Proud to share that our portfolio company Flextock has closed a $12.6mn Series A round led by TLcom Capital LLP Founded by Mohamed Mossaad and Enas Siam, Flextock is built by a team that deeply understands merchants’ challenges and is helping them grow -- from running local operations to expanding across the region -- through an integrated platform covering fulfillment, delivery, cross-border operations, sales channels, and financing Huge congratulations to the entire Flextock team on this milestone. Looking forward to what's to come! Conjunction Capital | Capria Ventures | Access Bridge Ventures | BY Venture Partners | JIMCO (Jameel Investment Management Co.) | Alter Global | MSA Capital https://lnkd.in/grU2imMY
Foundation Ventures
مبادئ رأس المال الاستثماري والأسهم الخاصة
Maadi، Cairo ٤٬٨١٣ متابع
We back the people building industry-defining companies.
نبذة عنا
We are an early-growth stage venture capital fund that backs daring founders building industry-defining companies. We unlock massive growth for our portfolio companies by giving them access to the largest network of distribution channels across the region.
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http://www.foundationventures.com
رابط خارجي لـ Foundation Ventures
- المجال المهني
- مبادئ رأس المال الاستثماري والأسهم الخاصة
- حجم الشركة
- ٢ - ١٠ موظفين
- المقر الرئيسي
- Maadi, Cairo
- النوع
- شركة يملكها عدد قليل من الأشخاص
- تم التأسيس
- 2019
المواقع الجغرافية
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رئيسي
احصل على اتجاهات السير
Building 10, Road 212
Maadi، Cairo، EG
موظفين في Foundation Ventures
التحديثات
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A meaningful step forward for Egypt’s tech ecosystem. As our Managing Partner Mazen Nadim notes, formal recognition of startups, credit backing for venture debt, and procurement access are critical signals for institutional capital—and for accelerating founder ambition at scale. Read more in today's edition of EnterpriseAM.
Egypt has unveiled a roadmap to institutionalize risk reduction and accelerate growth across its tech ecosystem. The Egypt Startup Charter targets USD 5 bn in fresh venture capital by 2031, aiming to support 5K startups and cultivate five unicorns over the next five years. Key measures include a USD 1 bn unified financing initiative, a simplified tax regime for early-stage firms (0.4–1.5%), and a mandate for startups to account for 40% of government procurement. Foundation Ventures Managing Partner Mazen Nadim highlights that the charter signals a move away from ad-hoc government fixes toward a systematic institutionalization of risk reduction. He notes that new credit backing for venture debt serves as a critical signal for institutional allocators, materially improving the risk profile at the individual transaction level. By formally recognizing startups as a distinct category, the charter ends regulatory ambiguity—a shift Nadim believes will boost investor confidence and enable faster, conviction-driven investments. According to Nadim, the strategy positions Egypt to compete with regional rivals by leveraging its domestic market and talent pool rather than relying on cash subsidies. Success over the next five years will be measured by the efficiency of capital circulation: enabling founders to launch fast, exit realistically, and redeploy capital into the next generation of Egyptian ventures. Tap the link to read more. https://lnkd.in/dS5BuRUh
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Apply to work with us!
We're looking for an analyst to join our team at Foundation Ventures. If you are an analytically sharp and relentlessly curious self-starter with a demonstrated interest in investing and startups in Egypt / the greater African continent, apply to work with us. Highly motivated fresh grads, early career analysts in finance, and operators with startup experience are particularly encouraged to apply! Send your CV along with what you think are the most important qualities in a founder--and why--to careers@foundationventures.com. We'll be reviewing applications through the 22nd of January and reaching out to candidates for interviews on a rolling basis. This role is full-time and based in Cairo.
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أعاد Foundation Ventures نشر هذا
We’ve raised a USD 7.5M Seed Round to launch ORTH, the world’s first AI Agronomist, and bring agriculture into the AI era. Farmers everywhere are facing rising costs, climate risks, and limited access to expert agronomists, while the world depends on them to increase food production by 70% by 2050. This milestone allows us to deliver on our mission to ensure growers’ success and prosperity. We are grateful for the trust of our investors: COTU Ventures, Nuwa Capital, Daltex Corporation, Magrabi Agriculture, and Foundation Ventures, in backing our vision. Their support, combined with the relentless commitment of the Aydi team, gives us the foundation to scale ORTH globally. www.aydi.com - www.askorth.com
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The real edge isn’t just in capital, it’s in who you connect with. Deals come and go, but visionary partnerships, bold ideas, and strategic knowledge create real, lasting value. That’s what Capital Connect is built on: Network, Learn, Invest. Capital Connect by Alex Angels, an EIW event, brings together the voices driving venture growth across the MENA region. Meet the next wave of game-changing speakers: ▪ Motaz Abuonq: Founder & CEO, Value Makers Studio (VMS) ▪ Can Atacik: Founder, Alethina Impact ▪ Mazen Nadim: Managing Partner, Foundation Ventures ▪ Mohamed Morsy: Country Head - Egypt & Yemen, Finance in Motion ▪ Basmat Al-Sabbah Fareed: Investor, Sawari Ventures This is where investors don’t just chase returns; they build the future. From real conversations to real opportunities, this is your chance to be part of the region’s next big investment chapter. Don’t miss out, secure your spot now through the link in the first comment. #EIW2025 #CapitalConnect #NetworkLearnInvest #Investment #Startups #MENA #Investors #AngleInvestment
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أعاد Foundation Ventures نشر هذا
Swypex just launched Egypt’s first Approval-Based Limits Card, transforming how local businesses manage spending. Built under its new Premium tier, the smart corporate card offers real-time control and approval-based limits, giving finance teams unmatched visibility and accountability. Led by Ahmad Mokhtar, Tarek Mokhtar, and Sasan Hezarkhani, Swypex is reshaping business finance in Egypt by replacing outdated cash systems with modern, secure, automated tools. Backed by Accel, Foundation Ventures, and The Raba Partnership, the company is building the future of corporate spending infrastructure. More at: https://lnkd.in/eGqxyRcV #Fintech #EgyptStartups #SMEs
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أعاد Foundation Ventures نشر هذا
مصر بتاخد خطوة تحفة لتسهيل التمويل للشركات الناشئة والصغيرة والمتوسطة. الجهاز التنفيذي للمشروعات الصغيرة والمتوسطة (MSMEDA) بالتعاون مع مجموعة من الـVCs وبدعم من البنك الدولي، بيطلقوا أول منصة موحدة لتقارير الشركات الناشئة في مصر. المنصة دي معمولة بالشراكة مع منصة Visible.vc المتخصصة في تقارير الـstartups، وهتكون خطوة ضخمة ناحية الشفافية وجذب الاستثمار. ايه اللي هيتغير؟ تقارير موحدة بمعايير ثابتة لكل القطاعات محسوبة بنفس الطريقة، تخلّي المقارنات وقرارات الاستثمار أسهل وأسرع. كل التقارير هتتجمع في Hub مركزي يسهّل للمستثمرين يلاقوا بيانات واضحة وشفافة. المنصة المفروض تطلع للنور قبل نهاية الشهر، والتقرير الأول خلال سنة. نجاح كبير لكل الصناديق واداراتها المالية اللى شاركت فى ده. Dalia ElMohamady Sawari Ventures Algebra Ventures, Foundation Ventures , Shorooq, Endure Capital, Camel Ventures, Climate Resilient Africa Fund, Den VC , DisrupTech Ventures, LoftyInc Capital رأيكم ايه فى الخطوة دى؟ وتفتكروا ايه الخطوات التانية اللى محتاجنها لجذب الاستثمار؟ الصورة من تغطية The Enterprise Company للخبر. دايما Enterprise بتجمع أحسن تغطية وتحليل مع أحلى صورة 😄 Nadine Fahmy Aya Elgohary
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أعاد Foundation Ventures نشر هذا
For the past year, we have been working on an exciting project. Now, VCs in Egypt will be using Visible.vc to standardize company data across the entire market. This isn't just about streamlining data collection - it’s about creating transparency, increasing investment in the market, and growing the ecosystem. And this marks the first time any market globally has unified reporting at this scale. We are deeply grateful for the excellent collaboration of our partner VCs, the whole team at Visible, MSMEDA, and The World Bank. Onwards and upwards! Algebra Ventures Shorooq Camel Ventures Den VC CRAF LoftyInc Capital Sawari Ventures Endure Capital DisrupTech Ventures Mike Preuss Hany Emad Douaa Yassin Laila Abdelkader Aun Rahman
Most VCs collect startup data their own way. Different metrics. Different formats. Different timelines. Now, a group of Egypt’s biggest VCs, with support from MSMEDA and The World Bank, is trying something new: one shared system, one shared language. Using Visible.vc, they’re building a unified reporting structure across the market. Not just to save time, but to sharpen the view of what’s working, what’s not, and where the ecosystem is headed. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/d9aKGXdN Foundation Ventures Algebra Ventures Sawari Ventures Shorooq Endure Capital The World Bank
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For the past year, we have been working on an exciting project. Now, VCs in Egypt will be using Visible.vc to standardize company data across the entire market. This isn't just about streamlining data collection - it’s about creating transparency, increasing investment in the market, and growing the ecosystem. And this marks the first time any market globally has unified reporting at this scale. We are deeply grateful for the excellent collaboration of our partner VCs, the whole team at Visible, MSMEDA, and The World Bank. Onwards and upwards! Algebra Ventures Shorooq Camel Ventures Den VC CRAF LoftyInc Capital Sawari Ventures Endure Capital DisrupTech Ventures Mike Preuss Hany Emad Douaa Yassin Laila Abdelkader Aun Rahman
Most VCs collect startup data their own way. Different metrics. Different formats. Different timelines. Now, a group of Egypt’s biggest VCs, with support from MSMEDA and The World Bank, is trying something new: one shared system, one shared language. Using Visible.vc, they’re building a unified reporting structure across the market. Not just to save time, but to sharpen the view of what’s working, what’s not, and where the ecosystem is headed. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/d9aKGXdN Foundation Ventures Algebra Ventures Sawari Ventures Shorooq Endure Capital The World Bank
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