Sawari Ventures

Sawari Ventures is an Egyptian private equity and venture capital firm established in 2009, headquartered in Cairo. The firm focuses on early-to-growth stage investments in technology businesses across the MENA region, leveraging its deep understanding of the local culture and business environment. Sawari Ventures primarily targets sectors such as consumer internet, fintech, edtech, health tech, deep tech, and e-commerce, with investment sizes ranging from $250,000 to $1 million for selected companies. Recognizing the Middle East as a rapidly growing market with a youthful, tech-savvy population and significant disposable income, Sawari Ventures aims to connect local innovators with global opportunities, facilitating their transformation into internationally recognized successes.

Ahmed Alfi

Founder and Chairman

Wael Amin

Partner

Fatima Bennani

Principal

Farah El-Gawad

Principal

Ibrahim Ramadan

Partner

Jennifer Schoeberlein

Partner, ESG and Impact

Past deals in Lebanon

Zoomaal

Seed Round in 2012
Zoomaal operates a crowdfunding platform that facilitates the raising of funds for various projects in the Arab world. Founded in 2012 and based in Beirut, Lebanon, it serves a diverse range of users, including event organizers, creative professionals, scientists, engineers, developers, and community activists. By connecting projects in the MENA region with Arab expatriate communities, Zoomaal empowers startups and entrepreneurs to secure the necessary funding for their initiatives. Launched in July 2013, Zoomaal has gained recognition as a leading crowdfunding platform in the region and has been featured in prominent media outlets, reflecting its role in promoting Arab creativity and culture.
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