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Flat6Labs

Africa, Al Jizah, Egypt, Gîza

Description

Flat6Labs is a prominent seed and early-stage venture capital firm and accelerator program, deeply rooted in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Established in 2011, it has grown to become a significant player in the regional startup ecosystem, focusing primarily on tech-driven startups across various sectors. Headquartered in Giza, Egypt, Flat6Labs operates through multiple offices and programs across the MENA region, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Tunisia, Lebanon, Jordan, Bahrain, and Morocco, with an expanding footprint into the broader African continent. Its model combines intensive acceleration programs with direct seed investments, aiming to nurture and scale nascent businesses.

The firm's investment strategy centers on providing crucial early-stage capital and extensive mentorship to promising startups. Flat6Labs typically offers an initial seed investment that ranges from approximately $50,000 to $150,000, depending on the specific program and startup needs. Beyond this initial capital, companies that demonstrate significant progress and potential can also receive follow-on funding, which can extend up to $500,000, supporting their growth through subsequent funding rounds. This structured approach helps startups navigate the challenging early phases of development, from product-market fit to scaling operations.

Flat6Labs has built an impressive portfolio, having invested in over 300 startups since its inception. This extensive network underscores its commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across diverse markets. The firm manages multiple seed funds, with a combined Assets Under Management (AUM) exceeding $85 million, reflecting its substantial financial capacity and long-term vision for regional economic development. Through its comprehensive accelerator programs, Flat6Labs provides startups with access to a vast network of mentors, investors, and corporate partners, significantly enhancing their chances of success and contributing to the vibrant growth of the tech landscape in the MENA region and beyond.

Investor Profile

Flat6Labs has backed more than 38 startups, with 17 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 21% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Angel rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Egypt, United States, United Arab Emirates.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $50K – $150K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (61%)
  • Pre Seed (32%)
  • Angel (3%)
  • Series A (3%)
  • Convertible Note (3%)

Country Focus

  • Egypt (50%)
  • United States (11%)
  • United Arab Emirates (11%)
  • Saudi Arabia (8%)
  • United Kingdom (3%)
  • Estonia (3%)
  • France (3%)
  • Spain (3%)
  • Bahrain (3%)
  • Germany (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Machine Learning
  • Education
  • Information Technology
  • Sustainability
  • Financial Services
  • E-learning
  • Medical
  • Logistics
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Flat6Labs frequently co-invest with?

Shorooq Partners
Asia, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Co-Investments: 2
Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 1
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 2
Plus Venture Capital
Asia, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Co-Investments: 2
500 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
CF
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 9
Raed Ventures
Asia, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Co-Investments: 2
Endure Capital
Africa, Al Qahirah, Egypt, Cairo
Co-Investments: 2
Acasia Group
Africa, Al Qahirah, Egypt, Cairo
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Flat6Labs often collaborate with?

AA
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
IH
Europe, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Jordan
Shared Deals: 1
Willie Elamien
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Shared Deals: 1
KA
North America, California, United States, Cupertino
Shared Deals: 2
GH
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
KH
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
CM
Europe, Romania
Shared Deals: 1
RC
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Flat6Labs?

Olivery

Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Olivery is a software company that specializes in logistics and financials solutions to customers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)B2BFinanceLogisticsSaaSSoftware
SeedJul 28, 2025
Octane

Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt

Octane is a digital wallet for vehicles that streamlines payments for all vehicle related expenses.

Autonomous VehiclesFinancial ServicesPayments
SeedJun 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,200,000
Darwinz AI

Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia

Darwinz AI specializing in deploying advanced AI solutions and data analytics to help businesses solve complex challenges.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningSoftware
SeedJun 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $325,000
DataQueue

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

A comprehensive, low-code platform dedicated to transforming the process of data collection and training for AI applications

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentData Collection and LabelingInformation Technology
SeedJan 22, 2025
MilkStraw AI

San Francisco, California, United States

Saving companies up to 75% on AWS

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingCloud Infrastructure
Pre SeedJan 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $600,000
supplai

Khobar, Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia

Digital Logistics Platform

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)Logistics
SeedJan 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $395,000
InvoiceQ

Amman, Amman, Jordan

InvoiceQ provides electronic invoicing systems and integration solutions to eliminate the need for paper invoices.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)FinTechInformation TechnologyPayments
SeedDec 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,200,000
HNE Futures

Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt

HNE Futures is a cleantech company that specializes in manufacturing e-mobility and charging solutions across region.

BatteryEnergyRenewable EnergySolar
Pre SeedSep 17, 2024
Agrisolar Solutions

Gîza, Al Jizah, Egypt

Agrisolar is a solar solution provider company that engages in the development, production, and sale of solar products.

EnergyRenewable EnergySolar
Pre SeedSep 17, 2024
EGROBOTS

Alexandria, Al Iskandariyah, Egypt

We provide “Precision-Agriculture as a Service” for tree farms to curb climate change increase efficiency, and digitalize farm data.

AgTechArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningRobotics
Pre SeedSep 17, 2024