Egypt-based Sawari Ventures will launch its second fund, Sawari Ventures II, in early 2025, targeting $200 mil ..Read More

Egypt-based Sawari Ventures will launch its second fund, Sawari Ventures II, in early 2025, targeting $200 million. The fund will invest 70% in Egyptian startups at Series A and B stages, with the rest directed to Kenya, West Africa, and other international markets. Founded in 2010, Sawari Ventures has supported over 30 companies, including Swvl, MoneyFellows, and Instabug.
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• Series A
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• Startups

South Africa-based e-commerce logistics startup Pargo has entered the Egyptian market following a $4 million i ..Read More

South Africa-based e-commerce logistics startup Pargo has entered the Egyptian market following a $4 million investment led by 3Capital Ventures, Endeavor, SAAD Investment Holdings, and UW Ventures. Established in 2014 by Derk Hoekert and Lars Veul, Pargo provides innovative delivery solutions designed to strengthen e-commerce across Africa. As part of this expansion, Pargo has introduced collection and return service points throughout Egypt.
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• Ecommerce
• Logistics

Egypt-based fintech Paymob has secured additional funding led by EBRD Venture Capital, with participation from ..Read More

Egypt-based fintech Paymob has secured additional funding led by EBRD Venture Capital, with participation from Endeavor Catalyst and existing investors like PayPal Ventures, BII, FMO, A15, Nclude, and Helios Digital Ventures, bringing its total Series B funding to $72 million. This will support Paymob's growth strategy across MENA.
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Entlaq, an Egypt-based company supporting entrepreneurs, has acquired a stake in the Egyptian foodtech Brotinn ..Read More

Entlaq, an Egypt-based company supporting entrepreneurs, has acquired a stake in the Egyptian foodtech Brotinni for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 2020 by Dalia Abu Omar, Brotinni is a dark store specializing in online meat and poultry sales. The investment will help Brotinni expand its operations within Egypt and into regional markets.
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• Foodtech