Flat6labs

Flat6Labs is a prominent startup accelerator founded in 2011 and based in Cairo, Egypt, dedicated to supporting seed-stage ventures primarily in the MENA region. The organization funds and mentors a select group of startups every four months, providing them with seed capital and office space. Through partnerships, particularly with the American University in Cairo, Flat6Labs offers mentorship and educational programs designed to address the real-world challenges entrepreneurs face in building successful businesses. The accelerator has expanded its reach with additional offices in cities including Abu Dhabi, Amman, Beirut, Jeddah, Manama, and Tunis. Flat6Labs is also a member of the Global Accelerator Network, further enhancing its network and resources for startups. In collaboration with the Saudi Venture Capital Company, it manages early-stage venture capital funds that target various sectors, including technology and mobile applications, with investments ranging from SAR 0.75 million to SAR 1.5 million in emerging companies.

Ahmed Alfi

Co-Founder

Past deals in North Africa

ElMawkaa

Seed Round in 2021
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.

CreditFins

Pre Seed Round in 2021
CreditFins is Egypt's first FinTech platform dedicated to alleviating financial stress through innovative debt management solutions. The platform enables clients to pay off credit card debt more efficiently and affordably using a streamlined subscription-based model. By leveraging a proprietary scoring system, CreditFins aims to provide tailored financial services that enhance users' financial well-being. With plans to incorporate machine learning, the company seeks to empower clients with better information and support, fostering a more inclusive financial environment. Through its application, CreditFins focuses on helping customers manage their debt effectively while improving their overall financial health.

Dabchy

Seed Round in 2019
DABCHY SARL operates an online platform that provides peer-to-peer fashion marketplace. The platform allows listing of clothes, shoes, jewelry, accessories, bags, and beauty products. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tunis, Tunisia

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.

TIRA ROBOTS

Seed Round in 2019
TIRA ROBOTS is the first manufacturer of industrial robotic arms in Tunisia, Africa and MENA region. TIRA provides fast, precise and high-quality robots that can be integrated into your production line making you ready for the industry 4.0

Agrona

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Agrona is an innovative company focused on producing sustainable chipboard using advanced technology. With chipboard representing 60% of the global wood-based panel market, Agrona addresses a significant demand, especially in Egypt, where the market exceeds 1 billion EGP and has been doubling annually for the past decade. The company utilizes unutilized agro-residues in its manufacturing process, providing environmental benefits and supporting rural communities by adding value to harvested crops. Agrona's chipboard is designed for various applications, including general use, furniture in dry conditions, and both load-bearing and non-load-bearing uses in humid settings. By adopting this sustainable approach, Agrona enables manufacturers to reduce costs by over thirty percent while tackling challenges related to seasonality, high energy consumption, and product quality.

VYND

Seed Round in 2019
Vynd is revolutionizing North African food services market with a new integrated experience and better value proposition. It aims to provide a fully integrated digital platform to help venue owners better serve their customers and grow their businesses. Creating a Fully Integrated Venue Management System that offers booking, ordering and SPOS systems, starting by a discovery app that connects customers to restaurants in Tunisia & North Africa.

Sana3ly- صنعلي

Seed Round in 2018
It's time to shift for more futuristic approach, no more traditional manual process,Sana3ly Company is the first company in the MENA region automates the industrial purchasing process, Sana3ly Provide a competitive, transparent and fair environment to Manage the purchase requisitions, Maintain all the industrial spare parts purchasing processes online in one place to provide the factory cost saving, time saving, transparency and traceability Sana3ly use a website and mobile app work with android and IOS versions in which factory automatically create spare part purchase requisitions with various categories, receive multiple quotations from suppliers, compare quotations , transmit POs to suppliers Factory gather all industrial purchasing items in one place. Control, track and report the company’s spend. Target Market (Max 40 words) Egypt has 140000 factory and they spend annually more than 20 billion EGP on spare parts purchasing As a result, the Egyptian government is aiming to enrich the industry, so working on increasing the industrial zones.Thus expected increasing the number of factories operating in 2022 to more than 200,000 factories, thus increasing the chances of partnership with factories in many fields, and most important industrial purchase

Wasel

Seed Round in 2018
Wasel, LLC is a transportation platform based in Egypt that connects passengers with professional drivers for travel between governorates. The company offers a network allowing users to reserve seats with other travelers heading to the same destination. Users can select their desired location, date, and time for travel, facilitating efficient transportation throughout Egypt.

Mosawer.net

Seed Round in 2018
Mosawer.net provides an online platform which connects photography professionals to clients. It provides services, which includes search for photography professionals; filter, shortlist, and select photographers; request quotes; and receive quotes and confirm your booking. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Giza, Egypt.

arza2.com

Seed Round in 2018
Arza2.com provides online recruitment services. It owns and operates an online platform between job seekers and blue collared and self employed employers to browse, select, and recruit suitable candidates. The company is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

Chefaa

Funding Round in 2018
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.

MedMisr

Seed Round in 2018
MedMisr is a digital healthcare benefits management startup based in Giza, Egypt, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing digital medical claims management services to insurance companies, streamlining the claims process from initial submission to final reimbursement. The company replaces traditional paper forms with a paper-free digital platform, which includes fraud controls and comprehensive reporting on claims utilization and processing metrics. By connecting all stakeholders online, MedMisr aims to enhance the user experience and optimize costs within the medical insurance industry. It was also selected to participate in the Flat6labs acceleration program, which supports innovative startups in the region.

VYND

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Vynd is revolutionizing North African food services market with a new integrated experience and better value proposition. It aims to provide a fully integrated digital platform to help venue owners better serve their customers and grow their businesses. Creating a Fully Integrated Venue Management System that offers booking, ordering and SPOS systems, starting by a discovery app that connects customers to restaurants in Tunisia & North Africa.

Dabchy

Pre Seed Round in 2017
DABCHY SARL operates an online platform that provides peer-to-peer fashion marketplace. The platform allows listing of clothes, shoes, jewelry, accessories, bags, and beauty products. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tunis, Tunisia

VYND

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Vynd is revolutionizing North African food services market with a new integrated experience and better value proposition. It aims to provide a fully integrated digital platform to help venue owners better serve their customers and grow their businesses. Creating a Fully Integrated Venue Management System that offers booking, ordering and SPOS systems, starting by a discovery app that connects customers to restaurants in Tunisia & North Africa.

Reform Studio

Seed Round in 2014
Reform Studio is a product design company based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2012. The studio specializes in manufacturing Plastex, a textile fabric created from recycled plastic bags, which is utilized in furniture and textile design. Reform Studio aims to design responsible products that benefit the environment and positively impact society. By addressing the issue of plastic waste in Egypt, where single-use plastic bags are prevalent and contribute significantly to environmental harm, the studio transforms discarded plastic into a sustainable raw material. Their innovative manufacturing techniques not only help reduce waste but also promote environmental awareness and revive traditional crafts, such as handloom weaving, while empowering local communities. With a commitment to producing high-quality, sustainable designs, Reform Studio operates a workshop staffed by skilled craftsmen who contribute to the daily production of Plastex.

Elwafeyat

Seed Round in 2013
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.

Integreight

Non Equity Assistance in 2012
Integreight design smart electronic solutions for electronic circuits. The company is based in Egypt.

Yadaweya

Seed Round in 2012
Yadaweya is an online marketplace based in Egypt that connects local artisans with a global audience, promoting fair trade and cultural heritage. Founded by young Egyptian social entrepreneurs, Yadaweya showcases the diverse handicrafts and handmade treasures of Egyptian artisans while sharing their stories with customers who appreciate traditional crafts. The platform aims to support sustainable craftsmanship by providing artisans with opportunities for stable marketing and income, without charging any fees for listing their products. By eliminating intermediaries, Yadaweya fosters direct relationships between artisans and consumers, facilitating a unique shopping experience that values the artistry and cultural significance of each piece. Through its commitment to innovation and feedback, Yadaweya seeks to enhance the skills of artisans and ensure the continued growth of Egypt's rich craft heritage.

Ogra Software

Non Equity Assistance in 2012
Ogra Software, a software company, develops mobile business solutions. The company is based in Cairo, Egypt.

Nafham

Pre Seed Round in 2012
Nafham operates as an online educational platform. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Cairo, Egypt.

Ekshef

Non Equity Assistance in 2011
Ekshef is an online platform based in Cairo, Egypt, established in 2011, that connects patients with healthcare providers through a comprehensive doctor directory and an instant appointment booking service. The platform allows users to search for doctors by name, specialty, location, price range, medical insurance, and availability. It enhances the user experience by displaying doctor recommendations from friends on Facebook, along with ratings and reviews, enabling patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare. Ekshef covers a wide range of medical specialties, including internal medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy, orthopedics, ENT, gynecology, and obstetrics, thereby addressing the diverse healthcare needs of Egyptian citizens. Doctors can also promote their services by uploading their specialties and clinic details, facilitating greater visibility and patient engagement.