Cairo, Egypt – Beltone Venture Capital has announced its latest strategic equity investment in LNKO, a pioneering omni-channel direct-to-consumer (D2C) eyewear startup. This investment is part of Beltone Venture Capital’s ongoing expansion strategy across Africa, aimed at supporting transformative businesses with high-growth potential. Since its inception four years ago, LNKO has rapidly emerged as a leader […]
Khazna Closes $16 Million Pre-Series B Round for Egypt Digital Banking License Application and KSA Expansion
February 4, 2025 – Khazna, a leading financial Super App that offers easy-to-use, technology-driven financial services to underserved segments, announces closing a $16 million pre-Series B funding round. The round saw participation from new and existing investors including SANAD Fund for MSME, anb Seed Fund (managed by anb Capital), Aljazira Capital (the investment arm of […]
Cairo-Based Foundation Ventures Raises $25M To Fund Egypt’s Early And Growth-Stage Startups
Cairo-based venture capital firm Foundation Ventures has raised $25 million through its second fund – FVFII – to support the country’s early and growth-stage startups. The firm’s new fund has attracted investors, including the Egyptian American Enterprise Fund (EAEF), the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), and businessman Onsi Sawiris. The FVFII fund […]
Egypt-based Simplex secures $13mln investments to build a CNC Factory in Saudi Arabia
Simplex, a rising startup in the field of CNC machine manufacturing, secures $13 million, as part of Saudi efforts to support and localize advanced industries within the Kingdom. Simplex will use the fund to open a huge factory which set to be built on a 20,000 square meter site in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, will […]
Egypt-based logistics startup Fincart secures Pre-Seed round led by Plus VC
MENA: Fincart.io, a platform that helps e-commerce SMBs improve shipping and unlock working capital, has announced today that the company has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round for an undisclosed amount. The round was led by Plus VC, the most active VC in the MENA, with participation from leading regional and international investors such as Plug […]
Egypt’s Talent 360 Secures Six-Figure Investment to Accelerate Expansion in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Talent 360, a leading provider of integrated HR solutions, has successfully closed a six-figure investment round led by C.STAR, a prominent Saudi business development and startup ecosystem enabler. This strategic partnership will enable Talent 360 to strengthen its presence in Saudi Arabia, play a more integral role in the Kingdom’s rapidly […]
Egypt-based Agri-Tech Startup ReNile Secures $450,000 Funding, Eyes Regional Expansion
Cairo, Egypt – ReNile, an Egypt-based agri-tech startup, has successfully closed a funding round of $450,000 from undisclosed investors. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in end-to-end smart farming solutions, leveraging technology to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. The funding will support ReNile’s ambitious expansion plans, including establishing a subsidiary in Saudi Arabia to manufacture […]
MSMEDA Commits $3 Million to Foundation Ventures Fund to Empower Egyptian Startups
Cairo, Egypt – In a significant step toward boosting Egypt’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has announced a $3 million investment in Foundation Ventures Fund. The partnership aims to drive innovation, create jobs, and promote sustainable economic growth in alignment with Egypt’s Vision 2030 strategy. Fueling Egypt’s Startup Ecosystem […]
EdVentures invests six digits in Schoolz and Ibn Sina Training Academy
Cairo, Egypt – EdVentures, the leading EdTech-focused corporate venture capital firm in MENA, has announced six-digit investments in two promising EdTech startups through its innovative EdTech Ventures Studio (EDVS) program. This new funding expands EdVentures’ portfolio to a total of 24 startups. Launched earlier this year in partnership with the Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE), […]
ZSystems Secures $1.5 Million in Seed Funding to Transform Morocco’s Traditional Retail Market
Casablanca, Morocco – ZSystems (Z), a Morocco-based B2B marketplace transforming traditional retail through technology and innovation, has announced the successful completion of its $1.5 million Seed funding round. The round was led by prominent Morocco-based venture capital firms, including MNF Ventures (via MNF II fund), Witamax (via Funds II and III), Cash Plus Ventures, and […]