500 Labs

500 Global, formerly known as 500 Startups, is a venture capital firm and incubator based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2010. The firm specializes in seed investments, primarily focusing on early-stage technology and financial services startups across various sectors, including biotech, e-commerce, fintech, and digital healthcare. 500 Global operates a four-month accelerator program, where it typically invests between $0.05 million and $1 million for a 5 to 10 percent equity stake in companies with at least $100,000 in monthly revenue. The firm targets a global market, with particular emphasis on regions such as the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Since its inception, it has invested in over 2,200 startups and supports the growth of innovation ecosystems through educational programs and partnerships. 500 Global also prioritizes investments in companies led by minority founders, reflecting its commitment to diverse entrepreneurial leadership.

Amjad Ahmad

General Partner

Chandini Ammineni

Partner

André Marcel Bally

Investor Relations Associate

Timothy Chae

Managing Partner

Amal Enan

Partner

Max Fram-Schwartz

Venture Partner

Christine Herron

Advisor

Twwo Pun Jaruthassanakul

Investment Associate

Yolanda Kim

Principal

Matt Lerner

Partner

Jon Li

Director, Investor Relations

Jasmine Liew

Investment Manager

Robert Neivert

Venture Partner

Khailee Ng

Managing Partner

Krating Poonpol Ph.D

Partner

Ruangroj Poonpol

Venture Partner

Natavudh Pungcharoenpong

Partner

Mameaw Sapprasert

Partner

Reena Sharma

Investor Relations Associate

Mike Sigal

Partner, FinTech

Sanjay Singhal

Partner, Canada

Tanya Soman

Venture Partner

Paulina Szyrmer

Head of Global Education

Pat Naranpat Thitipattakul

Investor

Christine Tsai

Co-Founder, Partner & Chief Executive Officer

Tony Wang

Managing Partner

Bedy Yang

Managing Partner

Paul Yoo

Chief Financial Officer

Past deals in Egypt

Gameball

Seed Round in 2023
Gameball is a developer of a marketing and customer relationship management platform focused on enhancing customer retention and engagement. The platform utilizes gamification to provide customizable loyalty and rewards programs, along with behavior-based notifications and referral management systems. By tailoring experiences to align with customer actions and interests, Gameball aims to help businesses retain and expand their customer base. Its tools are designed to evoke strong emotional responses, guiding customers through their journey and maintaining engagement at every stage.

El-Dokan

Pre Seed Round in 2022
El-Dokan is an enterprise e-commerce software designed for large and growing retail stores in MENA.

EFreshli

Seed Round in 2022
EFreshli is an online interior design firm.

Raseedi

Seed Round in 2021
Raseedi LLC is a Cairo-based telecommunications application software company established in 2018. It offers a platform that enables users to monitor and manage their telecom consumption effectively. The software provides features such as automatic call diversion to the most cost-effective SIM card for dual SIM users, which can lead to savings of 20% to 30% on monthly telecom expenses. Additionally, Raseedi's application includes a consumption meter to track outgoing call usage, insights into various telecom offers, and a monthly tariff advisor to guide users in selecting the most suitable plans. In its first year, Raseedi successfully assisted over 200,000 users in optimizing their telecom spending.

Bringy

Seed Round in 2021
bringy is a mobile app that enables customers to buy insurance services instantly, in a simple, digital end-to-end manner, with only a few clicks. bringy as a platform aspires to provide financial services and potentially digital banking services in an easy, fast and secure manner.
Elmetr aspires to become the biggest lead-generation hub for all lawyers in Egypt, and the Middle-East. Its positive impact on the legal community shall be foreseen in better transparency of legal case handling, positive client reviews, more specialization and sub specialization, clear lawyer profiles, better reach for law offices and higher quality service.

Odiggo

Seed Round in 2021
Odiggo is an eCommerce platform that connects customers with established car parts & services suppliers all around Egypt. We're here to make car parts & services as simple as buying a t-shirt online, with a few clicks we can help people find their car parts and get them delivered to their service centers or their homes.

MammyApp

Venture Round in 2021
FilSekka is a solution that makes new mothers’ worlds easier by educating them about their pregnancy and motherhood journeys and providing them with all medical and non-medical services and products that they would need to look after themselves as well as their babies.
Elmetr aspires to become the biggest lead-generation hub for all lawyers in Egypt, and the Middle-East. Its positive impact on the legal community shall be foreseen in better transparency of legal case handling, positive client reviews, more specialization and sub specialization, clear lawyer profiles, better reach for law offices and higher quality service.

La Reina

Seed Round in 2020
La Reina provides an online fashion rental platform, which allows women to rent their evening and bridal gowns to each other. It provides an online marketplace for designer wedding dresses, evening dresses, and accessories rental. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Cairo, Egypt.

Taskty

Seed Round in 2020
Taskty is an online marketplace for simple services where you can find individuals and services agencies to finish daily, short term tasks for home and business. The company services will range from translation, copywriting, graphic design to event photographing, house maintenance, and private nursing. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Egypt.

Chefaa

Series A in 2020
Chefaa is a medicine delivery platform based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2017. The company offers a smart medicine system application that enables users to order medications from pharmacies online. In addition to facilitating online orders, Chefaa allows patients to set reminders for their medications, helping them manage their pharmacy needs effectively. Through its innovative approach, Chefaa aims to enhance the accessibility and convenience of obtaining necessary medications for users.

Spare Payments

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of a financial platform designed to help schools implement cashless payments. The company offers a wearable device paired with financial software on smartphones that allow kids to make purchases at school through electronic payments, enabling parents to leverage modern technology to create a safer life for their children.

Brimore

Seed Round in 2020
Brimore Holding B.V. owns and operates an online retail and distribution platform. The company offers fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). It offers detergents, perfumes, skin, canned food, upholstery, skin care, lips, spices, mixes, and beans, men wear, personal care, hair care, eyes, women wear, baby and kids wear, appliances, make up, textiles, home care, food and beverage, and wellness products. The company connects and serves manufacturers and customers. Brimore Holding B.V. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

Circle

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Circle is a mobile app that enables property managers to better engage with their tenants, handle their requests, and reduce operational costs.

Source Beauty

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Source Beauty LLC is an e-commerce marketplace based in Cairo, Egypt, specializing in a wide range of beauty products. Founded in 2016, the platform features skincare, makeup, fragrances, hair care, and bath and body products, as well as detox items and health supplements. It serves as a hub for Egyptian consumers seeking informed choices in beauty, having initially started as a blog that highlighted trending products. In addition to selling products from both Egyptian and international brands, Source Beauty also offers beauty subscription boxes and fashion blogging services. The company's mission is to simplify the beauty shopping experience and empower consumers to make informed decisions about their beauty and wellness.

Pravica

Seed Round in 2020
Pravica, Inc. is a blockchain-based email service provider based in Cairo, Egypt. Founded in 2019, the company offers a decentralized email platform that prioritizes user privacy and security by encrypting all forms of communication, including emails, chats, voice calls, and video conferences. Utilizing blockchain technology, Pravica ensures that users have control over their data, preventing unauthorized access and protecting personal information from third-party exploitation. Additionally, the platform facilitates the sending and receiving of cryptocurrency payments, enhancing its functionality for corporate clients, individuals, and freelancers alike. Pravica was previously known as Dmails, LLC before rebranding in March 2020.

Wuilt

Seed Round in 2020
Wuilt LLC is an online platform based in Miami Beach, Florida, that specializes in website design. Founded in 2016, it enables users to create websites that are responsive across all devices. The platform offers a variety of features, including pre-designed section blocks, tools for multilingual website creation, and the ability to integrate custom domains. Users can also access pre-assembled images tailored for their websites, analytics and marketing tools, customizable color palettes, and diverse font combinations. Notably, Wuilt includes a functional Arabic interface, allowing users to build Arabic websites quickly and efficiently, often in under five minutes.

Gameball

Seed Round in 2020
Gameball is a developer of a marketing and customer relationship management platform focused on enhancing customer retention and engagement. The platform utilizes gamification to provide customizable loyalty and rewards programs, along with behavior-based notifications and referral management systems. By tailoring experiences to align with customer actions and interests, Gameball aims to help businesses retain and expand their customer base. Its tools are designed to evoke strong emotional responses, guiding customers through their journey and maintaining engagement at every stage.

ElCoach

Seed Round in 2020
ElCoach is the fitness app for the Middle East. Any app can get you to sign up and play for a day—ElCoach builds better bodies for life. Your current stats, fitness level, and personal goals are used to craft hyper-customized diet and workout programs. Whether you're at home, in the gym, or on the go, your trainer is always in your pocket. And it'll guide you to your ideal shape every step of the way.

Argineering

Seed Round in 2020
Argineering is a Giza-based company established in 2016 that specializes in transforming static displays into interactive experiences. Its flagship product, RGKit, is a design tool that enables user interaction in various cultural venues, such as museums, showrooms, and events. The RGKit system includes various modules and accessories, such as rotators and light displays, which enhance the movement and engagement of the exhibits. Additionally, Argineering has developed the RGKit app, allowing users to control these modules and accessories effectively. The company has garnered recognition for its innovative approach, having received awards in national competitions, and its technology has been utilized by notable brands and institutions worldwide.

Convertedin

Seed Round in 2020
Convertedin is an ad automation platform for eCommerce businesses using AI. They help retailers unleash their full marketing potential with intelligent algorithms. Equip yourself to create crazy ad campaigns with 5X better ROI.

Awfar

Seed Round in 2020
Awfar Market is the first online platform for supermarket and Grocery Stores in MENA Region, providing users with the ability to choose their favorite supermarket chain and shop for groceries, also comparing and viewing products nutrition information and picking appropriate delivery time & method of payment. Awfar Market provided the delivery service in the most safe and hygienic way through Through our Cloud Sourcing Delivery Application, Delivery Rep ( with their cars ) using our Application to pickup order and deliver to customer GPS Location, which is equipped with the required tools to keep your groceries safe, cool and fresh. - Vision Our Vision to be a leader in the e-commerce Sector In Middle east Through building a new shopping experience matching with culture of Middle East customers and satisfy their needs. - Mission: We are on a mission to virtualize the businesses around the Arab world

Garment IO

Seed Round in 2020
Garment IO is a company based in Giza, Egypt, founded in 2016, that specializes in providing a cloud-based management solution for the garment industry. Its offering includes an electronic device that integrates software and hardware to enhance the productivity of garment factories. The platform allows factory managers and owners to monitor production processes, track individual worker performance, and calculate production costs in real-time, all through accessible online dashboards. By offering detailed transaction feeds and quality level analysis, Garment IO aims to enable factory supervisors to optimize operations and reduce costs effectively.

Homzmart

Seed Round in 2020
Homzmart Ltd. is an e-commerce platform based in Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in selling home furniture and décor, as well as lighting and home supplies. Founded in 2019, the company connects homeowners with home professionals, allowing them to browse a wide range of designs, furniture options, and accessories. Users can access reviews, seek advice, and read articles related to home improvement, fostering a community that supports informed purchasing decisions.

VOO

Seed Round in 2020
VOO is Delivery aggregator for E-commerce, through Network of courier partners, towards higher successful delivery rates and bigger e-commerce profits

paynas

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Paynas is a Cairo-based company established in 2018 that provides a cloud-based human resource management and payroll platform tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The platform offers a seamless payroll solution through real bank accounts and Visa cards, along with features for employee and payroll management, recruitment, task management, and attendance tracking. In addition to payroll services, paynas includes a benefits marketplace that offers affordable medical insurance and other employee benefits, promoting financial inclusion for employees and supporting the growth of SMEs. By integrating these services, paynas aims to deliver comprehensive HR solutions that meet the diverse needs of businesses and their workforce.

In Your Shoe

Seed Round in 2019
In Your Shoe is a local statement socks brand That focuses on making a thread for everyone, insisting on having a good quality product. The company's brand is all about creating diverse statements and playful socks designs that cater to all different tastes and that are of high quality. The company was founded in 2018.

DentaCarts

Seed Round in 2019
DentaCarts is an online dental marketplace established in 2017 and based in Nasr City, Egypt, that connects dentists with vendors across Egypt and the Middle East. It addresses significant challenges faced by dental clinics, such as the prevalence of counterfeit products, limited market access, and inflated prices. DentaCarts offers a diverse range of dental products, including restorative, endodontics, prosthetics, periodontal, surgical, implant, orthodontic supplies, consumables, instruments, and equipment. By providing a platform that links dental practices to authorized dealers and manufacturers, DentaCarts ensures that clinics can purchase genuine products at fair prices, thereby enhancing their operational efficiency and patient safety. The company's team brings extensive experience in business development, IT solutions, and the dental supplies sector, positioning DentaCarts as a vital resource for dental professionals seeking to improve their purchasing experience and grow their practices.

Dmails

Seed Round in 2019
Dmail provides a decentralized email service that enables users to bar anyone from gaining access to their data. It began operation in 2019.

Homzmart

Seed Round in 2019
Homzmart Ltd. is an e-commerce platform based in Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in selling home furniture and décor, as well as lighting and home supplies. Founded in 2019, the company connects homeowners with home professionals, allowing them to browse a wide range of designs, furniture options, and accessories. Users can access reviews, seek advice, and read articles related to home improvement, fostering a community that supports informed purchasing decisions.

Raseedi

Seed Round in 2019
Raseedi LLC is a Cairo-based telecommunications application software company established in 2018. It offers a platform that enables users to monitor and manage their telecom consumption effectively. The software provides features such as automatic call diversion to the most cost-effective SIM card for dual SIM users, which can lead to savings of 20% to 30% on monthly telecom expenses. Additionally, Raseedi's application includes a consumption meter to track outgoing call usage, insights into various telecom offers, and a monthly tariff advisor to guide users in selecting the most suitable plans. In its first year, Raseedi successfully assisted over 200,000 users in optimizing their telecom spending.

ElMawkaa

Seed Round in 2019
Elmawkaa provides an intelligent marketplace that enables construction companies to get their competitive quotations for building materials such as cement, steel, and gypsum board in one platform. Ebrahem Anwar and Mahmoud Habib founded it on December 1, 2019, with its headquarters in Giza in Egypt.

Vetwork

Seed Round in 2019
Vetwork operates a mobile application marketplace focused on providing high-quality pet care services to pet owners in the MENA region. The platform offers a range of on-demand services including pet grooming, deworming, vaccinations, and medical care, ensuring accessibility and convenience for users. By selecting and filtering service providers, Vetwork aims to deliver reliable and affordable pet care solutions, enabling pet owners to easily book appointments online. The company's commitment to a smooth user experience positions it as a valuable resource for pet owners seeking comprehensive care for their pets.

StyleNow

Seed Round in 2019
StyleNow is a beauty and services company that features a mobile-based application that allows its clients to create a reservation anytime. It specializes in providing hair treatment, nail art, makeup, and waxing. The company was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Giza, Egypt.

TechieMatter

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.

Garment IO

Seed Round in 2019
Garment IO is a company based in Giza, Egypt, founded in 2016, that specializes in providing a cloud-based management solution for the garment industry. Its offering includes an electronic device that integrates software and hardware to enhance the productivity of garment factories. The platform allows factory managers and owners to monitor production processes, track individual worker performance, and calculate production costs in real-time, all through accessible online dashboards. By offering detailed transaction feeds and quality level analysis, Garment IO aims to enable factory supervisors to optimize operations and reduce costs effectively.

Nawah Scientific

Grant in 2019
Cutting edge research is available exclusively to those with high tech equipment in their labs. Nawah is a core hub of advanced equipment specialized in natural and medical sciences. Nawah's online platform receives experiments requests, Nawah's scientists carry them out and return results online. Thus, researchers can do much advanced research regardless of their location and available facilities in their labs. In 3 years, we analyzed 10K+ samples for 25 universities and companies in the MENA, Malaysia, UK and Switzerland.

Tripdizer

Seed Round in 2019
Tripdizer is a travel tech startup based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2017. The company provides an online platform that facilitates the selection, planning, booking, and payment of budget vacations. Tripdizer enables users to create customized itineraries by offering personalized recommendations for flights, accommodations, and activities that align with their interests and financial constraints. Utilizing a proprietary algorithm integrated with artificial intelligence, Tripdizer optimizes travel experiences by leveraging insights from thousands of other travelers. Additionally, the company offers a mobile application to enhance user accessibility and convenience in managing their travel plans.

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.

Maxab

Seed Round in 2019
Maxab is a business-to-business e-commerce marketplace that links food and grocery retailers with suppliers in Egypt, particularly in underserved areas. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Cairo, the company utilizes data-driven technologies and advanced supply chain solutions to enhance the food and grocery market. Maxab's platform streamlines access to a diverse range of products, providing retailers with premium service and operational support. Additionally, the company has established a logistics network to facilitate the efficient distribution of goods throughout Egypt, ensuring that the right quantity of food reaches the appropriate locations at the right time.

Vapulus

Seed Round in 2019
simplifies online shopping experiences and increases conversion rates. Vapulus is a solution that connects users directly to all the key payment methods globally, allowing businesses to accept payments and grow their customer base across online, in-app, and in store.

NowPay

Pre Seed Round in 2019
NowPay, Inc. is a fintech company based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2018. It operates an online platform designed to enhance the financial wellness of corporate employees. The platform offers personal finance management services, allowing users to track savings, spending, budgeting, and borrowing. Additionally, NowPay provides a mobile application that offers detailed insights into employees' salaries, balances, and eligible loan amounts. The company partners with employers to facilitate advance salary payments, enabling employees to access their earnings at any time during the month without incurring liabilities, and to repay these advances over multiple months.

Mogassam

Seed Round in 2019
Mogassam Co. LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Cairo, Egypt, specializes in manufacturing 3D printers designed specifically for dental applications. The company produces the Dent2, a DLP 3D printer that enables dental labs and clinics to create intricate dental designs, and the DentCure, a UV LED device used for post-curing 3D printed parts to enhance their mechanical, physical, and dimensional properties. Mogassam's products cater to various applications, including dental models, temporary crowns and bridges, digital wax, surgical guides, and clear aligners. As a pioneering startup, it is the first Egyptian company to design, manufacture, and market DLP 3D printers, aiming to complete the digital dental workflow.

Chefaa

Seed Round in 2019
Chefaa is a medicine delivery platform based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2017. The company offers a smart medicine system application that enables users to order medications from pharmacies online. In addition to facilitating online orders, Chefaa allows patients to set reminders for their medications, helping them manage their pharmacy needs effectively. Through its innovative approach, Chefaa aims to enhance the accessibility and convenience of obtaining necessary medications for users.

Money Fellows

Debt Financing in 2019
MoneyFellows Limited operates a lending and savings platform. The company's platform provides its user to join suitable money circle based on their credit score; then the users pay a matching monthly installment, for a pre-defined number of months, placed in a common pot; and each month, one member receives the total money in the common pot, until all members have received their Payout once, ending the Money Circle. MoneyFellows Limited was formerly known as Moneyounion Limited and changed its name to MoneyFellows Limited in February 2015. MoneyFellows Limited was incorporated in 2014 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

GoodsMart

Venture Round in 2019
GoodsMart designs and develops an mobile application software which allows users to shop groceries online. The company gathers the grocery stores in town in the application and also provides doorstep delivery. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Cairo, Egypt.

Breadfast

Series A in 2019
Breadfast is a Cairo-based company that specializes in the production and online delivery of a wide range of bread and bakery products. Established in 2017, it offers various types of bread, including white, brown, multigrain, and specialty options like baguettes and ciabatta. The company's product line also features sweet and savory pastries such as danishes, muffins in different flavors, and an assortment of croissants. Breadfast aims to provide customers with freshly baked goods delivered directly to their homes each morning, eliminating the need for freezing or defrosting bakery items.

Garment IO

Seed Round in 2019
Garment IO is a company based in Giza, Egypt, founded in 2016, that specializes in providing a cloud-based management solution for the garment industry. Its offering includes an electronic device that integrates software and hardware to enhance the productivity of garment factories. The platform allows factory managers and owners to monitor production processes, track individual worker performance, and calculate production costs in real-time, all through accessible online dashboards. By offering detailed transaction feeds and quality level analysis, Garment IO aims to enable factory supervisors to optimize operations and reduce costs effectively.

Eksab

Seed Round in 2019
Eksab operates an online daily fantasy sports (DFS) platform focused on the Middle Eastern and African markets. Founded in 2017 and based in Cairo, Egypt, the platform enables users to participate in sports contests by drafting teams and making predictions about live football games. Players accumulate points based on the accuracy of their predictions, fostering engagement and competition. Eksab has gained significant traction, being ranked #5 on the Google Play Store's Top Trending List and processing over 4.5 million games to date. The company has also received support through incubation programs by MINT, EG-Bank, and Cairo Angels.

Edfa3ly

Seed Round in 2019
Edfa3ly.com is an automated personal shopping platform that allows customers to purchase items from any U.S. store or website. The service facilitates the acquisition of both physical merchandise and downloadable software, ensuring that ordered items are shipped directly to the customer's doorstep or made available for download. Edfa3ly.com provides comprehensive support, including payment processing with international merchants, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery, effectively removing barriers to shopping across borders.

Gameball

Seed Round in 2019
Gameball is a developer of a marketing and customer relationship management platform focused on enhancing customer retention and engagement. The platform utilizes gamification to provide customizable loyalty and rewards programs, along with behavior-based notifications and referral management systems. By tailoring experiences to align with customer actions and interests, Gameball aims to help businesses retain and expand their customer base. Its tools are designed to evoke strong emotional responses, guiding customers through their journey and maintaining engagement at every stage.

Mumm

Seed Round in 2019
Mumm is an online marketplace and delivery service for homemade food on demand.

Vetwork

Seed Round in 2019
Vetwork operates a mobile application marketplace focused on providing high-quality pet care services to pet owners in the MENA region. The platform offers a range of on-demand services including pet grooming, deworming, vaccinations, and medical care, ensuring accessibility and convenience for users. By selecting and filtering service providers, Vetwork aims to deliver reliable and affordable pet care solutions, enabling pet owners to easily book appointments online. The company's commitment to a smooth user experience positions it as a valuable resource for pet owners seeking comprehensive care for their pets.

Brimore

Seed Round in 2019
Brimore Holding B.V. owns and operates an online retail and distribution platform. The company offers fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). It offers detergents, perfumes, skin, canned food, upholstery, skin care, lips, spices, mixes, and beans, men wear, personal care, hair care, eyes, women wear, baby and kids wear, appliances, make up, textiles, home care, food and beverage, and wellness products. The company connects and serves manufacturers and customers. Brimore Holding B.V. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

Convertedin

Seed Round in 2019
Convertedin is an ad automation platform for eCommerce businesses using AI. They help retailers unleash their full marketing potential with intelligent algorithms. Equip yourself to create crazy ad campaigns with 5X better ROI.

Maxab

Seed Round in 2019
Maxab is a business-to-business e-commerce marketplace that links food and grocery retailers with suppliers in Egypt, particularly in underserved areas. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Cairo, the company utilizes data-driven technologies and advanced supply chain solutions to enhance the food and grocery market. Maxab's platform streamlines access to a diverse range of products, providing retailers with premium service and operational support. Additionally, the company has established a logistics network to facilitate the efficient distribution of goods throughout Egypt, ensuring that the right quantity of food reaches the appropriate locations at the right time.

Shieldfy

Seed Round in 2019
They are a group of passionated developers and security experts come together to achieve a dream.They believe that evey one has the right to be safe and every one has the right to access to the information in an easy way without fear of being hacked or exposed.But today risks become more aggressive and more wild . so they decided to do something about it.They started Shieldfy as a ambitious project dedicated for provide developers, startups and businesses with the tools and informations they need to be secure and provide the proper level of safety to its user and soon to every internet user exists as they hope.

Cyber Talents

Seed Round in 2019
Cyber Talents is an online ethical hacking, computer network and security challenge platform, dedicated to finding and educating cyber security talents. Cyber Talents helps universities, schools, governments and companies to discover and recruit talents in Cyber Security field through hackathons, competitions and online lab assessments.

Mumm

Seed Round in 2019
Mumm is an online marketplace and delivery service for homemade food on demand.

Argineering

Grant in 2018
Argineering is a Giza-based company established in 2016 that specializes in transforming static displays into interactive experiences. Its flagship product, RGKit, is a design tool that enables user interaction in various cultural venues, such as museums, showrooms, and events. The RGKit system includes various modules and accessories, such as rotators and light displays, which enhance the movement and engagement of the exhibits. Additionally, Argineering has developed the RGKit app, allowing users to control these modules and accessories effectively. The company has garnered recognition for its innovative approach, having received awards in national competitions, and its technology has been utilized by notable brands and institutions worldwide.

RiseUp

Seed Round in 2018
Rise Up is a platform that connects startups to the most relevant resources, worldwide.RiseUp has grown over the years from a grass-root movement to a global momentum. The purpose behind RiseUp has remained the same: to connect startups to the most relevant resources worldwide. They act as the glue that fuses ecosystems together to help them realize their ultimate potential. By connecting stakeholders to local & global networks, and fusing diverse talents & resources, ecosystems are enabled to accelerate, innovate, and grow. Their mission is accomplished through their four products: Summit, Connect, Explore, and Meetup.

Nawah Scientific

Seed Round in 2018
Cutting edge research is available exclusively to those with high tech equipment in their labs. Nawah is a core hub of advanced equipment specialized in natural and medical sciences. Nawah's online platform receives experiments requests, Nawah's scientists carry them out and return results online. Thus, researchers can do much advanced research regardless of their location and available facilities in their labs. In 3 years, we analyzed 10K+ samples for 25 universities and companies in the MENA, Malaysia, UK and Switzerland.

paynas

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Paynas is a Cairo-based company established in 2018 that provides a cloud-based human resource management and payroll platform tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The platform offers a seamless payroll solution through real bank accounts and Visa cards, along with features for employee and payroll management, recruitment, task management, and attendance tracking. In addition to payroll services, paynas includes a benefits marketplace that offers affordable medical insurance and other employee benefits, promoting financial inclusion for employees and supporting the growth of SMEs. By integrating these services, paynas aims to deliver comprehensive HR solutions that meet the diverse needs of businesses and their workforce.

Spare Payments

Debt Financing in 2018
Developer of a financial platform designed to help schools implement cashless payments. The company offers a wearable device paired with financial software on smartphones that allow kids to make purchases at school through electronic payments, enabling parents to leverage modern technology to create a safer life for their children.

La Reina

Seed Round in 2018
La Reina provides an online fashion rental platform, which allows women to rent their evening and bridal gowns to each other. It provides an online marketplace for designer wedding dresses, evening dresses, and accessories rental. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Cairo, Egypt.

WUZZUF

Series B in 2018
Wuzzuf, LLC is an online recruitment platform based in Cairo, Egypt, that connects job seekers with employers across various sectors, including accounting, customer service, engineering, sales, marketing, and software development. Founded in 2009, Wuzzuf operates as a subsidiary of BasharSoft LLC, a technology firm specializing in innovative online recruitment solutions. The platform caters to a diverse range of job seekers, from highly educated individuals to those with varying levels of education. Since its inception, Wuzzuf has served over 10,000 employers and facilitated more than 100,000 direct hires. The platform has advertised over 250,000 job vacancies and attracts more than 500,000 users each month, making it a significant player in the Egyptian job market.

Harmonica

Seed Round in 2018
Harmonica designs and develops an online dating application software. The software offers scientific method to calculate the compatibility ratio between potential partners, privacy and security, and psychological aid. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Cairo, Egypt. As of August 7, 2019, Harmonica operates as a subsidiary of Match Group, Inc.

Tripdizer

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Tripdizer is a travel tech startup based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2017. The company provides an online platform that facilitates the selection, planning, booking, and payment of budget vacations. Tripdizer enables users to create customized itineraries by offering personalized recommendations for flights, accommodations, and activities that align with their interests and financial constraints. Utilizing a proprietary algorithm integrated with artificial intelligence, Tripdizer optimizes travel experiences by leveraging insights from thousands of other travelers. Additionally, the company offers a mobile application to enhance user accessibility and convenience in managing their travel plans.

Shezlong

Seed Round in 2018
Shezlong is an online mental health platform founded in 2014 and based in Cairo, Egypt. It focuses on connecting patients with licensed therapists in the MENA region through video sessions accessible via mobile devices and the web. The platform facilitates communication between users and mental health professionals, providing a convenient way for individuals to seek support and therapy from qualified practitioners.

Shezlong

Convertible Note in 2018
Shezlong is an online mental health platform founded in 2014 and based in Cairo, Egypt. It focuses on connecting patients with licensed therapists in the MENA region through video sessions accessible via mobile devices and the web. The platform facilitates communication between users and mental health professionals, providing a convenient way for individuals to seek support and therapy from qualified practitioners.

Money Fellows

Seed Round in 2018
MoneyFellows Limited operates a lending and savings platform. The company's platform provides its user to join suitable money circle based on their credit score; then the users pay a matching monthly installment, for a pre-defined number of months, placed in a common pot; and each month, one member receives the total money in the common pot, until all members have received their Payout once, ending the Money Circle. MoneyFellows Limited was formerly known as Moneyounion Limited and changed its name to MoneyFellows Limited in February 2015. MoneyFellows Limited was incorporated in 2014 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Nawah Scientific

Convertible Note in 2018
Cutting edge research is available exclusively to those with high tech equipment in their labs. Nawah is a core hub of advanced equipment specialized in natural and medical sciences. Nawah's online platform receives experiments requests, Nawah's scientists carry them out and return results online. Thus, researchers can do much advanced research regardless of their location and available facilities in their labs. In 3 years, we analyzed 10K+ samples for 25 universities and companies in the MENA, Malaysia, UK and Switzerland.

Elkrem

Seed Round in 2018
Elkrem, Inc. develops software and hardware tools that connects makers to the blockchain and other decentralized technologies. It provides hardware and software tools for developers to build blockchain connected IoT products. The company's products allows anyone with minimal technical background, to build Internet connected products that accepts cryptocurrencies and communicates with different blockchain and decentralized protocols, such as bitcoin, ethereum, swarm, whisper, and others. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Cairo, Egypt.

Elk

Seed Round in 2018
Elk is a development board for the blockchain and the decentralized web. It combines the simplicity of Arduino along with native support for decentralized networks. With only a few lines of code you can build IoT that interfaces with Ethereum, IPFS, Whisper, and more.

Eventtus

Series A in 2017
Eventtus, founded in 2011 and based in Cairo, Egypt, operates a social network and an engagement platform for events, catering to both organizers and attendees. The platform allows event organizers to efficiently manage their events by providing tools to create event webpages, sell tickets, and develop mobile apps featuring schedules, speaker bios, and live announcements. For attendees, Eventtus serves as a comprehensive mobile app that consolidates event information, enabling users to interact with sessions and speakers, participate in polls, and network with other attendees. Additionally, the platform enhances user experience through features such as real-time insights, Q&A monitoring, and social feeds, all aimed at maximizing networking opportunities and improving event planning effectiveness.

Breadfast

Seed Round in 2017
Breadfast is a Cairo-based company that specializes in the production and online delivery of a wide range of bread and bakery products. Established in 2017, it offers various types of bread, including white, brown, multigrain, and specialty options like baguettes and ciabatta. The company's product line also features sweet and savory pastries such as danishes, muffins in different flavors, and an assortment of croissants. Breadfast aims to provide customers with freshly baked goods delivered directly to their homes each morning, eliminating the need for freezing or defrosting bakery items.

Mumm

Seed Round in 2017
Mumm is an online marketplace and delivery service for homemade food on demand.

Taskty

Convertible Note in 2017
Taskty is an online marketplace for simple services where you can find individuals and services agencies to finish daily, short term tasks for home and business. The company services will range from translation, copywriting, graphic design to event photographing, house maintenance, and private nursing. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Egypt.

Edfa3ly

Venture Round in 2017
Edfa3ly.com is an automated personal shopping platform that allows customers to purchase items from any U.S. store or website. The service facilitates the acquisition of both physical merchandise and downloadable software, ensuring that ordered items are shipped directly to the customer's doorstep or made available for download. Edfa3ly.com provides comprehensive support, including payment processing with international merchants, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery, effectively removing barriers to shopping across borders.

Edfa3ly

Series B in 2017
Edfa3ly.com is an automated personal shopping platform that allows customers to purchase items from any U.S. store or website. The service facilitates the acquisition of both physical merchandise and downloadable software, ensuring that ordered items are shipped directly to the customer's doorstep or made available for download. Edfa3ly.com provides comprehensive support, including payment processing with international merchants, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery, effectively removing barriers to shopping across borders.

WUZZUF

Series A in 2015
Wuzzuf, LLC is an online recruitment platform based in Cairo, Egypt, that connects job seekers with employers across various sectors, including accounting, customer service, engineering, sales, marketing, and software development. Founded in 2009, Wuzzuf operates as a subsidiary of BasharSoft LLC, a technology firm specializing in innovative online recruitment solutions. The platform caters to a diverse range of job seekers, from highly educated individuals to those with varying levels of education. Since its inception, Wuzzuf has served over 10,000 employers and facilitated more than 100,000 direct hires. The platform has advertised over 250,000 job vacancies and attracts more than 500,000 users each month, making it a significant player in the Egyptian job market.

BasharSoft

Series A in 2015
BasharSoft LLC develops Web-based online recruitment software solutions in Egypt. It offers WUZZUF, a job board for various job seekers and employers, including companies ranging from small startups to multinational corporations; a talent management and job board engine to develop custom job boards for niche segments and industries; WiseRec, an online recruitment tool for small and medium enterprises; and workforce planning software systems. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Cairo, Egypt.

Elwafeyat

Seed Round in 2014
ElWafeyat operates an online platform that facilitates the reading, creation, and sharing of obituaries and memorial pages for deceased individuals. In addition to enabling users to interact through comments, sharing, and sending condolences, the platform also provides family tree mapping services. Beyond its digital offerings, ElWafeyat extends its services to include offline funeral arrangements. The company is based in Cairo, Egypt.

WUZZUF

Seed Round in 2013
Wuzzuf, LLC is an online recruitment platform based in Cairo, Egypt, that connects job seekers with employers across various sectors, including accounting, customer service, engineering, sales, marketing, and software development. Founded in 2009, Wuzzuf operates as a subsidiary of BasharSoft LLC, a technology firm specializing in innovative online recruitment solutions. The platform caters to a diverse range of job seekers, from highly educated individuals to those with varying levels of education. Since its inception, Wuzzuf has served over 10,000 employers and facilitated more than 100,000 direct hires. The platform has advertised over 250,000 job vacancies and attracts more than 500,000 users each month, making it a significant player in the Egyptian job market.