Algebra Ventures

Algebra Ventures, established in 2016, is a Cairo-based venture capital firm dedicated to partnering with bold and resilient founders building transformative companies. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in technology startups across Egypt and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Algebra Ventures provides multi-stage capital, strategic assistance, and operational support to entrepreneurs, aiming to positively impact people's lives through technology. The firm has invested in over 35 companies, with more than $825 million invested in its portfolio. Notable portfolio companies include Trella, Khazna, Mozare3, Shift EV, elmenus, Halan, and Yodawy. Algebra Ventures has been recognized by SuperReturn and Forbes Middle East, being named one of the 'Top Venture Capitalists for 2024' on Forbes Middle East's MENA MIDAS list and winning the 'North African Fund Manager of the Year' Award at SuperReturn Africa in Cape Town. The firm's leadership team comprises Managing Partners Tarek Assaad and Karim Hussein, General Partners Laila Hassan and Omar Khashaba, and Founding Partner Ziad Mokhtar. Algebra Ventures' mission is to empower entrepreneurs to improve people's lives at scale by investing in bold founders who are transforming industries and addressing long-standing problems through technology.

Focus on early-stage technology companies, Preference for investments in Egypt and the MEA region, Interest in sectors such as Deep Tech, E-Commerce, Fintech, Industrial Tech, B2B Software, and Consumer Services