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Looking to take your startup to the next level? From funding and mentorship to accelerator programmes and investor connections, these companies are helping startups across Egypt and the MENA region turn ideas into scalable businesses. Whether you’re at the pre-seed stage or ready to expand, here are some of the key players supporting founders on their growth journey.

Editor’s note: We’ve updated this carousel following feedback about changes within Egypt’s VC ecosystem. Some slides have been removed to ensure the information remains as accurate and relevant as possible. Thank you to everyone helping us keep our content reliable.

Clarification: Acasia Ventures, mentioned in the slide, should be Acasia Group, part of Sultan Ventures. These are two separate entities, and the image featured represents Acasia Group, not Acasia Ventures. We apologise for the mix-up.

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NVIDIA’s startup ecosystem has officially reached Egypt. 🇪🇬

Through a collaboration with RiseUp, A15 and BitRoot, local AI founders can now gain access to NVIDIA’s wider network, including GPU credits, technical training, expert guidance and go-to-market support.

For Egyptian AI startups, this is about more than visibility. Access to advanced computing, specialised expertise and global connections could make it easier to build stronger products and scale beyond the local market.

The real impact, however, will depend on what happens after the launch and how many founders turn this access into long-term growth. 🚀

#Traction

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@StartupSceneME: NVIDIA, the US semiconductor and AI computing company, has brought its global startup ecosystem to Egypt for the first time through a collaboration with Egyptian startup platform RiseUp, venture capital firm A15 and innovation company BitRoot.

Held at the Grand Egyptian Museum, the event marked the country's first NVIDIA SIGNALS session and the first local edition of NVIDIA Inception, the company's global startup programme, bringing Egyptian founders together with NVIDIA's technical teams, regional Inception startups and investors.

The session was led by Basil Fateen, NVIDIA's Head of Startups and Venture Capital for the Middle East and Africa, who discussed emerging AI trends, lessons from regional startups building on NVIDIA's technology stack, and the qualities investors look for in AI companies.

Founders also took part in an open Q&A covering the NVIDIA Inception programme, which offers benefits including GPU credits, technical training and go-to-market support.

The event also featured a panel discussion moderated by Fateen, with Omar Mansour, Chief Technology Officer at Intella; Omar Abdelwahed, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Valify Solutions; Moustafa Menessy, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Paymob; and Farah Osman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Bluworks, who shared their experiences building AI-driven companies in the region.

"Egypt's AI ecosystem is growing rapidly. Through NVIDIA SIGNALS, we're helping founders access the knowledge, partnerships, and opportunities they need to compete globally," Abdelhameed Sharara, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of RiseUp, said.

Fateen added that Egypt is home to a growing community of AI startups tackling meaningful challenges across sectors, with the launch of NVIDIA SIGNALS intended to give founders greater access to technology, technical expertise and the wider NVIDIA Inception network.

For more startup news from across the Middle East and beyond, visit thestartupscene.me or download the SceneNow app.

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Wrapping up an incredible evening where global AI leaders met Egypt’s innovation ecosystem at the Grand Egyptian Museum!

Together with NVIDIA, A15, and Bitroot, we brought the first NVIDIA SIGNALS session to Cairo, bringing together cutting-edge AI insights, founder stories, meaningful conversations, and connections that will help shape the next wave of innovation.

From exclusive sessions and thought-provoking discussions to a room full of ambitious founders and ecosystem builders, this was just the beginning.
Here’s to building what’s next, together.

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Just steps away from the Pyramids, RiseUp, A15, NVIDIA, and Bitroot brought together founders, investors, AI innovators, and ecosystem leaders for an afternoon centered around one thing: community.

NVIDIA SIGNALS wasn’t just about sharing insights, it was about sparking conversations, building meaningful connections, and strengthening the relationships that will shape the future of AI in Egypt and beyond.

Here’s a look at the moments, the conversations, and the community that made it all happen.

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Egypt’s AI ecosystem just took another step forward.
NVIDIA SIGNALS landed in Cairo, bringing together founders, innovators, investors, and ecosystem leaders for an exclusive session exploring what’s next for AI.

From frontier insights into the global AI landscape to practical conversations around building, scaling, fundraising, and joining the NVIDIA Inception ecosystem, the room was filled with founders ready to shape the future.

A collaboration between NVIDIA, A15, BitRoot and RiseUp, this marks the beginning of even more opportunities to equip Egyptian AI innovators with the technology, training, and connections they need to build world-class startups.
This is just the start. The future of AI in Egypt is being built together.

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AI innovation moves faster when ideas are shared.

We were proud to have Omar Abdelwahed, CEO & Co-Founder of Valify Solutions, represent Valify as a speaker at NVIDIA SIGNALS, joining industry leaders to discuss the future of AI, scaling AI-driven businesses, fundraising, and the opportunities shaping the region’s innovation ecosystem.

Thank you to @nvidia @riseupeg , @a15_official , @bitroot.ventures for creating a space where meaningful conversations can drive meaningful progress.

#Valify #NVIDIASIGNALS #AI #Innovation #RiseUp

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Excited to share our presence at NVIDIA Signals with @riseupsummit × @nvidia × @a15_official × @bitroot.web yesterday .

This exclusive evening unveiled top insights from NVIDIA tailored for Egypt’s AI-powered startup ecosystem and brought together founders, innovators, and ecosystem leaders.

Through our Founder & CEO @engy_abdelwahab , we had the chance to connect, learn and explore how our work in market research and foresight can accelerate local AI-driven startups.

#AI #StartupEcosystem #EgyptTech #Foresight #marketresearch

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10+ years, one ecosystem, so many familiar faces. 🇪🇬

Great time meeting people from across some of my phases in Egypt’s startup scene. I caught up with old friends, former colleagues, partners, and investors. Networking all around!

RiseUp loyalist since 2014 and a fan of these three. 🙌

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Meet the speakers leading the conversation at NVIDIA SIGNALS, an exclusive session bringing together global AI leaders, founders, and innovators to explore the technologies, ideas, and opportunities shaping the future of AI.

NVIDIA SIGNALS marks the first of a series of strategic collaborations between NVIDIA, RiseUp, A15, and Bitroot, empowering Egypt’s current and future AI innovators with the insights, technology, and connections they need to succeed.

Taking the stage are Basil Fateen, Head of Startups & VC at NVIDIA, Farah Osman, Co-Founder & COO of Bluworks, Mostafa Menessy, Co-Founder & CTO of Paymob, Omar Abdelwahed, Co-Founder & CEO of Valify Solutions, and Omar Mansour, CTO of Intella. Together, they’ll share perspectives on frontier AI, building and scaling AI-driven businesses, fundraising, and the opportunities shaping the region’s innovation ecosystem.

Swipe through to meet the speakers and stay tuned for what’s coming next!

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NVIDIA Signals is coming to Egypt’s startup ecosystem!

Through a collaboration between NVIDIA, RiseUp, A15, and BitRoot, we’re creating new opportunities for founders to access frontier AI technical insights, learn directly from NVIDIA experts, and connect with leaders across the regional AI ecosystem.

Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

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Most of Egypt is unbanked. To a lot of people that sounds like a problem. To the founders building there, it’s the whole opportunity.

On this week’s GeeksTap, Malak El Masry (Director of Programs, RiseUp) & Fadi Antaki (Partner at A15h, Malak shared why the biggest gaps in a market are exactly where the companies get built, and why she still bets on the people solving them.

Catch the full session on our Website <LINK IN BIO>

For more conversations, join GeeksTap live every Wednesday at 10AM (CT).

#startups #fintech #Egypt #emergingmarkets #founderscommunity

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