Falak Startups
AcceleratorCairo · Pre-Seed–Seed · 11 people tracked
Investment thesis
Falak Startups focuses on high-potential early-stage Egyptian ventures that can drive economic growth and innovation. Beyond capital, the firm offers hands-on support to portfolio companies including strategic guidance, operational expertise, and access to its network to help startups scale in Egypt and beyond. It also runs accelerator programs and educational initiatives aimed at building investment capabilities and fostering connections across the local startup ecosystem.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×1
Portfolio companies · 1 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeMayday automates month-end accounting workflows for finance teams using Xero or QuickBooks, eliminating manual work and errors while providing ERP-level insights.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
David(Founder & CEO)Griff(Co-founder)
Co-investorsFlying Fox Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMayday · trysignalbase.com · May 25, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Falak Startups invest at?
- Falak Startups invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Falak Startups focus on?
- Falak Startups focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Falak Startups located?
- Falak Startups is headquartered in Cairo, EG.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamSTEP 2022: Ahmed Hazem Dakroury, CEO of Falak Startups
The Change Officer · Ahmed Hazem Dakroury
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