Top Startup Investors in Egypt, (Cairo)

Cairo has truly earned its stripes as a buzzing startup hub, drawing eyes across Africa and the Middle East for sheer ambition and scrappiness. As any founder knows, having a great idea is one thing—raising capital is another. Whether you’re pre-product, scaling, or deep into cap table gymnastics, access to the right VC funding is make-or-break.

Egypt’s capital has a raft of active venture capital firms and angel investors, and catching their attention can change the entire trajectory of your venture. This guide, based off the latest from Arageek and other sources, offers an alphabetical rundown of Cairo’s most influential players—because no founder needs to waste time scrolling through messy pitch deck group chats just to figure out who’s who.

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A15 backs early-stage startups across the MENA tech landscape, diving in at pre-seed and seed. Known for acting as a launchpad for local founders, it’s amassed a portfolio of 39 companies, with a few strong exits adding credibility. Bassem Raafat is often seen waving the A15 flag at panels—no surprise, given their reputation for giving Cairo’s next unicorns a nudge at the critical start.

With over $150 million raised across two hefty funds, Algebra Ventures is the powerhouse many ambitious startups want on their cap table. They focus on technology that transforms big markets, getting in around Series A or B, but don’t shy away from earlier rounds if founders show real spark. The portfolio has hardware bets and companies ranging from rent-now-pay-later to fintech. Not the easiest cheque to win, but a serious partner for scaling up.

Cairo Angels are, as the name suggests, the city’s best-known angel investor network. They’re one of the first ports of call for early-stage startups wanting local backers who understand the chaos and promise of the Egyptian market. The network runs regular investment meetings and is selective about who gets in the room. They’re particularly partial to e-commerce, mobile, and marketplaces. If you want a chance, bring a crisp deck—no fluff, just facts.

If you’re building to shake up financial services, e-commerce, or anything payments-related, Disruptech should be on your radar. This VC is all about founders who refuse to leave things as they are. Portfolio highlights include Lucky and Connect Money—brand names with significant local clout. They’re very much at the pre-seed to Series A game and actively leading deals in Cairo’s startup scene.

Backed by the Ministry of International Cooperation, Egypt Ventures exists to kick-start the entire startup scene. They invest directly in accelerators—Falak Startups is their best-known offspring—and pour capital into seed, pre-seed, and Series A rounds. They’re strongest in software and E-Commerce, and play a big role connecting startups to Cairo’s wider innovation network.

Headed by Tarek Fahim—whose brutal honesty you might’ve caught on the “Dawarha Sah” podcast—Endure Capital bets early and bets bold. They were in Careem long before everyone else woke up to its potential. Their portfolio spans food delivery, booming fintech, and even supersonic flight. Endure’s edge? Staying slightly ahead of market risk, not just following trends.

Falak Startups sits at the heart of the Cairo accelerator circuit—not just offering cheques up to 2 million EGP (about $65k), but surfacing fresh founders who can go the distance. They run both general and fintech-focused tracks, with solid state backing and collaboration from Egypt Ventures and EFG Hermes. If you’re hunting mentorship, workspace, and a real shot at building product-market fit, Falak’s programme is a safe bet.

Well-known for its digital payment networks, Fawry plays double duty—building core fintech infrastructure and slipping capital into delivery, e-commerce, mobile, and even hardware startups. Their support gives founders behind ventures like Mylerz and Brimore a strategic advantage in scaling payments and logistics in Egypt.

Flat6Labs is a household name for founders not only in Egypt but across all MENA. Their accelerator programmes are among the region’s best known, and they invest in more than 100 companies each year. They’ll put anywhere from $50,000 to $500,000 into tech startups and bring an impressive network of institutional partners to the table. If you want structure, exposure, and serious help on your pitch, this is where to go.

Innoventures is part accelerator, part investor, and all about pushing the boundaries in technology, media, energy, and creative sectors. Through the Startup Reactor programme, they help early-stage teams with funding, incubation, and advisory—often filling the gap for those who might not fit traditional VC moulds. Their focus is on getting ideas off the ground with minimal fuss.

Sawari Ventures has a proper regional focus, marshalling international and local funds with particular firepower invested in North Africa. They back innovation-led companies across fintech, edtech, healthtech—you name it. If your ambitions aren’t just Egyptian but continental, this is a firm to watch. They also put skin in the game by supporting Flat6Labs, helping fill that all-important early-stage gap.

If you're a founder navigating Cairo’s crowded pitch scene, keep this list handy: it’ll save hours, and might just point you to the next handshake or term sheet that changes everything. The city’s startup ecosystem is tough, energetic, and getting more competitive by the month. Sometimes all that stands between you and your next funding round is knowing where to look—and who to trust with your vision.