanthropic structures?
The firm is linked to the EducateMe Foundation. This appears as a separate philanthropic relationship, distinct from the core investment mandate, but specific operational separation details are not disclosed publicly.
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