Acasia Group
Cairo Angels is an angel investment network established in 2012 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. The organization focuses on investing in early-stage startups primarily located in Egypt and the broader MENA region, with particular interest in sectors such as technology, logistics, renewable energy, and agri-business. Cairo Angels organizes regular investment meetings where members can review pre-selected startups that align with their investment criteria. While each angel investor makes independent decisions regarding their investments, the network facilitates due diligence, negotiates terms, and assists in closing deals for interested opportunities. Investments typically range from 250,000 to 2 million Egyptian Pounds per company, with members investing their personal funds in exchange for minority equity stakes. Additionally, Cairo Angels offers portfolio management services to its investors after the investment process is complete. Members can participate in meetings either virtually or in person in Cairo or London.
Top Stages
Past deals in Egypt
Tagaddod
Venture Round in 2024
Tagaddod is an Egyptian renewable energy and waste-management company founded in 2013 and based in the Giza region. The company specializes in converting waste vegetable oil into biodiesel and other green fuels, contributing to sustainable energy and reduced environmental pollution. By producing biodiesel, Tagaddod provides a renewable fuel alternative compatible with conventional diesel engines, supporting cleaner transportation and waste valorization.
EFG EV FinTech
Venture Round in 2024
EFG EV FinTech is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage financial technology startups. It combines the financial expertise of EFG Hermes with Egypt Ventures' entrepreneurial know-how to support Fintech innovation. The firm invests in promising startups, providing funding, mentorship, training, and office space to foster growth domestically and internationally.
The Fashion Kingdom
Seed Round in 2022
The Fashion Kingdom is an online fashion retailer offering a wide range of clothing, health, and beauty products. Their catalog includes shirts, jeans, jackets, accessories, liquid lipstick, fragrances, and more, catering to diverse age groups and genders in Egypt.
Orcas
Seed Round in 2022
Orcas Solutions Limited operates an online marketplace that connects parents and students with experienced and reliable private tutors and babysitters in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. Founded in 2014 and based in Cairo, the company provides a hybrid tutoring platform that offers live tutoring sessions along with personalized learning plans and courses. This approach enables students to receive tailored educational experiences, enhancing their learning and making education more enjoyable. Through its services, Orcas Solutions aims to empower students and support families in finding quality educational and childcare resources.
FilKhedma
Seed Round in 2021
FilKhedma is the largest home services marketplace in Egypt, specializing in connecting users with reliable service providers for a range of home maintenance and cleaning services. The platform allows users to book quality guaranteed services online, ensuring punctual appointments and transparent pricing. Service providers undergo a thorough onboarding process to ensure they meet the company's standards before receiving orders through a mobile application. FilKhedma caters to both residential and corporate clients, offering skilled technicians for various tasks, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, air conditioning, and more. The company operates in three major cities in Egypt, emphasizing convenience and quality in the home services sector.
Kashat
Convertible Note in 2021
Kashat is an Egypt-based mobile financial services company that provides instant microloans through a digital app. It targets unbanked and underbanked individuals by underwriting loans using alternative data to create a credit history, enabling customers to build a financial identity. The service offers small, short-term credit with flexible repayment options and disburses funds via mobile wallets and digital payments. The entire process is digital and paperless, streamlining application and approval through the mobile app. Kashat operates under the regulatory oversight of Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority.
Fatura
Seed Round in 2021
Fatura is a technology platform established in 2019 that aims to transform the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry in Egypt and Africa. It serves as a digital solution connecting FMCG manufacturers and wholesalers directly with retailers, streamlining the traditional trade cycle. By digitizing the ordering process, Fatura addresses significant challenges faced by retailers, such as supply-side inefficiencies and access to market intelligence. The platform enables retailers to make on-credit purchases, thereby improving their working capital. Additionally, Fatura employs advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence to assess the creditworthiness of retailers within its network, enhancing financial decision-making for both retailers and wholesalers. With notable traction in Cairo and Giza, Fatura is positioned to become a leading player in the FMCG technology landscape across the region.
Kashat
Angel Round in 2021
Kashat is an Egypt-based mobile financial services company that provides instant microloans through a digital app. It targets unbanked and underbanked individuals by underwriting loans using alternative data to create a credit history, enabling customers to build a financial identity. The service offers small, short-term credit with flexible repayment options and disburses funds via mobile wallets and digital payments. The entire process is digital and paperless, streamlining application and approval through the mobile app. Kashat operates under the regulatory oversight of Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority.
Tayary
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Tayary is an online food ordering and delivery platform that began its operations in January 2017 in Alexandria, Egypt. The company focuses on enhancing the food ordering experience by allowing users to discover local restaurants, browse their menus, and place orders conveniently. Tayary operates at the crossroads of the growing online food ordering and logistics industries in the region. Since its inception, the platform has demonstrated significant growth, achieving a fourfold increase in business by the end of its first year and maintaining a consistent month-over-month growth rate of 14%.
Fatura
Seed Round in 2020
Fatura is a technology platform established in 2019 that aims to transform the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry in Egypt and Africa. It serves as a digital solution connecting FMCG manufacturers and wholesalers directly with retailers, streamlining the traditional trade cycle. By digitizing the ordering process, Fatura addresses significant challenges faced by retailers, such as supply-side inefficiencies and access to market intelligence. The platform enables retailers to make on-credit purchases, thereby improving their working capital. Additionally, Fatura employs advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence to assess the creditworthiness of retailers within its network, enhancing financial decision-making for both retailers and wholesalers. With notable traction in Cairo and Giza, Fatura is positioned to become a leading player in the FMCG technology landscape across the region.
Cryptyd Games
Seed Round in 2019
Cryptyd Games is a game development company based in Alexandria, Egypt, founded in 2015. The company specializes in creating computer and online games, including titles such as Baloot Quest, The Fairy Games, Wrecking Ball, Havoc Edge, Mindless, and Ginger Rangers. Cryptyd Games is driven by a team of technology enthusiasts who are dedicated to crafting mobile games that immerse players in engaging and interactive experiences. Their approach emphasizes the importance of passion in game design, aiming to deliver experiences that resonate deeply with players and allow them to feel a sense of control and connection within the gaming world.
Simplex
Angel Round in 2019
Simplex is a Cairo-based company that specializes in the manufacture of computer numerical control (CNC) machines. Founded in 2013, it focuses on providing industrial solutions to regional manufacturers across various sectors in Egypt. Simplex develops a range of CNC router machines, including SimPro, SIM-Multi, SIM-Stone, SIM-Kit, and SIM-Classic, combining high-quality components with customized pre- and post-sales services to meet the specific needs of its clients.
Taskty.com
Angel Round in 2018
Taskty.com is an online marketplace based in Egypt that connects users with individuals and service agencies to fulfill various short-term tasks for both home and business. Founded in 2012, the platform offers a diverse range of services, including translation, copywriting, graphic design, event photography, house maintenance, and private nursing. Additionally, Taskty provides access to a variety of household services, such as housekeeping, pest control, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work, allowing customers to select providers based on their specific needs and budget.
Buseet
Seed Round in 2018
Buseet Corporation is a shared mobility startup based in Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in developing an online platform for booking bus rides. Founded in 2016, the platform allows users to easily select their pickup and drop-off points, pay with a credit card, and access information about their driver and bus. Buseet focuses on improving the daily commute for families by offering a one-step booking service that utilizes saved locations and provides options for nearby stations. The platform also features fixed routes and times for air-conditioned buses, along with personalized customer support, enabling users to efficiently plan their daily transportation needs.
AlMaqarr Coworking Space
Angel Round in 2018
AlMaqarr Coworking Space, LLC operates coworking spaces in Egypt, specifically located in Heliopolis, Cairo, and El Gouna. Founded in 2012, it offers a variety of services tailored for entrepreneurs and professionals, including private offices, shared workspaces, meeting rooms, and venues for events and workshops. The facilities are equipped with essential amenities such as high-speed internet, complimentary beverages, printers, lockers, and comfortable areas for relaxation and collaboration. AlMaqarr aims to create an inclusive environment that fosters creativity and connection, allowing individuals to develop their ideas and projects while interacting with a diverse community. The space is designed to be a transformative hub for personal and professional growth, encouraging users to explore new perspectives and enhance their skills.
Orcas
Convertible Note in 2017
Orcas Solutions Limited operates an online marketplace that connects parents and students with experienced and reliable private tutors and babysitters in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. Founded in 2014 and based in Cairo, the company provides a hybrid tutoring platform that offers live tutoring sessions along with personalized learning plans and courses. This approach enables students to receive tailored educational experiences, enhancing their learning and making education more enjoyable. Through its services, Orcas Solutions aims to empower students and support families in finding quality educational and childcare resources.
HireHunt
Angel Round in 2016
HireHunt is an interactive recruitment platform based in Cairo, Egypt, that connects job seekers with employers by matching applicants to opportunities. The platform provides tools to streamline hiring, including AI-powered matching, applicant tracking, automation, chatbots, a careers site, and interactive applications. It also offers employment headhunting services that enable job seekers to present their talents, explore career options, and apply for roles.
Cryptyd Games
Seed Round in 2015
Cryptyd Games is a game development company based in Alexandria, Egypt, founded in 2015. The company specializes in creating computer and online games, including titles such as Baloot Quest, The Fairy Games, Wrecking Ball, Havoc Edge, Mindless, and Ginger Rangers. Cryptyd Games is driven by a team of technology enthusiasts who are dedicated to crafting mobile games that immerse players in engaging and interactive experiences. Their approach emphasizes the importance of passion in game design, aiming to deliver experiences that resonate deeply with players and allow them to feel a sense of control and connection within the gaming world.
Taskty.com
Seed Round in 2015
Taskty.com is an online marketplace based in Egypt that connects users with individuals and service agencies to fulfill various short-term tasks for both home and business. Founded in 2012, the platform offers a diverse range of services, including translation, copywriting, graphic design, event photography, house maintenance, and private nursing. Additionally, Taskty provides access to a variety of household services, such as housekeeping, pest control, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work, allowing customers to select providers based on their specific needs and budget.
ElWafeyat
Seed Round in 2014
ElWafeyat is an online platform based in Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in creating, sharing, and reading obituaries and memorial pages for deceased individuals. The platform allows users to engage by commenting, sharing memories, and sending condolences, fostering a sense of community during times of loss. In addition to its online services, ElWafeyat also provides offline funeral services, catering to the needs of families in their time of grief.
Instabug
Seed Round in 2013
Instabug, Inc. is a mobile observability platform that assists developers in enhancing the quality and performance of their applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Giza, Egypt, Instabug offers advanced tools for crash and bug reporting, application performance monitoring, and user feedback collection. The platform supports over 4 billion devices worldwide and provides real-time contextual insights throughout the application lifecycle, enabling mobile teams to identify and resolve issues effectively. By delivering these capabilities, Instabug empowers developers and enterprises to optimize app performance and improve user experiences, ultimately contributing to sustained mobile growth.
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