Village Capital
Village Capital is a Washington, D.C.-based venture capital firm founded in 2009 that focuses on early-stage and seed investments in sectors such as agriculture, education, energy, financial services, and healthcare. The firm aims to empower entrepreneurs by employing a unique peer-support model, allowing entrepreneurs to select the ventures that receive pre-committed seed funding at the conclusion of its programs. Village Capital connects high-potential entrepreneurs with essential resources, fostering innovation and growth. It operates both a nonprofit that provides training for founders and a for-profit investment fund that invests in top program graduates, having supported over 1,000 entrepreneurs and more than 550 enterprises across various global regions. The firm has achieved notable success, with its alumni generating significant revenue and creating thousands of jobs, while maintaining a high recommendation rate among participants.
Duma Toys is an Egyptian brand specializing in handmade children’s toys and products. It also offers job training and employment making high-quality, hand-knitted toys from sustainable materials. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Giza, Egypt.
Chari.ma is the leading B2B e-commerce platform for FMCG products in Morocco
Natrify provides sustainable solutions for the bioplastic industry through biotechnology. It utilizes microorganisms to assist plastic using businesses diminish their negative environmental impact by providing them with packaging that is naturally biodegradable
Bekia offering exchange the separated Inorganic waste like (Cans, plastics, food oil, metal & etc.) with food & services
Green Fashion engages in reproducing remnants of fabrics from factories, workshops, and used clothes. Its mission is to extend the life of textile parts, by reproducing them again without the need to waste more resources
Valify Solutions is a technology company specializing in digital identity infrastructure aimed at financial institutions and e-commerce platforms. Founded in 2019 by Omar Abdelwahed and Ibrahim Eid, and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, Valify offers a platform that facilitates remote account opening, digital onboarding, and user identity verification. Its tools enable service providers to verify customer identities, authenticate official documents remotely, and extract information from valid data sources, all while ensuring security and integrity. By automating and optimizing operations, Valify helps organizations streamline user onboarding and reduce manual tasks. The company focuses on enhancing financial inclusion and economic growth through improved digital identity creation and ownership, ultimately fostering a more secure online environment for all stakeholders.
WeSettle is a Fintech platform that helps small and medium enterprises better manage their invoices digitally and allows them to quickly get paid electronically.
Khazna is an Egyptian company focused on enhancing financial services through its mobile application. The platform offers a range of services, including payments, savings, and insurance, while also allowing employers to provide cash advances to employees for unforeseen emergencies. Users can easily transfer and receive funds between each other and make cash withdrawals and deposits without incurring transaction fees. By leveraging smartphone technology, Khazna aims to deliver convenient, effective, and secure financial solutions to consumers in Egypt.
Localized, Inc. operates a platform designed to connect aspiring professionals with industry experts for knowledge sharing and mentorship. Founded in 2017 and based in Washington, D.C., the company focuses on early-stage recruitment in growth markets, facilitating virtual career fairs and year-round recruitment services. It collaborates with universities and talent hubs across the Middle East, North Africa, India, China, and the United States, enabling students and alumni to engage with industry professionals and potential employers. By providing access to experienced mentors and resources, Localized aims to enhance the recruitment process for both companies and aspiring professionals, addressing the needs of a global workforce in emerging markets.
Ennota is a financial management startup based in Cairo, Egypt, that operates a cloud-based platform designed for small businesses in the MENA region. Launched in 2014, Ennota focuses on cash flow management, budgeting, and financial projections. Its flagship product, accessible through ennota.com, offers a user-friendly interface that allows business owners with limited technical or accounting expertise to easily record transactions and visualize their financial data. The platform is fully customizable, enabling users to tailor spending and expenditure categories to their specific needs. With robust visual reporting tools, Ennota helps business owners gain insights into their financial performance, facilitating informed decision-making based on their unique business data.