138 Pyramids
Impact investorGiza · Seed–Growth
Investment thesis
138 Pyramids is a development finance initiative focused on strengthening Egypt's economy by supporting the small and medium enterprise sector. It targets early-growth, high-impact businesses that generate significant employment opportunities, taking minority equity stakes in exchange for funding. Beyond capital, the firm helps close the SME funding gap that limits access to bank loans, and offers hands-on support including business development, market strategy, financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions guidance, networking introductions to partners and customers, recruitment help, and complementary services such as accounting, strategic and financial planning, corporate governance, and HR advice to make companies more investible and creditworthy.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does 138 Pyramids invest at?
- 138 Pyramids invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does 138 Pyramids focus on?
- 138 Pyramids focuses on Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is 138 Pyramids located?
- 138 Pyramids is headquartered in Giza, EG.
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