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Foundation Ventures

Foundation Ventures

Overview

Foundation Ventures is an early-growth stage venture capital fund that backs daring founders building industry-defining companies in Egypt and the MENA region. They unlock massive growth for our portfolio companies by giving them access to the largest network of distribution channels across the region. The firm focuses on Egyptian startups, utilizing local know-how and private capital to support and build solid foundations for its portfolio. FV's investment strategy revolves around leveraging the resources of their Limited Partners and Enterprise Partners allowing companies to unlock immediate growth.

Year Founded

2018

Portfolio Companies

12

Investments

Foundation Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
ProloJul 2026SeedCo-investor
FlextockFeb 2026Series ACo-investor
Aydi Technologies CompanySep 2025SeedCo-investor
SaydiSep 2025SeedCo-investor
SwypexMay 2024SeedCo-investor

Key People

Mazen Nadim

Managing Partner

Omar Barakat

Managing Partner

Ziyad Hamdy

Managing Partner

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersCairo, Cairo
Year Founded2018

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