Egypt’s EdVentures invests in LRNOVA to drive AI-powered transformation in edtech

Egypt’s EdVentures invests in LRNOVA to drive AI-powered transformation in edtech

This investment was made through the EdTech Venture Studio (EDVS) program. Cairo, Egypt: EdVentures, the corporate venture capital arm of Nahdet Misr Group and the region’s leading Edtech focused CVC, has announced a strategic investment in LRNOVA, a cutting-edge startup harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to transform how educational content is created. This investment was […]

CI Capital and engazaat partner to launch SAVE, a $200mln Green Infrastructure Fund

CI Capital and engazaat partner to launch SAVE, a $200mln Green Infrastructure Fund

The First-of-its-Kind Across Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa Addressing the Water-Energy-Food Nexus. Cairo, Egypt: CI Capital PE for Fund Management and Investment (CIPE), a subsidiary of CI Capital Holding (CICH.CA), Egypt’s leading diversified financial services group, and engazaat | the Solar Water Company signed a partnership agreement, to launch the region’s first green infrastructure fund […]

Basata Holding to invest $7mln in Egypt’s local market in 2026

Basata Holding to invest $7mln in Egypt’s local market in 2026

Cairo – Basata Holding for Financial Payments S.A.E., the leading e-payment services company in Egypt, announced plans to invest approximately USD 7 million in 2026 as part of its strategy to strengthen its market position. The company revealed that it is currently evaluating potential acquisition opportunities within its regional expansion plans, with final decisions expected before the end […]

YC-backed Munify secures $3M to build neobank for Egyptian diaspora

YC-backed Munify secures $3M to build neobank for Egyptian diaspora

Cairo/San Francisco — September 1, 2025 — Munify, a cross-border neobank built for the Egyptian diaspora, has raised $3 million in seed funding from Y Combinator, BYLD, and DCG. The startup, founded by Khalid Ashmawy, a former Microsoft and Uber engineer and co-founder of proptech scaleup Huspy, aims to modernize the remittance experience for millions […]

Ajyad Capital Partners with Ratings Intelligence to Advance Shari’ah-Compliant Investment Solutions, Supported by Velexa Technology

Ajyad Capital Partners with Ratings Intelligence to Advance Shari’ah-Compliant Investment Solutions, Supported by Velexa Technology

Ajyad Capital, a leading Shari’ah-compliant investment firm established in Bahrain and licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain since 2003, today announced a strategic partnership with Ratings Intelligence, a UK-based provider of Shari’ah advisory services. This collaboration will integrate advanced Shari’ah-compliance technology into Ajyad Capital’s upcoming fully digital trading application, made for investors throughout the […]

Egypt’s Breadfast Secures $10M from EBRD, Valuation Nears $400M

Egypt’s Breadfast Secures $10M from EBRD, Valuation Nears $400M

Cairo, Egypt – Egyptian grocery delivery startup Breadfast has raised $10 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) as part of its Series B2 funding round, bringing its valuation close to $400 million. The round was led by Novastar Ventures and aims to scale operations across Egypt, including the expansion of fulfilment […]

F6 Group Launches F6 Ventures to Bridge Seed-Stage Funding Gap Across MEA

F6 Group Launches F6 Ventures to Bridge Seed-Stage Funding Gap Across MEA

F6 Group launches F6 Ventures, a new seed-stage investment firm, alongside Flat6Labs, to support startups across the Middle East and Africa. The newly launched VC fund will manage six funds with over $90 million in assets under management (AUM), focusing on seed and early-stage investments. F6 Ventures will address funding gaps in emerging ecosystems, focusing on […]

Cairo-based Suplyd secures $2M in Pre-Series A to Digitize Egypt’s $10B HORECA Supply Chain

Cairo-based Suplyd secures $2M in Pre-Series A to Digitize Egypt’s $10B HORECA Supply Chain

Investment led by 4DX Ventures, Camel Ventures, and Plus VC to power Suplyd’s next growth phase beyond distribution. The round also includes participation from Seedstars and existing investors as Suplyd gears up to expand across Egypt and scale new services. Cairo, Egypt – Suplyd, the Cairo-based digital procurement platform for restaurants, announced the successful raise of […]

Wuilt Raises $2 Million to Democratize E-commerce from Egypt to the World

Wuilt Raises $2 Million to Democratize E-commerce from Egypt to the World

Wuilt, the MENA region’s all-in-one e-commerce enablement platform, has raised $2 million to accelerate its mission of democratizing e-commerce—starting in Egypt and expanding across the region and beyond. The round includes follow-on investment from Flat6Labs and MTF VC and participation from Mubadala-backed Hub71, JIMCO (Abdul Latif Jameel’s VC arm), Purity Tech, and a strong network of strategic angel […]

Flend Secures $3 Million to Scale Embedded SME Finance in Egypt

Flend Secures $3 Million to Scale Embedded SME Finance in Egypt

Cairo, Egypt – Flend, a Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA)-licensed digital financing platform focused on Egypt’s underserved small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has successfully raised USD 3 million in a seed funding round comprising both equity and debt. The equity portion of the round was led by Egypt Ventures, with participation from Camel Ventures, Sukna Ventures, […]