North Africa / 
Egypt / Giza
Sawari Ventures
Sawari Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Cairo, investing in knowledge and innovation-based technologies across North Africa. <p></p> In our part of the world, everywhere you look, there are huge opportunities to be captured and entire industries ripe for transformation. We believe the best way to tackle these transformations is to pair the best talent with smart capital. Our goal is to empower entrepreneurs in the region to create innovative solutions that will drive the region’s economies for years to come. <p></p> Our Investment Thesis <br> We focus our investments on growth and early-stage startups across industries, in sectors including consumer internet, fintech, edtech, healthtech, deeptech, and e-commerce and enabling infrastructure. <p></p> We provide a small allocation to seed stage investments and, through our investments in the Tunis and Cairo seed stage vehicles of Flat6Labs, further contribute to building and strengthening the region’s early-stage ecosystem. <p></p> How we operate and invest is driven by our core convictions: <mark><br>Innovation <br> Our region has an abundance of talent that we are convinced can transform industries if given the opportunity, capital, and necessary support. Our deeptech investments are testament to the innovation that can and will grow out of this region. <p></p>Value Creation <br> We see ourselves as proactive investors who go beyond providing capital. We continuously strive to bring expertise, operational support, and value-add to the companies we work with, and in the process build successful, sustainable companies that capitalize on their opportunities. </mark> <p></p>Responsible Investment <br> We aim to create value not only to our portfolio and investors, but to the wider ecosystem and societies in which we operate. In support of this vision, we have established a tailored framework to effectively integrate ESG considerations into fund decision making. We are also raising awareness and building capacity in ESG matters both at the fund and portfolio level. In the process, we are looking to establish Sawari Ventures as the go-to VC fund for ESG & Impact integration in the region. Sawari Ventures North Africa Fund I & Egypt Fund I <p></p> Our dual fund structure, with Netherlands-incorporated North Africa Fund I and Egypt-incorporated Egypt Fund I, allows us to bring together international capital from our DFI partners and domestic capital from local stakeholders. We believe that this combination of international funds and expertise with local knowledge and roots is critical, and demonstrates how far the local ecosystem has come. <p></p> Founded in 2010, with currently 70M USD AUM, to date, we have invested in 19 companies and 2 seed stage vehicles.
Premium Workspace
Our goal is to offer a space for exchanging experiences through shared knowledge. The first and most popular coworking space in Haram. You'll find all what you need from shared areas, meeting rooms, private offices, party rooms and a nice balcony in front of Cairo mall. You'll enjoy <mark>high speed internet connection, drinks, cozy place to focus, meet and have fun, and access to all facilities, restaurants and services in Haram street.</mark>
Work Yard Giza
We're the launchpad for your business success! Our coworking spaces are the perfect launchpad for entrepreneurs, startups and freelancers looking to soar to new heights. We provide everything you need to turn your ideas into successful ventures, from mentorship and networking opportunities to access to funding and resources. <mark>Our flexible and cost-effective spaces are designed to foster collaboration, creativity and innovation. Let us handle the logistics while you focus on your core operations, and join a community of like-minded individuals on their way to success. </mark> Together we'll reach new heights!
Chefchaoun
Chefchaoun is a multi-activity company that is operating based on a strong social mission. It aims to fulfill the needs of startups by providing a cozy, inspiring, and at the same time, professional venue, where they can work on their projects, also providing them with a space to collaborate and take initiatives with other entities, believing it will be a chance for learning and sharing experiences.<p></p> Some examples of the services provided are (<mark>co-working spaces, meeting and lecture venues, consultation, partnerships with student activities, monthly campaigns and events, workshops, library, entertainment and fun room</mark>). <p></p> Workspace Features:<br> Quiet room<br> The quiet room contains 9 desks , the main advantage of those desks that talks and mobile calls are not allowed, to give you a perfect atmosphere to concentrate without noise or interruption. Also attached with the room a balcony with a nice setup and view , you can you it for talks , phone calls , rest or in food time. <br>Facilities: <br> - Air conditioned. <br> - WiFi. <br> - Separate desks. <br> - Quality of silence. <p></p> Private office<br> Private office for monthly rent. <br>Facilities: <br> - Air conditioned. <br> - WiFi. <br> - kitchen access. <br> - Printing services. <br> - Daily Cleaning. <br> - Outdoor terrace.
Vienna
Vienna is a work space that supports startups, activities, NGOs and Individuals. A workspace with Elegant decor, has variety of options: <mark><br>- Sharing area for 1-4 friends to study and you can add tables to make it bigger! <br> - Workstation for single use, it gives you the privacy you need <br>- Two Balconies with amazing view <br>- 5 rooms with different spaces starting from 5 to 50 person <br> - A/C and Internet WiFi 16 MB </mark> <p></p> Why should we be your choice <p></p> Prices: <br> Because the prices of every need have changed to become more expensive Vienna made offers and the prices are more suitable. <p></p>Location: <br> <mark>Our location is excellent and this is simply because we are in front of the University Girls Hotel on October 6 and next to Al-Azbi Pharmacy central axis</mark> <p></p>Calm: <br> We can keep calm and it helps to increase the focus <p></p>Interaction: <br> You will find comfort in dealing. This is because you will find a top team in cooperation <p></p> Drinks: <br> You can make the drink you like and also by yourself <p></p> Internet: <br> You will find very fast internet
BenchMark
It is a shared workspace and providing a suitable work environment with a high level of feasibility for a better work environment and a set of services for entrepreneurs, emerging projects, groups or social activities, and this will be through <mark><br>1. Fully equipped meeting room and data show. <br>2. An integrated office to practice your work better for all Freelancers, and also for Entrepreneurs who need a place to work. <br>3. Fully equipped training halls for up to 40 people <br>4. There are other services to facilitate and provide a level of comfort, such as fast internet, drinks, reservation service, and others.</mark>
1864 Accelerator
The 1864 Accelerator constitutes the first local financial technology focused 'FinTech' startup accelerator program of its kind in Egypt. Powered by Flat6Labs in partnership with Barclays Bank Egypt, the accelerator is a solid platform for fostering the 'FinTech' innovation space in Egypt through enabling entrepreneurs to transform their disruptive ideas into commercially viable solutions. <p></p> The program welcomes ideas and startups across all business areas related to financial services, including but not limited to; payments, digital banking solutions, banking relationships, machine learning, lending, trading, cyber security, data analytics, payments, cryptocurrency, insurance, wealth management, asset management, and capital markets. <p></p> SUPPORT & OFFERINGS <mark><br> - Funding <br> - Mentorship <br> - Coaching <br> - Training <br> - Industry Support by Barclays <br> - Full-time support staff <br> - Weekly Pitch Night <br> - Perks & Services <br> - Legal Support <br> - Office Space <br> - Business Networking Event <br> - Demo Day </mark>
NU TechSpace
NUTechSpace is the first Technology Incubator specialized in Cognitive Technologies in Egypt,We help startups improve their product and business model and prepare them to scale worldwide. <p></p> Vision <br> <mark>To develop a thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem of innovative technology, education and responsible business that will contribute in trans formative impact on the Egyptian Economy.</mark> <p></p> Mission <br> We aim to help technology based startups and provide them the necessary tools to succeed through building, innovating, and commercializing their products to contribute to the economic growth.
TIEC
The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, TIEC, drives economic growth by providing knowledge and financial support to entrepreneurs and startups. Since 2010, we seek to unleash creative solutions and innovative ideas that make impacts in Egypt. Our vision expands well beyond local benefits; <mark>we aim for being a leading regional hub and world-class center for entrepreneurship and innovation. </mark> <p></p> Vision and Mission<br> IT innovations make our life easier and improve its quality. Entrepreneurial businesses spur economic growth and add to national incomes. Startups, innovators and entrepreneurs need to overcome challenges, capitalize on new opportunities and avoid potential pitfalls. The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) help them raise funds and bring them extremely close to their causes. <p></p> Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center(TIEC) runs an accelerator program to catapult startups towards investments and success by providing them with mentorship and business education. <mark>This program offers acceleration services, learning by doing business opportunities, business coaching, guidance & knowledge on topics like development of business models, market entry strategies, operations management, minimum viable product development, financial & budget planning of the businesses, access to workshops & boot camp programs and pitching opportunities in front of potential investors.</mark>
Start Egypt
Start Egypt hosts a pre-acceleration incubation program that empowers, inspires, and supports entrepreneurs of Egypt to build socially impactful business enterprises. <mark>This 4-month incubation program is funded by UK's DFID (Department for International Development) and is focused on providing members with mentorship, training, coaching, tailored business support, and access to network with industry corporates.</mark> They encourage young entrepreneurial minds and assist them to turn their business ideas into scalable and profitable business ventures.
Mint Incubator
Mint Incubator operates a business program to support startups by providing them investment to take their startup businesses to the next level. <mark>Their 3-month business program offers mentorship, customized business support, training, workshops, business knowledge on topics like growth, marketing, sales, finance, legal, accounting, governance, branding, and many more, networking opportunities, coworking space, and various growth-enabled business perks & tools to the participating startups.</mark> Some of its portfolio companies are Promental, Hire Bits, Reshrimp, Startup Manager, Mayday, Cyber Talent, and many more.
ITIDA
Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) runs a technology incubator business program that helps early-stage startups and entrepreneurs by offering them business support services, flexible business workspaces, and shared facilities. <mark>They assist startups to turn their business prototype, plans & ideas into successful business ventures.</mark> This program promotes economic development by providing entrepreneurs with job opportunities, mentorship & guidance, incubation services, emergence support, a collaborative business environment, cash upto EGP 60K, in-kind services, and tools & equipment for growth.
Flat6Labs Egypt
Flat6Labs is the MENA region’s leading seed and early stage venture capital firm, currently running the most renowned startup programs in the region. <mark>Annually, Flat6Labs invests in more than 100 innovative and technology-driven startups enabling thousands of passionate entrepreneurs to achieve their daring ambitions and ultimately becoming their institutional co-founders.</mark> <p></p> Flat6Labs has extensive experience supporting startups of all stages across the MENA region. We work with our investors, partners, and other startup support organizations in the startup ecosystem to support startups from idea-stage all the way to Series A. <p></p> Since its launch in 2011 by Sawari Ventures, Flat6Labs has been a key player in building and re-shaping the entrepreneurial scene in Egypt, offering young innovators with unique business ideas the opportunity to turn their vision into market-leading ventures. Egypt is recognized for being such a fertile place of growth due to the remarkable increase in the number of deals and total funding (31% increase in 2020) that the country has seen in recent years.
New Giza University
Advances in Information Technology are reshaping the world as we know it. Whether it’s in transportation, entertainment, education, medicine, or telecommunication, there is almost no area that has not been directly affected by advances made in the IT domain. The School of Information Technology offers a program that was designed with the aim of providing its students with an education that sets them apart. <p></p> To do so, the program offers a strong curriculum that covers the foundations, while bringing students awareness of cutting-edge technologies in their selected specialization tracks. <p></p> The school also emphasizes the practical aspect of the field and provides students with various means to practice what they have learned both inside and outside the classroom.<mark> The skills that the school cultivates, ensure that students will be able to keep up with advances in the IT domain and to maneuver its rapidly changing landscape.</mark> Furthermore, a strong business component means that graduates from this school can start their own businesses upon graduating as well as play effective roles in existing organizations.
Nile University
Why Information Technology and Computer Science at Nile University? - Distinguished experience and highly educated professors and teaching assistants. <br> - An excellent relationship with international Information Technology vendors including IBM, Microsoft, SAP, DELL EMC, Google and others. <br> - Project-based learning approach. <br> - Small class sizes and dedicated mentorship using in-campus and online office hours. <br> - <mark>Advanced academic undergraduate programs including Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Informatics and Computer Science with a focus on Media Informatics and Big Data/Data Science. </mark <br> - Unique Master of Science and Professional Master Programs in Information Security, Software Engineering and Informatics. <br> - High-quality diplomas in big data/data science and bioinformatics. <p></p> The Computer Science program at Nile University provides students with enormous knowledge that builds their ability to apply computer science theories, abstraction, design and implementation to solve real-life problems. <mark>The program has a strong lab-based learning emphasis and culminates in capstone projects, to design and implement practical computing systems that meet the scientific, technological and administrative needs of business and industry in the global economy.</mark>
Cairo University
The world has witnessed enormous and unprecedented developments in the fields of communications and information technology during the past few years. These developments redoubled the responsibility of the computers and information faculties in qualifying their students in order to graduate the specialized People who are able to deal with the information technology and communications revolution. Within the framework of Cairo University policy that aims to gain a model to the university of the future through developing and updating its educational programs. <p></p> Making an effort to achieve the authorized criteria of the international Academy. <mark>The Faculty of Computers and Information attempts to develop the system of study and reevaluating the curricula and applying the latest educational systems that provide more participation and choice for students to study the subjects according to their abilities and desires.</mark> Within this framework, the Faculty endeavors to apply the system of credit hours that is effective in the international universities.