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Foundation Ventures

Cairo, Egypt · Invests in MENA; Africa · Website

Pre-SeedSeedE-commerce & MarketplacesFintechReal Estate & ProptechEducationSupply Chain & LogisticsLogistics & Supply ChainFintech & PaymentsEdTechReal Estate & PropTech

Thesis

We back exceptional teams leveraging Egypt's currency-driven cost advantage and local market expertise to build industry-defining companies that scale across MENA and Africa. We provide patient capital, operational support, and regional network access to first-time founders and technical teams.

Likely not a fit for

We do not invest in companies without clear path to MENA-scale market opportunity, pure software with no operational defensibility, or teams without demonstrated ability to execute

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$25M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

8 contacts on file

MN

Mazen Nadim

General PartnerManaging Partner · Primary contact

+ Pitch
ZH

Ziyad Hamdy

PartnerPartner

+ Pitch
OB

Omar Barakat

PartnerPartner

+ Pitch
HE

Hisham Elhaddad

PartnerPartner

+ Pitch
OS

Onsi Sawiris

PartnerPartner

+ Pitch
FY

Fady Yacoub

PartnerPartner

+ Pitch
KF

Karim Fattal

PartnerPartner

+ Pitch
KK

Katherine Kamel

AssociateSenior Associate

+ Pitch

Portfolio

RabbitEcommerce Marketplaces

Rabbit is the leading MENA 20 minutes delivery company, providing a wide range of supermarket staples and favorite brands delivered quickly and efficiently.

NowPayFintech Payments

NowPay is a financial-wellness platform for employees in emerging markets, enabling the workforce to better manage their budgets and overcome cash flow problems by offering instant cash advances backed by the employee’s monthly salary.

AbwaabEdtech

Abwaab is an online learning platform that allows students to learn at their own pace through a series of short, concept-based lessons, providing expert tutoring and assessment tools.

SakneenProptech Real Estate

Sakneen provides software solutions specifically designed for real estate developers, enabling them to manage inventory, facilitate online payments, and enhance sales experiences through a digital platform.

MinlyEcommerce Marketplaces

Minly is a platform that connects fans with celebrities through interactive online events, personalized video messages, and official merchandise, while also contributing to charity.

KenzzEcommerce Marketplaces

Kenzz is an online marketplace offering a wide range of products including electronics, home appliances, fashion, and groceries, with a focus on discounts and promotions.

SwypexFintech Payments

Swypex is an all-in-one financial platform that empowers businesses with control, visibility, and efficiency in managing their finances, offering services like corporate cards, expense management, business banking, and invoice management.

TrellaLogistics Supply Chain

Trella is a trucking platform that connects shippers and carriers, aiming to streamline logistics and enhance efficiency in the transportation industry.

AydiAgetech Longevity

Aydi is a platform designed to enhance agricultural practices through advanced technology, providing growers with the tools needed for smarter decision-making and improved efficiency in farming.

FlextockLogistics Supply Chain

Flextock is a tech-enabled fulfillment company operating in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, offering a comprehensive range of dependable and scalable warehousing and delivery services to ecommerce businesses.

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Research briefRead more
Foundation Ventures Research Investment Thesis Foundation Ventures is a Cairo-based seed-to-growth investor leveraging Egypt's unique competitive advantages as a testbed for scaling technology companies across the Middle East and Africa. The firm believes that Egypt's favorable cost structure driven by currency dynamics, combined with access to the country's largest enterprise networks and talent

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