Algebra Ventures

Algebra Ventures, established in 2016, is a Cairo-based venture capital firm focusing on early-stage technology investments. It specializes in Series A and B rounds, investing between $0.5 million and $4 million in startups leveraging innovation to transform large markets, with a particular interest in Egypt and the broader MENA region. The firm seeks passionate, capable teams with unique value propositions in sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, and consumer internet services. Algebra Ventures aims to secure minority interests between 15% and 30% in its portfolio companies.

Tarek Assaad

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Laila Hassan

General Partner

Laila Hassan

General Partner

Karim Hussein

Managing Partner

Omar Khashaba

General Partner

Past deals in COMESA

Khazna

Series A in 2022
Khazna operates a mobile application platform designed to enhance financial services for Egyptians, particularly targeting the 50% of smartphone users who lack access to formal financial systems. The super app provides a range of services including General Purpose Credit, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), bill payments, savings, and insurance. It also facilitates cash advances for employees to address unforeseen emergencies and allows users to transfer and receive funds without incurring transaction fees. By focusing on digitizing cash transactions, Khazna aims to offer convenient, effective, and secure financial solutions, thereby improving financial inclusion in Egypt and potentially beyond.

Brimore

Series A in 2022
Brimore operates a social commerce platform that connects emerging brand owners with a network of resellers. These resellers market and sell the products of these brands using social media, providing nationwide coverage for the brands. The platform uses data analytics to facilitate this connection between emerging brands and individual distributors across Egypt's 27 governorates, enabling small local manufacturers to directly reach consumers through freelance sales agents.

GoodsMart

Venture Round in 2021
GoodsMart is a mobile application developed to facilitate online grocery shopping and delivery. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, the platform aggregates local grocery stores, allowing users to purchase groceries, personal care, and home care products conveniently. GoodsMart aims to provide premium products while ensuring timely delivery, with options for next-day drop-off. The service is designed to help consumers streamline their daily errands, enjoy fresh products, and save money by bringing essential items directly to their homes.

Yodawy

Series B in 2021
Yodawy Inc. is an online pharmacy and insurtech startup based in Giza, Egypt, founded in 2018. The company offers a mobile app that allows customers to browse and order pharmaceuticals and personal care products, with delivery facilitated through a network of over 500 pharmacies across the country. Yodawy's platform features an artificial intelligence-powered approval engine that streamlines the medicine ordering process, automatically applying insurance and copayment benefits from four major insurance carriers, with plans to onboard additional providers. Additionally, Yodawy provides a digital prescription app and a pharmacy portal, enhancing the overall experience for patients seeking convenient access to medications and healthcare products.

Brimore

Seed Round in 2021
Brimore operates a social commerce platform that connects emerging brand owners with a network of resellers. These resellers market and sell the products of these brands using social media, providing nationwide coverage for the brands. The platform uses data analytics to facilitate this connection between emerging brands and individual distributors across Egypt's 27 governorates, enabling small local manufacturers to directly reach consumers through freelance sales agents.

La Reina

Seed Round in 2020
La Reina is an online fashion rental platform based in Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in the rental of designer wedding and evening dresses, along with accessories. Founded in 2016, the company creates a marketplace where women can rent their evening and bridal gowns to one another. The platform features a diverse collection of designer dresses available in various sizes, allowing users to access high-quality fashion at discounted rates. This innovative approach not only promotes sustainable fashion practices but also provides an economical alternative for special occasions.

Brimore

Seed Round in 2020
Brimore operates a social commerce platform that connects emerging brand owners with a network of resellers. These resellers market and sell the products of these brands using social media, providing nationwide coverage for the brands. The platform uses data analytics to facilitate this connection between emerging brands and individual distributors across Egypt's 27 governorates, enabling small local manufacturers to directly reach consumers through freelance sales agents.

Khazna

Seed Round in 2020
Khazna operates a mobile application platform designed to enhance financial services for Egyptians, particularly targeting the 50% of smartphone users who lack access to formal financial systems. The super app provides a range of services including General Purpose Credit, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), bill payments, savings, and insurance. It also facilitates cash advances for employees to address unforeseen emergencies and allows users to transfer and receive funds without incurring transaction fees. By focusing on digitizing cash transactions, Khazna aims to offer convenient, effective, and secure financial solutions, thereby improving financial inclusion in Egypt and potentially beyond.

Elmenus

Series B in 2020
Elmenus is a food discovery platform based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2011. The company operates a digital application that allows users to explore nearby restaurants and discover popular dishes, enhanced by community-generated content including photos, reviews, and ratings. Catering to over one million monthly users, Elmenus combines a social and visual experience to facilitate food discovery and ordering. It has expanded its presence with offices in several Egyptian cities, including Alexandria and Sharm El Sheikh. The platform's focus on personalized recommendations helps users find and enjoy the food they love, making it a significant player in Egypt's food tech landscape.

Yodawy

Series A in 2019
Yodawy Inc. is an online pharmacy and insurtech startup based in Giza, Egypt, founded in 2018. The company offers a mobile app that allows customers to browse and order pharmaceuticals and personal care products, with delivery facilitated through a network of over 500 pharmacies across the country. Yodawy's platform features an artificial intelligence-powered approval engine that streamlines the medicine ordering process, automatically applying insurance and copayment benefits from four major insurance carriers, with plans to onboard additional providers. Additionally, Yodawy provides a digital prescription app and a pharmacy portal, enhancing the overall experience for patients seeking convenient access to medications and healthcare products.

Brimore

Seed Round in 2019
Brimore operates a social commerce platform that connects emerging brand owners with a network of resellers. These resellers market and sell the products of these brands using social media, providing nationwide coverage for the brands. The platform uses data analytics to facilitate this connection between emerging brands and individual distributors across Egypt's 27 governorates, enabling small local manufacturers to directly reach consumers through freelance sales agents.

GoodsMart

Series A in 2019
GoodsMart is a mobile application developed to facilitate online grocery shopping and delivery. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, the platform aggregates local grocery stores, allowing users to purchase groceries, personal care, and home care products conveniently. GoodsMart aims to provide premium products while ensuring timely delivery, with options for next-day drop-off. The service is designed to help consumers streamline their daily errands, enjoy fresh products, and save money by bringing essential items directly to their homes.

Halan

Series A in 2018
Halan is a ride-hailing application based in Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in providing two and three-wheeler vehicle rides and on-demand logistics services. Founded in November 2017, the platform allows users to request motorbike or tuk-tuk rides and order food or goods for delivery via motorbikes and cargo tricycles. In addition to catering to individual customers, Halan offers smart-tech last-mile delivery solutions to support both large organizations and small businesses in their distribution and supply chain needs. The application enhances convenience and safety for users while providing drivers with opportunities for incremental business. Halan has established partnerships with notable fast-food chains such as McDonald’s, KFC, and Pizza Hut, further solidifying its presence in the logistics and ride-hailing market.

FilKhedma

Seed Round in 2018
FilKhedma is the largest home services marketplace in Egypt, facilitating connections between users and reliable service providers for home cleaning, maintenance, and other essential services. The platform allows users to book quality guaranteed services online, ensuring a convenient experience. Service providers undergo a thorough onboarding process to ensure their qualifications, after which they can receive service requests through a dedicated mobile app. FilKhedma operates in three major Egyptian cities and caters to both residential and corporate clients, offering a range of services that include plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, air conditioning, and more. The company emphasizes punctual appointments and transparent pricing, aiming to deliver skilled technicians to meet diverse home maintenance needs.

Halan

Series A in 2018
Halan is a ride-hailing application based in Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in providing two and three-wheeler vehicle rides and on-demand logistics services. Founded in November 2017, the platform allows users to request motorbike or tuk-tuk rides and order food or goods for delivery via motorbikes and cargo tricycles. In addition to catering to individual customers, Halan offers smart-tech last-mile delivery solutions to support both large organizations and small businesses in their distribution and supply chain needs. The application enhances convenience and safety for users while providing drivers with opportunities for incremental business. Halan has established partnerships with notable fast-food chains such as McDonald’s, KFC, and Pizza Hut, further solidifying its presence in the logistics and ride-hailing market.

La Reina

Seed Round in 2018
La Reina is an online fashion rental platform based in Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in the rental of designer wedding and evening dresses, along with accessories. Founded in 2016, the company creates a marketplace where women can rent their evening and bridal gowns to one another. The platform features a diverse collection of designer dresses available in various sizes, allowing users to access high-quality fashion at discounted rates. This innovative approach not only promotes sustainable fashion practices but also provides an economical alternative for special occasions.

FilKhedma

Seed Round in 2017
FilKhedma is the largest home services marketplace in Egypt, facilitating connections between users and reliable service providers for home cleaning, maintenance, and other essential services. The platform allows users to book quality guaranteed services online, ensuring a convenient experience. Service providers undergo a thorough onboarding process to ensure their qualifications, after which they can receive service requests through a dedicated mobile app. FilKhedma operates in three major Egyptian cities and caters to both residential and corporate clients, offering a range of services that include plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, air conditioning, and more. The company emphasizes punctual appointments and transparent pricing, aiming to deliver skilled technicians to meet diverse home maintenance needs.

GoodsMart

Series A in 2017
GoodsMart is a mobile application developed to facilitate online grocery shopping and delivery. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, the platform aggregates local grocery stores, allowing users to purchase groceries, personal care, and home care products conveniently. GoodsMart aims to provide premium products while ensuring timely delivery, with options for next-day drop-off. The service is designed to help consumers streamline their daily errands, enjoy fresh products, and save money by bringing essential items directly to their homes.

Elmenus

Series A in 2017
Elmenus is a food discovery platform based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2011. The company operates a digital application that allows users to explore nearby restaurants and discover popular dishes, enhanced by community-generated content including photos, reviews, and ratings. Catering to over one million monthly users, Elmenus combines a social and visual experience to facilitate food discovery and ordering. It has expanded its presence with offices in several Egyptian cities, including Alexandria and Sharm El Sheikh. The platform's focus on personalized recommendations helps users find and enjoy the food they love, making it a significant player in Egypt's food tech landscape.
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