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 8 of 13 portfolio companiesE-commerce ×4Logistics & Supply Chain ×4Enterprise Software ×3Marketplaces ×3SaaS ×3Retail Tech ×2AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1
HQs:Egypt×6
Investments · 13 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFlashQ 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
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
Minly is a marketplace connecting fans with celebrities and content creators for personalized video messages and direct engagement.
Creator EconomyMarketplaces
Egypt's leading financial wellness fintech enabling employee wage access
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 Chain
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
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
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFlextock · logupdateafrica.com · Feb 23, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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