New Startup Funding and Funds Unveiled at Egypt’s RiseUp Summit
By Samuel Wendel / Forbes Middle East - Image Credit: Forbes
SOURCE: Forbes Middle East - New Startup Funding and Funds Unveiled at Egypt’s RiseUp Summit
In early December, regional entrepreneurs, investors and business executives gathered in downtown Cairo for the fifth edition of the annual RiseUp Summit. In-between keynote speeches, workshops and networking, the three-day event featured a string of announcements including new investments, partnerships and the creation of additional resources for regional entrepreneurs.
“We’re thrilled to see the Summit kick off with such incredible participation from all over the world. It’s a testament to the important role entrepreneurship plays in our region, which pushes us every year to create an experience filled with real opportunities for startups,” said Dalia Kamar, RiseUp Summit Manager.
On the investment front, the Egyptian startup Elves, an app that connects people with personal assistants, announced it had closed a seed round of more than $2 million. Investors included Emaar Industries & Investments, The Dubai Angels, the Kauffman Fellows Syndicate and several others from the region and the U.S.
Elsewhere, pioneering global private equity investor The Abraaj Group announced the launch of Bakery, a growth market early-stage investment and ecosystem building platform. Bakery is intended to provide entrepreneurs with access to Abraaj’s platform of global resources and local support.
Source: forbesmiddleeast.com