Cairo · Pre-Seed–Seed · 59 people tracked
Investment thesis
Flat6Labs positions itself as an entrepreneurial ecosystem architect across the Middle East and Africa, supporting founders at various stages through acceleration programs, ecosystem development, and tailored innovation services. Operating from multiple regional offices since 2011, it collaborates with partners to run startup programs and advise startups, corporates, and governments. The organization emphasizes inclusivity, with a track record of backing underserved entrepreneurs including women and forcibly displaced individuals. It is part of the F6 Group and works alongside F6 Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage seed investments.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 31, 2026.
Team · 59 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Flat6Labs went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 6 of 6 portfolio companiesMarketplaces ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2Healthtech ×2SaaS ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Cloud Computing ×1Construction Tech ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1
HQs:Egypt×1India×1Lebanon×1Poland×1Tunisia×1
Portfolio companies · 6 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeEmonovo (formerly MARJ3) is a study-abroad platform that helps students in the MENA region search and apply to over 2,000 degree programs across universities in the USA, Europe and other countries, offering admission counselling, visa and document assistance.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechMarketplaces
AHMED ELGEBALY(Founder)in
Co-investorsExpert DOJO
Hustro develops software for managing quality control and safety on construction projects, helping general contractors prevent disputes with customers and subcontractors.
Construction TechPropTechSaaSWrocław, PL
Ernest Szydelski(Co-founder, CEO)Andrzej Bogatko(Co-founder, Designer)Adam Subotkowski(Co-founder, CTO)
Co-investorsShibumi International
Chefaa is a digital pharmacy platform in Egypt that connects users with pharmacies and enables prescription medication ordering, delivery to home, refill reminders, and health management services.
B2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureE-commerceHealthtechMarketplacesEgypt, EG
Doaa ArefRasha Rady
Co-investors500 GlobalAsia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)Global BrainLoftyInc CapitalNewtown PartnersVision Ventures+2 more
DocVita is an online mental health clinic that connects patients with verified therapists and psychiatrists in India via WhatsApp, video consultations, and in-person appointments.
Digital HealthHealthtechMarketplacesMental HealthWellness & FitnessBengaluru, IN
Anmol Arora(Founder)inVikram Patel(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Fundbot delivers custom-built digital solutions for cloud migrations, data governance, and application development, serving SMEs, large corporates, government entities, and financial institutions.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSBeirut, LB
Co-investorsSalica Investments
Kamioun operates a B2B mobile platform for ordering wholesale inventory for cornershops and small retailers in Tunisia, with delivery in under 24 hours.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech
Co-investorsDakar Network Angels (DNA)E3 CapitalJANNGO Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesHustro · hustro.com · Apr 25, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Flat6Labs invest at?
- Flat6Labs invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Flat6Labs's typical check size?
- Flat6Labs typically writes checks of $15K – $1.5M.
- What sectors does Flat6Labs focus on?
- Flat6Labs focuses on E-commerce, Impact & Social Good, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Flat6Labs located?
- Flat6Labs is headquartered in Cairo, EG.
- Does Flat6Labs lead rounds?
- Flat6Labs typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
From the blog
visit blog ↗Flat6Labs recently launched StartAlgeria to strengthen entrepreneur support organizations across Algeria's startup ecosystem, expanded the Egypt PropTech Challenge for real estate technology startups, and completed the sixth cohort of its Riyadh Seed Program with significant seed deployment and follow-on funding in Saudi Arabia. AI summary
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamLe Podcast: Yehia Houry - Managing Director de Flat6Labs
Go My Code · Yehia Houry
"Don't be an entrepreneur!" - Sawari Ventures & Flat6Labs' Ahmed El Alfi On Entrepreneurship
Inc. Arabia · Ahmed El Alfi
Interview de Yehia Houry par Mounira Hamdi, Managing director of Flat6Labs Tunis, en direct de VIVA Technology Paris #VivatechTn avec TunisianStartups &... | By TunisianStartups
Yehia Houry · facebook.com
Nawah Pre-Accelerator Program First Showcase Day
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MedSupport Startup
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Rouh Startup
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