New Venture Capital Planned to Support Startup Growth in Egypt

Plans to launch a new venture capital investment fund alongside a set of industrial investment funds in Egypt were outlined during the American Chamber of Commerce’s annual iftar in Cairo.

The venture capital fund is designed to co-invest with existing funds that provide long-term financing to startups, particularly those entering the expansion stage. The initiative aims to address the funding gap that often pushes founders to seek investors abroad when scaling their businesses.

The planned industrial funds are being developed jointly by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade. They are intended to support manufacturing activity by financing factory expansion, increasing production capacity, and helping companies boost exports.

Officials indicated that the venture capital vehicle will be established in collaboration with Egypt’s sovereign fund as part of broader efforts to strengthen the country’s investment ecosystem.

The discussion took place during a panel moderated by Omar Elsahy, General Manager of Amazon.eg, and Sally Elguindi, General Manager of Mars Egypt.

The initiative forms part of wider economic efforts focused on improving the business environment, expanding investment opportunities, and supporting sustainable growth through stronger cooperation between government institutions and the private sector.