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Since 2019, Sawari Ventures has backed 6 African startups across 10 disclosed funding rounds totaling $108.7M, most heavily in Egypt and Fintech.
Sawari Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Cairo, Egypt, investing in knowledge and innovation based technologies across North Africa. It backs entrepreneurs who are building scalable, technology driven businesses that can reshape industries and drive economic growth in the region. In Africa, Sawari Ventures focuses on early and growth stage companies, actively participating at seed, Series A, and Series B stages. Based on recorded activity between October 2019 and May 2023, the firm has invested at least 108.7 million dollars across ten funding rounds, all in Egypt. Its portfolio in this period reflects a strong focus on fintech, including companies such as axis, Money Fellows, and BLNK, alongside significant investments in edtech and consumer services through Almentor, GoodsMart, and Elves App. Sawari Ventures has built a diversified portfolio of North Africa focused technology companies and seed vehicles across Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco, as highlighted on its official portfolio page. It collaborates with a range of international and regional co investors and has raised dedicated funds to support the growth of innovative and scalable businesses in the region, reinforcing its role as a leading institutional investor in Egypt’s venture ecosystem.
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Sawari Ventures has backed 6 African startups across 10 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $108.7M since 2019.
Mostly Seed: 4 of its 10 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Venture (Round not Specified) (2).
Its tracked rounds lean toward Fintech (6), EdTech (3), E-commerce & Retail (1), and 1 more sector.
Sawari Ventures most often shares rounds with Partech (4 shared deals), Egypt Ventures (3 shared deals), Tiger Global (2 shared deals).
Sawari Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, that invests in knowledge and innovation based technology companies across North Africa. Its official website confirms its focus on empowering entrepreneurs in Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco through dedicated venture funds.
Sawari Ventures has backed several notable Egyptian technology companies, including fintech firms axis, Money Fellows, and BLNK, edtech platform Almentor, e commerce and retail company GoodsMart, and travel and mobility service Elves App. Its official portfolio further includes additional North Africa focused technology startups and seed funds across sectors such as fintech, e commerce, edtech, healthtech, deeptech, logistics, and travel.
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