Algebra Ventures

Algebra Ventures is a Cairo-based venture capital firm founded in 2015, specializing in investments in technology startups within the Fintech sector. The firm targets high-growth companies that leverage innovation to disrupt large markets, focusing on areas such as consumer internet, e-commerce, enterprise software, and advanced digital technologies. Algebra Ventures typically invests between $0.1 million and $4 million, seeking minority stakes of 15% to 30% in the companies it backs. While its primary focus is on Series A and Series B funding rounds in Egypt, it is open to earlier-stage investments and opportunities across the MENA region, particularly in Jordan, Lebanon, the UAE, Tunisia, and Morocco. The firm prioritizes teams that demonstrate vision, insight, and the execution capabilities necessary to build scalable businesses.

Tarek Assaad

Managing Partner

Karim Hussein

Managing Partner

Omar Khashaba

General Partner

Ziad Mokhtar

Managing Partner

Past deals in Arab Countries

Khazna

Series A in 2022
Khazna operates a mobile application platform designed to enhance financial services for Egyptians, particularly targeting the 50% of smartphone users who lack access to formal financial systems. The super app provides a range of services including General Purpose Credit, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), bill payments, savings, and insurance. It also facilitates cash advances for employees to address unforeseen emergencies and allows users to transfer and receive funds without incurring transaction fees. By focusing on digitizing cash transactions, Khazna aims to offer convenient, effective, and secure financial solutions, thereby improving financial inclusion in Egypt and potentially beyond.

Brimore

Series A in 2022
Brimore is a social commerce platform that connects emerging brand owners with a network of individual distributors, enabling them to market and sell their products via social media. The platform facilitates a parallel distribution channel, allowing small local manufacturers to reach consumers directly through freelance sales agents. By leveraging data analytics, Brimore provides nationwide coverage across all twenty-seven governorates, enhancing the visibility and accessibility of emerging brands in the market. This approach supports local businesses by expanding their sales reach and fostering a community-driven sales model.

Orcas

Seed Round in 2022
Orcas is a hybrid tutoring platform with tailored learning plans for K-12 students in MENAP (Egypt, KSA, and Pakistan).

POSRocket

Venture Round in 2021
POSRocket, founded in 2016 and based in Amman, Jordan, offers a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) system designed to replace traditional cash registers. The platform is user-friendly and caters to a diverse range of businesses, including restaurants, boutique shops, coffee shops, bakeries, salons, spas, and dry cleaners. POSRocket's solution helps clients manage and grow their operations by optimizing manpower resources, regulating inventory, and generating various sales reports. This technology allows business owners to monitor their operations in real-time from any device, enabling smarter decision-making and enhanced operational efficiency.

Orcas

Venture Round in 2021
Orcas is a hybrid tutoring platform with tailored learning plans for K-12 students in MENAP (Egypt, KSA, and Pakistan).

GoodsMart

Venture Round in 2021
GoodsMart is a mobile application developed to facilitate online grocery shopping and delivery. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, the platform aggregates local grocery stores, allowing users to purchase groceries, personal care, and home care products conveniently. GoodsMart aims to provide premium products while ensuring timely delivery, with options for next-day drop-off. The service is designed to help consumers streamline their daily errands, enjoy fresh products, and save money by bringing essential items directly to their homes.

La Reina

Seed Round in 2020
La Reina is an online fashion rental platform based in Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in the rental of designer wedding and evening dresses, along with accessories. Founded in 2016, the company creates a marketplace where women can rent their evening and bridal gowns to one another. The platform features a diverse collection of designer dresses available in various sizes, allowing users to access high-quality fashion at discounted rates. This innovative approach not only promotes sustainable fashion practices but also provides an economical alternative for special occasions.

Khazna

Seed Round in 2020
Khazna operates a mobile application platform designed to enhance financial services for Egyptians, particularly targeting the 50% of smartphone users who lack access to formal financial systems. The super app provides a range of services including General Purpose Credit, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), bill payments, savings, and insurance. It also facilitates cash advances for employees to address unforeseen emergencies and allows users to transfer and receive funds without incurring transaction fees. By focusing on digitizing cash transactions, Khazna aims to offer convenient, effective, and secure financial solutions, thereby improving financial inclusion in Egypt and potentially beyond.

elmenus

Series B in 2020
Elmenus is a food discovery platform based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2011. The company operates a digital application that allows users to explore nearby restaurants and discover popular dishes, enhanced by community-generated content including photos, reviews, and ratings. Catering to over one million monthly users, Elmenus combines a social and visual experience to facilitate food discovery and ordering. It has expanded its presence with offices in several Egyptian cities, including Alexandria and Sharm El Sheikh. The platform's focus on personalized recommendations helps users find and enjoy the food they love, making it a significant player in Egypt's food tech landscape.

Yodawy

Series A in 2019
Yodawy Inc. is an online pharmacy and insurtech startup based in Giza, Egypt, founded in 2018. The company offers a mobile app that allows customers to browse and order pharmaceuticals and personal care products, with delivery facilitated through a network of over 500 pharmacies across the country. Yodawy's platform features an artificial intelligence-powered approval engine that streamlines the medicine ordering process, automatically applying insurance and copayment benefits from four major insurance carriers, with plans to onboard additional providers. Additionally, Yodawy provides a digital prescription app and a pharmacy portal, enhancing the overall experience for patients seeking convenient access to medications and healthcare products.

Orcas

Seed Round in 2019
Orcas is a hybrid tutoring platform with tailored learning plans for K-12 students in MENAP (Egypt, KSA, and Pakistan).

Brimore

Seed Round in 2019
Brimore is a social commerce platform that connects emerging brand owners with a network of individual distributors, enabling them to market and sell their products via social media. The platform facilitates a parallel distribution channel, allowing small local manufacturers to reach consumers directly through freelance sales agents. By leveraging data analytics, Brimore provides nationwide coverage across all twenty-seven governorates, enhancing the visibility and accessibility of emerging brands in the market. This approach supports local businesses by expanding their sales reach and fostering a community-driven sales model.

GoodsMart

Series A in 2019
GoodsMart is a mobile application developed to facilitate online grocery shopping and delivery. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, the platform aggregates local grocery stores, allowing users to purchase groceries, personal care, and home care products conveniently. GoodsMart aims to provide premium products while ensuring timely delivery, with options for next-day drop-off. The service is designed to help consumers streamline their daily errands, enjoy fresh products, and save money by bringing essential items directly to their homes.

Halan

Series A in 2018
Halan is a ride-hailing application that provides two and three-wheeler vehicle rides and on-demand logistics. The application also caters to businesses, offering smart-tech last-mile delivery through their integrated smart services using motorcycle and tricycles. It allows customers to request motorbike or tuk-tuk rides, or order food or goods for delivery via motorbikes or cargo tricycles. Halan also offers on-demand logistics solutions to support large organizations and small businesses alike in their distribution and supply chain. It also provides convenience and safety, while for the driver it offers incremental business. The application has delivered partnerships with fast-food chains like McDonald’s, KFC and Pizza Hut in Egypt. Halan was founded in November 2017 and is based in Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt.

HolidayMe

Series C in 2018
HolidayMe is an online travel portal founded in 2013 and operates under the registered trademark of Traveazy DMCC, with its headquarters in Dubai, UAE. The company provides a comprehensive travel booking platform that offers a range of services, including holiday planning, hotel bookings, customized travel packages, and booking vouchers. With a presence in multiple countries, including India, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, HolidayMe caters to both B2B and B2C markets, featuring products such as Umrah and leisure packages. The platform is designed to streamline the travel experience, allowing customers to easily select and book their desired holiday destinations through various payment methods. HolidayMe has received multiple accolades and recognition within the travel and startup community, highlighting its commitment to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions in a competitive market.

Halan

Series A in 2018
Halan is a ride-hailing application that provides two and three-wheeler vehicle rides and on-demand logistics. The application also caters to businesses, offering smart-tech last-mile delivery through their integrated smart services using motorcycle and tricycles. It allows customers to request motorbike or tuk-tuk rides, or order food or goods for delivery via motorbikes or cargo tricycles. Halan also offers on-demand logistics solutions to support large organizations and small businesses alike in their distribution and supply chain. It also provides convenience and safety, while for the driver it offers incremental business. The application has delivered partnerships with fast-food chains like McDonald’s, KFC and Pizza Hut in Egypt. Halan was founded in November 2017 and is based in Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt.

La Reina

Seed Round in 2018
La Reina is an online fashion rental platform based in Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in the rental of designer wedding and evening dresses, along with accessories. Founded in 2016, the company creates a marketplace where women can rent their evening and bridal gowns to one another. The platform features a diverse collection of designer dresses available in various sizes, allowing users to access high-quality fashion at discounted rates. This innovative approach not only promotes sustainable fashion practices but also provides an economical alternative for special occasions.

POSRocket

Venture Round in 2018
POSRocket, founded in 2016 and based in Amman, Jordan, offers a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) system designed to replace traditional cash registers. The platform is user-friendly and caters to a diverse range of businesses, including restaurants, boutique shops, coffee shops, bakeries, salons, spas, and dry cleaners. POSRocket's solution helps clients manage and grow their operations by optimizing manpower resources, regulating inventory, and generating various sales reports. This technology allows business owners to monitor their operations in real-time from any device, enabling smarter decision-making and enhanced operational efficiency.

FilKhedma

Seed Round in 2017
FilKhedma is the largest home services marketplace in Egypt, facilitating connections between users and reliable service providers for home cleaning, maintenance, and other essential services. The platform allows users to book quality guaranteed services online, ensuring a convenient experience. Service providers undergo a thorough onboarding process to ensure their qualifications, after which they can receive service requests through a dedicated mobile app. FilKhedma operates in three major Egyptian cities and caters to both residential and corporate clients, offering a range of services that include plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, air conditioning, and more. The company emphasizes punctual appointments and transparent pricing, aiming to deliver skilled technicians to meet diverse home maintenance needs.

GoodsMart

Series A in 2017
GoodsMart is a mobile application developed to facilitate online grocery shopping and delivery. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, the platform aggregates local grocery stores, allowing users to purchase groceries, personal care, and home care products conveniently. GoodsMart aims to provide premium products while ensuring timely delivery, with options for next-day drop-off. The service is designed to help consumers streamline their daily errands, enjoy fresh products, and save money by bringing essential items directly to their homes.

elmenus

Series A in 2017
Elmenus is a food discovery platform based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2011. The company operates a digital application that allows users to explore nearby restaurants and discover popular dishes, enhanced by community-generated content including photos, reviews, and ratings. Catering to over one million monthly users, Elmenus combines a social and visual experience to facilitate food discovery and ordering. It has expanded its presence with offices in several Egyptian cities, including Alexandria and Sharm El Sheikh. The platform's focus on personalized recommendations helps users find and enjoy the food they love, making it a significant player in Egypt's food tech landscape.
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