Sawari Ventures

Sawari Ventures is an Egyptian private equity firm established in 2009 that focuses on early-to-growth stage investments in technology businesses throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. With a keen understanding of the local culture and business environment, the firm identifies investment opportunities in a region characterized by a youthful, digital-savvy population and significant disposable income. Sawari Ventures aims to capitalize on the burgeoning demand for consumer technology products and services by investing in software and technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. The firm typically invests between $250,000 and $1 million in a select number of companies, leveraging its global network and local expertise to help transform regional visionaries into successful global enterprises.

Wael Amin

Partner

Ibrahim Ramadan

Senior Associate

Hany Al Sonbaty

Managing Director

Past deals in Arabian Gulf

Almentor

Series B in 2021
Almentor FZCO operates an online video e-learning platform catering to the Middle East and North Africa, providing a wide range of training videos and expert talks. Founded in 2016 and based in Dubai, the platform offers courses in various fields, including health, technology, humanities, entrepreneurship, and business management, and features content in both Arabic and English. Launched in January 2018, Almentor has established itself as a significant resource for continuous learning, boasting the largest library of high-quality Arabic video courses globally. The platform serves both individual learners and businesses, offering a mix of paid courses, free talks, crash courses, and books to meet the educational needs of Arabs worldwide.

Almentor

Series A in 2019
Almentor FZCO operates an online video e-learning platform catering to the Middle East and North Africa, providing a wide range of training videos and expert talks. Founded in 2016 and based in Dubai, the platform offers courses in various fields, including health, technology, humanities, entrepreneurship, and business management, and features content in both Arabic and English. Launched in January 2018, Almentor has established itself as a significant resource for continuous learning, boasting the largest library of high-quality Arabic video courses globally. The platform serves both individual learners and businesses, offering a mix of paid courses, free talks, crash courses, and books to meet the educational needs of Arabs worldwide.