Algerian HRTech Startup Talenteo Secures Six-Figure Investment from Tunisia’s 216 Capital

Algerian HRTech Startup Talenteo Secures Six-Figure Investment from Tunisia’s 216 Capital

Algeria-based HRTech startup Talenteo has raised a six-figure investment in a strategic funding round led by Tunisia-based venture capital firm 216 Capital Ventures. The funding will support Talenteo’s expansion into Tunisia and broader Francophone African markets, as well as accelerate the development of its AI-powered human resources platform. Founded in 2022 by Tarik Metnani and Louai Djaffer, Talenteo offers a comprehensive […]

CI Capital Asset Management Launches Egypt’s First Sustainable Equity Fund: Misr Green ESG Fund

CI Capital Asset Management Launches Egypt’s First Sustainable Equity Fund: Misr Green ESG Fund

Cairo, Egypt: CI Capital Asset Management (CIAM), Egypt’s leading asset manager and a Forbes Top 40 asset manager in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, a subsidiary of CI Capital Holding (CICH.CA), is proud to announce the launch of the country’s first open-ended sustainable equity fund — the “Misr Green – Sustainability (ESG) Fund” […]

Egypt’s DisrupTech Ventures backs Nigerian agri-fintech startup Winich Farms

Egypt’s DisrupTech Ventures backs Nigerian agri-fintech startup Winich Farms

Lagos, Nigeria – DisrupTech Ventures, one of Egypt’s leading early-stage fintech funds, has announced its first pan-African investment in Nigerian startup Winich Farms, a fast-growing Agri-Tech that is transforming access to markets and credit for smallholder farmers across Nigeria. The investment forms part of Winich’s Pre-Series A round. Lagos-based Winich is addressing the most pressing challenges facing […]

Egypt’s Octane Secures $5.2mln to Expand Digital Fleet Expense Platform Across MENA

Egypt’s Octane Secures $5.2mln to Expand Digital Fleet Expense Platform Across MENA

The new capital will accelerate the expansion of Octane’s acceptance network, deepen its technology stack and support the company’s growth across Egypt and the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Cairo, Egypt: Octane, Egypt’s leading digital platform for fleet and on-road expense management, has raised US $5.2 million in a funding round led by Shorooq, Algebra Ventures and Elsewedy […]

Egypt’s MDP Enters New Growth Phase with Strategic Investment Led by Lorax Capital Partners

Egypt’s MDP Enters New Growth Phase with Strategic Investment Led by Lorax Capital Partners

Cairo, Egypt – MDP, a leading payments technology infrastructure group in the Middle East and Africa, is pleased to announce a new phase of growth following a strategic investment led by Lorax Capital Partners (“LCP”). The transaction marks the exit of long-time partner AfricInvest, whose support has been instrumental to the group’s expansion in recent years. […]

COREangels MEA launches $10mln investment fund to support Startups across the Middle East and Africa

COREangels MEA launches $10mln investment fund to support Startups across the Middle East and Africa

Following a rigorous nomination and selection process during the 5th Investment Committee in Cairo, selected startups will be awarded a ticket size of up to $150,000. Cairo – COREangels MEA launched its 5th Investment Committee, a three-day investment forum uniting global angel investors, regional partners, and local trailblazer founders from across the Middle East and Africa—from the Gulf to South Africa. This event […]

CIB Partners with Lantern Ventures to Empower Egyptian SMEs

CIB Partners with Lantern Ventures to Empower Egyptian SMEs

Cairo, Egypt — Commercial International Bank (CIB), Egypt’s leading private sector bank, has announced a strategic partnership with Lantern Ventures, a venture studio, to support the growth and sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Egypt. This partnership aims to unlock the full potential of SMEs by offering a combination of financial services and […]

TIEC Launches 47th Round of Start IT Incubation Program with Enhanced Support for Egypt’s Tech Startups

TIEC Launches 47th Round of Start IT Incubation Program with Enhanced Support for Egypt’s Tech Startups

Cairo, Egypt: The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC), an affiliate of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), has announced the launch of the 47th round of its Start IT incubation program. Applications are open until May 24, targeting early-stage startups with innovative ideas and ICT-based prototypes to help them transform their concepts into scalable and growth-ready startups. In line […]

Egyptian fintech ElGameya Secures 7-Figure Investment Led by AYADY for Investment and Development

Egyptian fintech ElGameya Secures 7-Figure Investment Led by AYADY for Investment and Development

Cairo, Egypt – ElGameya, Egypt’s leading fintech platform digitizing the traditional ROSCA savings model, today announced the successful closing of a new 7-figure USD investment round, aiming to accelerate the development of its technology platform. The round was led by AYADY for Investment and Development, with participation from prominent investors including Jedar Capital, Cubit Ventures, Ventures Notes, P-Maestro and a […]

Egypt’s used-car marketplace Sylndr Raises US$15.7mln Series A to Build Egypt’s Leading Mobility Platform

Egypt’s used-car marketplace Sylndr Raises US$15.7mln Series A to Build Egypt’s Leading Mobility Platform

Fresh equity fuels Sylndr’s drive to reimagine car ownership in markets where trust, liquidity, and infrastructure gaps have long constrained both consumers and dealers. Sylndr, Egypt’s leading used-car marketplace, today announced the closing of its $15.7 million Series A equity round, led by Development Partners International (DPI) Venture Capital via the Nclude Fund, with participation […]