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.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prolo | Jul 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Flextock | Feb 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Aydi Technologies Company | Sep 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Zeus AI Ltd | Jul 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Swypex | May 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Mazen Nadim
Managing Partner
Ziyad Hamdy
Managing Partner
Omar Barakat
Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Foundation Ventures based?
Foundation Ventures is headquartered in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt.
When was Foundation Ventures founded?
Foundation Ventures was founded in 2018.
How many portfolio companies does Foundation Ventures have?
Foundation Ventures has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Foundation Ventures's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Prolo, Flextock, Aydi Technologies Company, Zeus AI Ltd, Swypex.
What was Foundation Ventures's most recent investment?
Foundation Ventures's most recent investment on Caplight was in Prolo in 2026.
What sectors does Foundation Ventures focus on?
Foundation Ventures focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Foundation Ventures focus on?
Foundation Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Foundation Ventures's AUM?
Foundation Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.