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Sawari Ventures

Africa, Al Qahirah, Egypt, Cairo

Description

Sawari Ventures provides entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa with foreign investments and is based in Cairo, Egypt.

Investor Profile

Sawari Ventures has backed more than 11 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 45% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Kenya.
  • Strong thematic focus on Internet, Travel, Financial Services.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (27%)
  • Seed (27%)
  • Series A (27%)
  • Series D (9%)
  • Series C (9%)

Country Focus

  • Egypt (55%)
  • United Arab Emirates (36%)
  • Kenya (9%)

Industry Focus

  • Internet
  • Travel
  • Financial Services
  • Mobile Apps
  • Transportation
  • Credit
  • Software
  • E-commerce
  • Broadcasting
  • E-learning
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Who does Sawari Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Arzan Venture Capital
Arzan Venture Capital
Asia, Al Kuwayt, Kuwait, Kuwait
Co-Investments: 3
Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)
Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 2
Endeavor Catalyst
Endeavor Catalyst
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Invenfin
Invenfin
Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Stellenbosch
Co-Investments: 2
Sango Capital
Sango Capital
Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Johannesburg
Co-Investments: 3
DASH Ventures
DASH Ventures
Asia, Amman, Jordan, Amman
Co-Investments: 2
Partech
Partech
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 4
BECO Capital
BECO Capital
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 2
CommerzVentures
CommerzVentures
Europe, Hessen, Germany, Frankfurt
Co-Investments: 2
4DX Ventures
4DX Ventures
North America, New York, United States, Brooklyn
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Sawari Ventures often collaborate with?

KA
Kevin Ambrosini
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JM
Justin Mateen
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
RA
Richard Aseme
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
Emilian Popa
Emilian Popa
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi
Shared Deals: 1
CG
Cem Garih
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
Michael Lahyani
Michael Lahyani
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Shared Deals: 1
ED
Esther Dyson
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Sawari Ventures?

Almentor

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Almentor is a video based contentious online learning platform accessible through B2C and B2B channels.

BroadcastingE-LearningEducationOnline PortalsVideo
Series CMar 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Money Fellows

Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt

MoneyFellows is a collaborative money management and lending platform digitizing ROSCAs offering users competitive financial solutions.

CreditFinancial ServicesSoftware
Series BOct 30, 2022
Amount Raised: $31,000,000
Axis

Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt

Axis offers a digital banking platform for small businesses and their employees.

Financial ServicesFinTech
SeedJan 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $8,250,000
Almentor

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Almentor is a video based contentious online learning platform accessible through B2C and B2B channels.

BroadcastingE-LearningEducationOnline PortalsVideo
Series BMay 31, 2021
Amount Raised: $6,500,000
ExpandCart

Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt

ExpandCart is the fastest growing Arabic ecommerce platform in the Middle East

CRME-CommerceInformation Technology
Series ANov 22, 2020
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Brantu

Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt

Brantu is a fashion and technology company that sells clothes, dresses, and shoes for women.

E-CommerceFashionInternetManufacturingRetailShopping
Series AOct 1, 2020
Amount Raised: $2,100,000
elves

Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt

Elves is a travel app that helps travelers experience exciting destinations with the support of local travel experts in chat 24/7.

MessagingMobileTravel
SeedSep 17, 2020
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Money Fellows

Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt

MoneyFellows is a collaborative money management and lending platform digitizing ROSCAs offering users competitive financial solutions.

CreditFinancial ServicesSoftware
Series AJun 22, 2020
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Swvl

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Swvl offers an app that allows customers to book fixed rate rides on buses and vans in their network.

InternetMobile AppsTransportationTravel
Series DJun 20, 2019
Amount Raised: $68,000,000
Wasoko

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Wasoko transforms access to essential goods and services by connecting small shops to the digital economy.

Consumer GoodsEmerging MarketsLogisticsSalesSupply Chain Management
SeedFeb 22, 2019
Amount Raised: $2,500,000

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