What stage does Startup Tunisia invest at?

Startup Tunisia invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Late Stage stages.

What sectors does Startup Tunisia focus on?

Startup Tunisia focuses on Sector Agnostic.

Where is Startup Tunisia located?

Startup Tunisia is headquartered in Tunis, TN.

Startup Tunisia

Government fund

Tunis · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 9 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Startup Tunisia is a government-backed national initiative designed to stimulate the country's startup ecosystem and disrupt its economy. It leverages Tunisia's strategic geographic position as a bridge between Europe, Africa, and the wider world, its young and highly educated population, a strong global diaspora, and modern infrastructure. Central to the initiative is the Startup Act, described as a unique legal framework promoting entrepreneurship and innovation. The program also coordinates startup support organizations and special programs to help develop and grow the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Tunisia.

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Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage

Pre-Seed–Late Stage

Tunis, TN

Instruments

Equity

Team · 9 people

from the firm's website

Anis Sahbani

Holds a PhD in Robotics and is a Senior Lecturer at Sorbonne University; founded Enova Robotics in 2014, the first company in Africa and MENA to design and manufacture its own robots.

Hanen Kaaouana· Founder & CEO, YC Business and Financial Advising

A Tunisian professional specialized in taxation, finance and startup development with 17 years of experience; founder and CEO of a Tunis-based consulting firm.

Mehdi Nakouri

An innovation expert with over 10 years at the intersection of tech, entrepreneurship and impact; co-founder of Factory 619 and the e-health startup studio Factory 319.

Hassen Arfaoui· Principal, 216 Capital Ventures

Principal at 216 Capital Ventures with over 8 years in venture capital and private equity, having led multiple investment funds and support programs backing African startups.

Cyrine Mehiri Ben Achma

Has over 10 years in entrepreneurship and more than 6 years supporting entrepreneurs and investors through leadership of Wikistartup's programs; founded her own company.

Ghazi Saddem· Startup Advisor

An expert in strategy, management and digital transformation who supports startups on structuring, growth, market access and fundraising, and has helped design incubation and acceleration programs internationally.

Jihene El Ouakdi

Director of the Higher School of Digital Economy (ESEN) and Academic Lead at the University of Manouba's Observatory, with a PhD in Finance from Laval University; her research focuses on innovation, governance and financial markets.

Rim Saied· President

An architect by training with experience in research valorization, entrepreneurship and innovation; currently CEO of El Ghazala Technopark S2T Smart Tunisian Technoparks.

Wissem El Mekki· Inspector General of Communications, Ministry of Communication Technologies

A legal expert leading the Digital Economy Directorate since 2016; he helped develop the Startup Act and serves as the ministry's focal point for the Startup Tunisia program.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Startup Tunisia invest at?: Startup Tunisia invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Startup Tunisia focus on?: Startup Tunisia focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Startup Tunisia located?: Startup Tunisia is headquartered in Tunis, TN.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

from their channel

Ecosystem Day #01 - Highlights

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La communauté des startups vous souhaite la bonne année 2022

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Startup Tunisia : Lancement du projet Startups et PME Innovantes

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Ecosystem builders and SSOs: exploring their role in developing a thriving ecosystem

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Startup Support Organizations role: Mind Gap

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La compétition, élément moteur du développement d'écosystème

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