Foundation Ventures
Venture capitalCairo · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Foundation Ventures positions itself as an early-stage investor that provides founders with their first capital and extensive access across the region. The firm emphasizes strong returns measured as multiples in value per dollar invested and focuses on backing teams building industry-defining companies. Its portfolio spans sectors including edtech, fintech, retail, and proptech, with companies operating primarily across Egypt and the broader MENA region.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 9 of 14 portfolio companiesE-commerce ×5Logistics & Supply Chain ×4Marketplaces ×4Enterprise Software ×3SaaS ×3Retail Tech ×2AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1
HQs:Egypt×9
Who they back
founder profiles across 5 portfolio companiesAccelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 14 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCo-investorsP1 Ventures
Aydi builds agronomic software including ORTH, an AI assistant that learns a farm's land, crops, and weather to answer questions on pest detection and compliance, and a platform that unifies labor, inputs, and results into one system.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningSaaS
Co-investorsCOTU Ventures
FlashQ provides the dark stores, inventory replenishment, last-mile delivery, and technology stack that let retailers and brands offer sub-1-hour (30-60 minute) quick commerce delivery under their own app and website.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech
Flextock provides a fulfillment and logistics platform that manages warehouse operations, order consolidation, and cross-border expansion for e-commerce businesses.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSCairo, EG
Mohamed Mossaad(Founder)inEnas Siam(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlter GlobalBY Venture PartnersCapria VenturesMSA NovoTLcom CapitalY Combinator+3 more
Kenzz is an online retailer selling a wide range of consumer products, including mobile phones and accessories, home appliances, fashion, kitchenware, health and beauty items, furniture, tools, and toys.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesCairo, EG
Ahmad Atef(Founder)
Co-investorsOutliers VCSamurai Incubate
Minly is a marketplace connecting fans with celebrities and content creators for personalized video messages and direct engagement.
Creator EconomyMarketplaces
Khaled Zaki(Founder)in
Co-investors4DX VenturesBY Venture PartnersCapria VenturesValia VenturesGlobal Ventures
Egypt's leading financial wellness fintech enabling employee wage access
Co-investorsVKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)
An AI-powered operating system for construction procurement that replaces fragmented sourcing, pricing, and supplier management with an intelligent platform.
Co-investorsHaatchLove VenturesPortfolio VenturesTriple Point Ventures
Rabbit Mart operates an on-demand delivery app offering groceries, fresh produce, household items, cosmetics, and restaurant meals delivered to customers in about 15 minutes.
E-commerceFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainCairo, EG
Tarek ElGeresy(Founder)Walid Shabana(Founder)
Co-investorsMSA Novo
Sakneen provides a sales and inventory management platform for real estate professionals, enabling online transactions, CRM synchronization, and property distribution across sales teams.
Enterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSCairo, EG
Ramy Khorshed(Founder)inHussein Elkheshen(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAlgebra Ventures
Cairo, EG
Tarek Mokhtar(Founder)Ahmad Mokhtar(Founder)inSasan Hezarkhani(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelThe Raba PartnershipTLcom Capital
TFK is an online fashion and lifestyle retailer offering clothing, footwear, accessories, health and beauty, and home products for women, men, and kids from various brands.
E-commerceMarketplacesRetail Tech
Co-investorsA15Acasia VenturesCairo Angels Syndicate FundThe Raba Partnership
Trella operates a digital freight marketplace connecting shippers with vetted carriers for trucking and logistics across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesCairo, EG
Omar Hagrass(Founder)inAli El Atrash(Founder)inPierre Saad(Founder)in
Co-investors4DX VenturesFlucas VenturesLoftyInc CapitalMaersk GrowthNext Billion Capital PartnersVentureSouq+4 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesProlo · finsmes.com · Jul 14, 2026
Flextock · logupdateafrica.com · Feb 23, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Foundation Ventures made?
- Foundation Ventures has 12 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Foundation Ventures invest at?
- Foundation Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Foundation Ventures's typical check size?
- Foundation Ventures typically writes checks of $500K – $1M.
- What sectors does Foundation Ventures focus on?
- Foundation Ventures focuses on EdTech, Fintech, PropTech, Retail Tech.
- Where is Foundation Ventures located?
- Foundation Ventures is headquartered in Cairo, EG.
- Does Foundation Ventures lead rounds?
- Foundation Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Foundation Ventures co-invest with?
- Foundation Ventures most often shares deals with Y Combinator, 4DX Ventures, BY Venture Partners, among 21 tracked co-investors.
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