Vision Ventures

Vision Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm founded by experienced entrepreneurs. The firm invests in innovative startups at the Seed and Series A stages across a wide range of verticals. It provides hands-on support to portfolio companies in marketing, sales, product and service development, financial planning and management, expansion and growth strategy, and related areas, helping founders turn ideas into successful ventures. The team combines extensive startup experience with a track record of guiding companies toward success and rapid growth, drawing on multinational and multicultural perspectives from work in multiple markets. Vision Ventures aims to collaborate with entrepreneurs to address early-stage challenges and accelerate value creation for portfolio companies and their stakeholders.

Kais Al-Essa

Founding Partner and CEO

Past deals in Egypt

Buseet

Convertible Note in 2021
Buseet Corporation is a shared mobility startup based in Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in developing an online platform for booking bus rides. Founded in 2016, the platform allows users to easily select their pickup and drop-off points, pay with a credit card, and access information about their driver and bus. Buseet focuses on improving the daily commute for families by offering a one-step booking service that utilizes saved locations and provides options for nearby stations. The platform also features fixed routes and times for air-conditioned buses, along with personalized customer support, enabling users to efficiently plan their daily transportation needs.

Chefaa

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2017, Chefaa is a Cairo-based company that develops a smart medicine system application. It connects users with local pharmacies for online medication orders and provides medication reminders.

Tamara

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Tamara is a prominent shopping and payments platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and serves the GCC region. Founded in September 2020 by Abdulmajeed Alsukhan and his partners, the company aims to revolutionize shopping, payment, and banking experiences. With a workforce of over 350 employees, Tamara operates additional offices in the UAE, Egypt, Germany, and Vietnam. The platform empowers merchants by providing flexible payment solutions, including installment options, through its application programming interfaces and plugins. This functionality enhances customer experiences and boosts sales for merchants. Tamara has established a robust customer base of 6 million and collaborates with over 15,000 partner merchants, which include both leading global brands and local small and medium enterprises. The company has successfully raised significant funding, highlighting its strong market presence and growth potential.

Shezlong

Seed Round in 2019
Shezlong is an online mental health platform based in Cairo, Egypt, established in 2014. It is recognized as the first and largest online psychotherapy service targeting Arabic-speaking individuals, primarily in the MENA region but also serving clients in over 85 countries worldwide. The platform connects users with licensed therapists through video sessions, ensuring privacy and convenience. Shezlong offers a comprehensive range of services, including access to informative blogs, psychometric assessments, and personalized therapist recommendations, all designed to support users in their mental wellness journey. With a network of over 350 therapists, Shezlong aims to empower both clients and mental health professionals, making professional counseling accessible and integrated into users' daily lives.

Taskty.com

Seed Round in 2019
Taskty.com is an online marketplace based in Egypt that connects users with individuals and service agencies to fulfill various short-term tasks for both home and business. Founded in 2012, the platform offers a diverse range of services, including translation, copywriting, graphic design, event photography, house maintenance, and private nursing. Additionally, Taskty provides access to a variety of household services, such as housekeeping, pest control, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work, allowing customers to select providers based on their specific needs and budget.

Buseet

Seed Round in 2019
Buseet Corporation is a shared mobility startup based in Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in developing an online platform for booking bus rides. Founded in 2016, the platform allows users to easily select their pickup and drop-off points, pay with a credit card, and access information about their driver and bus. Buseet focuses on improving the daily commute for families by offering a one-step booking service that utilizes saved locations and provides options for nearby stations. The platform also features fixed routes and times for air-conditioned buses, along with personalized customer support, enabling users to efficiently plan their daily transportation needs.

Buseet

Seed Round in 2018
Buseet Corporation is a shared mobility startup based in Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in developing an online platform for booking bus rides. Founded in 2016, the platform allows users to easily select their pickup and drop-off points, pay with a credit card, and access information about their driver and bus. Buseet focuses on improving the daily commute for families by offering a one-step booking service that utilizes saved locations and provides options for nearby stations. The platform also features fixed routes and times for air-conditioned buses, along with personalized customer support, enabling users to efficiently plan their daily transportation needs.
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