Seedstars

Seedstars is an accelerator and investment firm based in Geneva, Switzerland, founded in 2012. It supports startups in emerging and frontier markets across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, and Asia, backing ventures that address financial services, healthcare, education, and commerce through accelerator programs and early-stage investments.

Paul Ark

Venture Partner

Michael Weber

Managing Partner

Past deals in Egypt

Agel

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Agel aims to transform traditional financial services by offering digital, cashless, and Sharia-compliant merchandise credit limits to micro-small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) within its network. This aligns with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and Egypt's 2030 plan for financial inclusion.

Orcas

Seed Round in 2022
Orcas Solutions Limited operates an online marketplace that connects parents and students with experienced and reliable private tutors and babysitters in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. Founded in 2014 and based in Cairo, the company provides a hybrid tutoring platform that offers live tutoring sessions along with personalized learning plans and courses. This approach enables students to receive tailored educational experiences, enhancing their learning and making education more enjoyable. Through its services, Orcas Solutions aims to empower students and support families in finding quality educational and childcare resources.

Dryve

Funding Round in 2020
Dryve is Egypt's leading mobility platform, facilitating peer-to-peer car sharing and limo-hailing services. Launched in 2018, it offers users access to over 3,500 rental cars through its mobile application. Dryve provides safe, convenient, and efficient transportation options, including short-term rentals and chauffeured cars.

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.

7keema

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2017, 7keema specializes in providing on-demand nursing services tailored to various needs. They offer a wide range of professional care including basic care, post-ICU, hospice care, home shifts, ostomy care, elderly care, and post-pregnancy care. Their services are delivered through a user-friendly mobile application, ensuring reliable healthcare at home.
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