500 Falcons

500 Falcons is the MENA-focused fund that is a part of the global 500 Startups network. 500 Startups is the most active global early-stage VC fund and startup accelerator focusing on discovering and backing the most talented founders worldwide.

Sharif El-Badawi

Partner

8 past transactions

Tamawal

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Tamawal is a fintech platform that serves as a digital financing broker, connecting individuals and businesses seeking financial assistance with banks and financial institutions. It offers a loan comparison service that allows users to obtain quotes for various types of financing, including automobile loans, real estate loans, and personal loans. The platform also provides tools for tracking loan reimbursement and payments, facilitating a smoother experience for loan seekers in their search for suitable financing options. By aggregating financial offers, Tamawal aims to simplify the process of finding and securing loans.

YallaParking

Pre Seed Round in 2019
The UAE's first and largest online marketplace for private parking spaces.

TechieMatter

Pre Seed Round in 2019
TechieMatter Inc. develops a recruitment platform that delivers tech talents to employers through its proprietary vetting system. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Cairo, Egypt.

Moodfit

Seed Round in 2019
Moodfit operates an online interior design platform based in Beirut, Lebanon, and was founded in 2016. It is recognized as the first online interior design service in the MENA region, providing a seamless experience for home furnishing and decoration. The platform connects users with professional interior designers, offering budget-friendly, turnkey solutions that cater to individual styles and budgets. Moodfit prepares customized furniture lists with pricing, allowing customers to purchase and have items delivered directly to their homes. This innovative approach simplifies the interior design process, enabling users to efficiently furnish and decorate their spaces.

Jamalon

Series B in 2019
Jamalon, Inc. is the largest online bookstore in the Middle East, established in 2010 and headquartered in Amman, Jordan. The company specializes in providing a vast selection of over 9.3 million titles in both Arabic and English, sourced from approximately 30,000 publishers. Jamalon offers home delivery services and customizable payment methods tailored to the needs of customers in the region, making it a prominent player in the online retail market for books.

Aquaponica

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Provider of agricultural technology services intended to provide aquaponics methods. The company's platform has developed a system that combines what is found in hydroponics and intensive fish farming in a closed system, enabling farmers to get access to the technology starting from installation to selling the produce.

AlgoPay

Pre Seed Round in 2019
AlgoPay, Inc. is a financial technology company focused on providing payment solutions for the unbanked population, particularly in the Middle East. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the company offers a digital wallet that allows users to securely store and manage their funds online. AlgoPay's platform functions as both an e-wallet and an ATM, enabling users to withdraw cash at various vendor locations. Additionally, AlgoPay has developed a virtual card that facilitates quick and easy money transfers, allowing users to shop globally and transact securely. The company's services aim to bridge the gap between businesses and consumers in cash-based economies, enhancing financial inclusion for those without traditional banking access.

Syarah

Seed Round in 2016
Syarah Ltd. owns and operates an online cars marketplace. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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