Margreet Magdy is a prominent figure in the startup development field. As Co-founder of the Youth Entrepreneurs Network and Head of Partnerships at Exits MENA, she plays a key role in fostering young talent and driving business growth. Margreet's 13+ years of experience have seen her work closely with over 5000 entrepreneurs, offering guidance and support across various sectors. 

A passionate advocate for women entrepreneurs and gender equity, Margreet is a certified Egyptian equity seal auditor, ensuring fairness within the entrepreneurial landscape. Based in Cairo, she collaborates remotely with regional organizations, extending her influence beyond her local community. 

Margreet's leadership is evident in her management of six EU-funded projects worth €40 million, contributing significantly to robust startup ecosystems. She is committed to building sustainable entrepreneurial environments, actively participating in round tables, conferences, and research projects. Her dedication is further reflected in the various support programs she's developed and implemented, including capacity-building initiatives, boot camps, and matchmaking events, empowering aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge to succeed.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Margreet is a skilled networker, fostering connections and creating synergies among individuals in her vast network. She identifies mutual interests and complementary skills, facilitating collaborations and support among like-minded individuals.

Seif is an accomplished professional with over 10 years of experience in Wealth Management, Finance, Marketing, Media Production, Project Management, and Program Management. He has been instrumental in leading and shaping several high-impact programs. Currently, Seif manages the first-ever Govtech Program in Egypt, showcasing his ability to drive innovation in the public sector. He has also successfully designed and managed a range of other programs, including Makers, focused on Construction Technology; Ebtekar, dedicated to Agri-tech; and Intilaaqah by Shell, centered on Sustainability.

Seif’s role extends beyond program management to building strong relationships with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and Corporates, ensuring the success and sustainability of these initiatives. His extensive experience and diverse skill set make him a key player in his field, with a strong reputation for managing and designing programs that make a meaningful impact.

Akram worked across ecosystems on a mission to develop and guide entrepreneurs. He joined VC4A on the quest to support startups, entrepreneurs and programs. He has engaged with over 1000 startups in different sectors providing mentorship, accessibility, and training. Started as a young entrepreneur, Akram founded 3 ventures, worked with Flat6labs, GIZ, IFC, DEG, ABAN and many more.

Rafeh is an experienced executive, founder, management consultant, and venture capital professional.  He is the founder of Cubit Ventures, a North Africa focused venture capital fund, and SNF Ventures, a sports-tech focused investment syndicate.

Craig Mullett is President of Branison Group (M&A advisory firm based near New York City) and also an active angel investor with Angel Investor Forum (member of the Angel Capital Association - ACA). 

Craig is a founder of AngelHub, Africa's first angel group and helped in establishing SA Business Angels Network as well as Trident Angels, the first Caribbean angel group. He is a founding limited partner of Launch Africa and also has many direct active seed stage investments that include artificial intelligence, agritech, insurtech, cloud computing software and medical devices. Craig has been interviewed on startup investing by the New York Times, Forbes, Financial Mail, Authority and Inc. Craig was previously Director of Corporate Development for Amphenol Corporation (at the time a KKR portfolio company) and following this he was a non-executive director of Volex Group. In South Africa, Craig founded and sold HomeWorths and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte. 

He is a Venture Mentor at Yale University and has an MBA from Nyenrode (Netherlands), a BCom(Honors) from the University of Cape Town (South Africa) and is a graduate of the International Leadership Academy of the United Nations (Jordan).

Ahella El Saban is currently Co-founder/ Vice Executive Chairman of Exits, an investment banking platform that offers buyers, Sellers’s and intermediaries access to an online and offline deal making system for Fundraising, Mergers and acquisitions. Ahella has years of experience in tech, marketing, consumer behaviour and startup/ SME investment readiness. Previously, Ahella founded a Market Research and customized training business -Lumas, that partnered with multiple international, regional and local entities like Google, TikTok, the ILO, Ministry of Investment of Egypt (GAFI), which she helped to disseminate national programs that help youth, entrepreneurs and SME's digitally transform their businesses. Today, Lumas has already reached over 150,000 individuals trained and 14+ research projects related to consumer online behavioural studies completed. Before Lumas, Ahella worked at Google MENA. She was responsible for managing projects that help businesses in digital transformation and leading tech-based research programs that help uncover consumer behavioural insights, assisting global brands in transforming their storytelling and advertising strategies to impact growth indicators. During her time, she was also responsible for working with startups and small and medium businesses to help them become digitally ready, build their pathway to investment readiness, and develop tech-related products that helped reach users across the MENA region.  Ahella also has years of academic experience teaching consumer behavioural studies and marketing. She has an MA  from Durham University in consumer behaviour and marketing and is currently a PhD researcher on consumer behaviour. She specializes in helping startups and businesses elevate and create sellable stories for their companies to present to potential investors or buyers locally or globally. She has also completed multiple degrees, including the CXO Academy program by Google and INSEAD.

Magdy Shehata is a serial entrepreneur, a board member, and an angel investor. He founded Söderhub, a Swedish boutique consultancy that connects fast-growing Nordic companies with business opportunities in the MENA region. Magdy is also the CEO and Co-founder of FunRock, a Swedish mobile gaming company, and the Vice President and Co-founder of Fragbite Group, a publicly traded company since 2021 focusing on M&A in gaming and e-sports.

Magdy is an active angel investor and a mentor to several startups in Europe and the MENA region, serving on the boards of companies including Recoma, a company innovating in circular construction solutions, and advising various companies and VC funds. He is a member of the Swedish Institute Network for Future Global Leaders (NFGL) and the Alexandria Angels Network.

He is a Ph.D. candidate in Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm. He holds an MSc degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management from KTH and a BSc degree in Computer Engineering.

Magnus brings more than 15 years of experience in the sustainability field, having coached over 50 startups. He launched Stockholm Cleantech Venture Day, held from 2007 to 2012 and initiated Sweden Sustaintech Venture Day in 2019 still active. With over 25 years of prior business experience, Magnus has served in various roles including co-founder and CEO of TagMaster AB, a global company specializing in RFID technology. His previous expertise spans across marketing, sales, and CEO positions in industries such as banking technology, telecom, smart manufacturing, technology trading, security, and software solutions. With extensive international exposure in Europe, North America, and Asia, particularly in China, India, and Japan, Magnus is an active investor and currently holds the chairmanship positions at Reliefed AB, iPercept AB, Biorestore AB and Building Global Innovators SA, Portugal as well as being a board member of Ignitia AB with operations in Africa and Latin America.

An investment professional with more than 19 years of proven track record in investment management and innovative SME financing.  

Committed to nurturing the growth of small businesses. With a strong financial background and a strong belief in the power of entrepreneurship, specializes in providing tailored financial solutions to small businesses.

At INVIA we work closely with business owners, offering strategic advice and funding to fuel their need for expansion . Beyond just providing capital, we serve as a mentor and guide, helping entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of scaling their businesses. Our mission is to empower small businesses to thrive, driving economic growth and fostering innovation within local manufacturers.

Haytham joined Avanz Capital Egypt as a Managing Director. Haytham has more than 23 years of experience in the Egyptian financial sector including private equity, direct investing, and banking. He joins us from Growth Partners, which he founded to launch a series of PE funds focused on impact investing. His prior roles investing in SMEs include as Country Investment Executive: Egypt for GroFin, CEO & Managing Director for Delta Inspire and Managing Director and member of the Investment Committee for Arab African Investment Management. Haytham also served previously as the Head of Direct Investment Department at Banque Misr. 

Haytham is an instructor at the American University in Cairo, School of Business on private equity, a founding board member and Vice Chairman of the Egyptian Private Equity Association, and qualified by the International Association of Consultants, Valuators and Analysts (IACVA) as an International Certified Valuation Specialist (ICVS). 

Haytham holds an MBA degree in Finance and Banking from Maastricht School of Management (MSM) and a Bachelor of Commerce from Ain Shams University, English Section.

Yehia Ashour – Co-founder & CEO:

Over 19 years in IB, Corporate Finance, and most importantly SME Financing. Prior to establishing INVIA, Yehia was the co-founder and Managing Director of Beltone SME the first Revenue Based Finance provider in Egypt, he was also Country Director at GroFin – a specialized SME financing company for 5 years. Yehia also managed The SME Equity Fund at Arab African Investment Management.

Yehia holds a BS in Accounting & Finance from Faculty of Commerce, Cairo University and is an Accredited SME Consultant “ASMEC” – Association of Accredited Small Business Consultants – USA.

Eng. Ahmed Tarek Khalil (ATK) stands as a visionary investor and serial entrepreneur, renowned for his innovative pursuits in various sectors. He is the mastermind behind Allianz Middle East Ship Management LLC, where he serves as Founder and General Manager, as well as the esteemed Chairman of Swiss Co and Allianz Logistics & Services Holding, an ADGM entity.

Demonstrating strategic acumen, ATK has orchestrated several acquisitions, such as Arab Developers and assumed the chairmanship of Kaumeya Language Schools S & El Rowad Language Schools, fostering a student body of 5,000 and cementing his footprint in the education realm.

Recognized as a disruptive force, ATK thrives on challenges and is presently at the forefront of pioneering endeavors. One standout project includes a revolutionary healthcare platform harnessing artificial intelligence. This initiative is poised to revolutionize healthcare accessibility for over 10 million patients in Egypt and the Middle East, underscoring his dedication to innovation and societal progress.

Ahmed Tarek Khalil epitomizes unwavering dedication, boundless innovation, and an unyielding commitment to excellence in all his ventures. His transformative leadership continues to redefine the landscape of business, education, and healthcare throughout the region.

Wael's entrepreneurial journey began at Intel, where he joined the company's inaugural M&A team, establishing foundational processes, strategies, and operational engagement protocols, in addition to leading investments, acquisitions, and divestitures in North America, Europe, and Asia.

In 2008, Wael moved from the US to Abu Dhabi to join Waha Capital. He was responsible for building and leading its initial investment team and played a key role in diversifying the company into a global investment powerhouse.

In 2010, Wael began investing in AI with a focus on natural language processing (NLP). He was the inaugural investor in Writer, a startup that achieved a $100M Series B round in September 2023, with an unrealized 100-fold return.

Wael furthered his investment career at PineBridge Investments, a New York-based asset management firm with over $150B in assets under management (AUM). As a founding team member and Chief Investment Officer for the Middle East, he raised over $200M and developed a leading private equity and real estate investment team.

After PineBridge, Wael launched Halo Investments, a multi-family office, and co-founded W3BCLOUD in 2018. Under his leadership, the company expanded across three continents with over 150,000 servers for high-performance compute workloads in web3 and AI, raising over $110M. He exited the company in 2024 to start Fikra AI.

Throughout his career, Wael has deployed upwards of $4 billion across more than 100 companies worldwide and contributed to the growth of over 30 companies and funds through direct board directorships.

Wael holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Ayman Ismail the Abdul Latif Jameel Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship and Associate Professor at AUC School of Business and the founding director of AUC Venture Lab and AUC Innovation Hub. He is also the Chairman of the Board of Egypt Ventures and PayMob, and a co-founder, angel investor or board member in several fast-growing tech-startups and financial institutions.  Previously, he was a research fellow at Harvard Kennedy School, a consultant in McKinsey & Company’s New York office and the World Bank, a co-founder and managing partner at Enovio Consulting, and a Young Global Leader (YGL) at the World Economic Forum (WEF). He received his PhD in International Economic Development from MIT.

Nour Allam is an Investment Associate at +VC, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in tech and tech-enabled startups in MENA and its diaspora. She has a deep passion and broad knowledge of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Egypt and the MENA region.
Prior to joining +VC, she was with Savills, as an Analyst in the Strategic Consultancy Department in Egypt. She was actively involved in conducting market research and analysis, aiding investment decisions carried out by prominent real estate developers in Egypt and the region. Before that, she took part in the Analyst Accelerator Program at Endeavor, Egypt where she was part of the Entrepreneurial Sales and Growth team.
Nour earned her BSc from The American University in Cairo, where she studied Finance and minored in Economics.

Sabrina is the Head of MENA Partnerships at Seedstars, working towards impacting people’s lives in emerging markets, through innovation and technology. Her everyday job consists in creating partnerships with the most relevant actors supporting entrepreneurship in the regional ecosystem, to create sustainable impact.

Sabrina believes in the power of entrepreneurship as an answer to today’s challenges and the power of cross-border knowledge transfer. She has a real passion towards working on initiatives supporting entrepreneurs in their growth journey, especially women entrepreneurs.

Prior to working in the entrepreneurship ecosystem, she worked as a Policy officer at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

She currently lives between Paris and Cairo and also lived in the UK, Morocco and Qatar.

Bassem joined A15 in 2022. Prior to A15, Bassem was an investment professional at Helios Investment Partners, the largest Africa-focused private investment firm that manages funds totaling $3.6 billion. Before joining Helios, Bassem was part of the Telecoms, Media and Technology Investment Banking team at J.P. Morgan in London. Bassem started his career with KPMG as part of the Advisory function.

Bassem holds a Masters in Finance from the London School of Economics and a Bachelors in Business Management from the Aston Business School.

Mohammed Al Rasbi is a leading Omani entrepreneur with a rich history in the IT sector since 2003. His expertise has driven significant digital initiatives in Oman.

At Oman Technology Fund, Mohammed has invested and accelerated the growth of over 140 startups in the Middle East.

Currently, he manages a portfolio of 90 startups with the Fund and leads R&D Labs and is setting up R&D Capital, aiming to boost early-stage startups in the global arena. 

He collaborates with both public and private sectors to enhance regional startup ecosystem. A George Washington University graduate in Mechanical Engineering.

 Germine is an Associate Director and Egypt Operations Manager at MEVP, bringing seven years of experience in banking, venture capital, and entrepreneurship ecosystems. She joined MEVP four years ago to launch the Egypt office and is currently working with the Partners on expanding MEVP's footprint in North and Sub-Saharan Africa. Previously, Germine worked in the investment unit at Flat6Labs, helping manage a portfolio of over 55 startups across diverse industries. Prior to that, she served as an Assistant Product Development Manager at the Commercial International Bank (CIB), where she collaborated with senior management to revamp the SME Banking department's strategy, products, and processes. Germine holds a bachelor's degree in Management Technology, with a double major in Economics and Finance, from The German University in Cairo. During her undergraduate years, Germine led several entrepreneurial initiatives and conducted her bachelor thesis on the Egyptian SME financing landscape.

As a committed Investment Analyst at Alex Angels, I bring extensive expertise in investment analysis, strategic thinking, business development, and mentorship. My focus lies in executing strategic investments and supporting emerging entrepreneurs, utilizing insights to promote growth. Previously, as a Startup Relations Manager at Techne, I played a crucial role in developing the tech startup community, fostering connections that lead to innovation and success. My diverse experience has enhanced my communication, management, and resilience skills. At Techne, I refined my abilities in relationship building and adaptability, allowing me to excel in the dynamic entrepreneurial landscape at Alex Angels.

Mr. Morsy currently oversees the operations of Finance in Motion (“FiM”) in Egypt and Yemen.  FiM is an asset management company based in Frankfurt and is the Advisor for the SANAD and the Green for Growth Fund that both provide financing to financial institutions and corporates in order to facilitate access of finance to SMEs and promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Mr. Morsy has been working for FiM for more almost 12 years. Mr. Morsy has extensive experience in the areas of investment banking, credit risk management and corporate lending, both locally and regionally. Before joining FiM in 2012, he was an investment banking manager at Prime Capital (2011-2012). Mr. Morsy also led the corporate lending activities for the Cairo area at Egypt’s second largest private bank - Arab African International Bank ‘’AAIB’’ (2005-2010).  During his tenure at AAIB, he led several syndicated loans in tourism steel, telecom, cement and petrochemicals. 

Mr. Morsy holds a Masters in Investment Banking and Islamic finance from Henley Business School (UK) and an MBA from the University of New Brunswick (Canada). 

Mr. Morsy is a also a visiting fellow at the MBA program of at the Maastricht school of business and has delivered numerous academic and executives courses in credit risk management, bank management, corporate finance, Islamic finance, financial planning, business administration, human resources, and economics, both inside and outside Egypt.

Maha is a passionate entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in establishing, managing, and leading tech-investment businesses. She serves on the board of directors for several companies, leveraging her expertise in developing and executing technology strategies, building strategic alliances, and launching new ventures. As co-founder and managing director of PTS Holdings, Maha and her team focus on adding significant value to global technological ecosystems and industry-wide platforms by developing and investing in both people and technology.

Nada Shaheen is the Managing Director of GB Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Ghabbour, where she leads investment expansion, fosters innovation, and bridges the gap between CVC and the startup ecosystem.
With over 10 years of experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, and venture capital, Nada has collaborated with major industry players such as GB Corp, CBE, and the European Union, leveraging her expertise to drive growth and transformation.
As a serial entrepreneur, Nada brings firsthand knowledge of founding and scaling startups, complementing her work as a mentor and leader in the venture capital space.

Karim Mallawany works at EGBANK as Head of Entrepreneurship Services. He worked with more than 400 startups in the field of business development, strategic planning and market design strategy.   He received his Bachelor degree in Economics from The American University in Cairo. He is interested in business development, Startup growth, people performance increasing impact in the non-for profit organizations. Monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management, operation management, and needs assessment, with exceptional planning and implementation capabilities.

AHMED BASTAWY

Renowned Managing Director, International Speaker, and Impact & Innovation Consultant

Ahmed Bastawy is a dynamic and highly accomplished professional with over 15 years of expertise in innovation consulting, program design, and facilitation. As the Founder and Managing Director of ICEALEX Innovation Hub (Egypt), iceHubs LLC (USA) and a Board Member at AfriLabs (Africa), Ahmed leads the charge in fostering innovation and providing vital support to emerging businesses and startups on the African and global scale.

At the heart of his entrepreneurial journey lies the success story of Startups of Alex, the first business incubator in Alexandria, which Ahmed established to nurture impact-driven entrepreneurship. His extensive experience and remarkable skills have made him an invaluable asset, particularly in the domains of innovation, entrepreneurship, and management consulting.

During his tenure as the International Business Development Manager and Cofounder at iceHubs Global CIC, a renowned UK-based social enterprise, Ahmed played a pivotal role in transforming sustainability challenges into sustainable, green business solutions. His international reach extends across 18 countries in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe, where he has provided consultancy and mentorship to international organizations, startups, and impact ventures.

Ahmed Bastawy boasts a diverse and impressive skill set, encompassing incubation and acceleration program design, human-centered design, and the facilitation of purpose-driven innovation. His distinguished track record is marked by a series of measurable successes, consistently driving growth and innovation across various industries.

Beyond his consultancy roles, Ahmed has made substantial contributions to the field, including co-authoring the acclaimed book "Social Innovation Handbook for Practitioners: Innovating Ideas for the Labor Market in Egypt." His published research, with a focus on the MENA region, underscores his commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation.

In his role as a consultant, Ahmed has spearheaded comprehensive market analyses and provided invaluable subject matter expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation, and circular transformation in the region. His leadership has been instrumental in organizing multinational conferences and serving as a lead trainer and content developer for entrepreneurship boot camps, design thinking workshops, and digital innovation competitions.

As a renowned and sought-after speaker, Mr. Bastawy has graced prestigious stages worldwide, delivering impactful presentations at prominent events such as Re:publica Berlin, Social Enterprise World Forum, Smart Cities World Congress Barcelona, the Egypt Entrepreneurship Summit, CeBIT Hannover, and the RiseUp Summit.

Ahmed Bastawy is an active participant in the global innovation community, aligning himself with esteemed networks such as the Global Innovation Gathering, AfriLabs network, and Fablab networks. His passionate advocacy for impact investing and the transition toward a circular economy has led to his co-founding of an Impact Investing Initiative.

With a Master's in Business Administration, specialized in Entrepreneurship from UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia in Spain, Ahmed seamlessly blends his engineering background—holding a specialized master's diploma and bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Alexandria University—into a unique perspective that bridges innovation and business acumen.

His impressive credentials also include certifications as a Certified Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner by IBM, a Certified Corporate Governance Professional from the Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), and a Certified Circular Businesses & Sustainability Trainer and Coach from international institut

Menna Zaghloul is a highly accomplished communications expert with over a decade of experience in public relations, crisis management. As the Co-Founder and Communications Director at Entlaq, a Cairo-based think tank , Menna has been instrumental in shaping the organization's growth and driving its impact within Egypt's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Her strategic leadership has positioned Entlaq as a key player in fostering innovation, building sustainable partnerships, and providing startups with the resources they need to thrive.

Entlaq’s success under Menna’s leadership has been marked by its ability to support entrepreneurship and innovation across the Middle East. Menna has spearheaded comprehensive communication strategies that have enhanced Entlaq’s visibility and influence, positioning the organization as a thought leader in the region’s entrepreneurial landscape.

Menna’s contributions to communications and entrepreneurship have earned her significant recognition. She was named to Forbes Middle East’s 30 Under 30, solidifying her place among the region’s top young leaders. 

Additionally, Menna was recognized as the Most Influential Communications Director by  Acquisition International in 2024, highlighting her leadership and expertise in managing high-profile events and complex communications campaigns.

Throughout her career, Menna has demonstrated her expertise in handling major campaigns that capture international attention. She led the communications strategy for the globally renowned CIB PSA Women's World Championship in 2019, held at the Pyramids of Giza. 

Her role in managing the Mummies Parade, a landmark event that celebrated Egypt’s historical legacy.

Menna’s educational background in Political Science from Cairo University has been a cornerstone of her career

Aun is a Global Specialist in Early-stage Finance at the World Bank Group where he specializes in developing innovative financing mechanisms to increase capital flows to early-stage entrepreneurs in emerging and frontier markets. His current areas of focus include venture capital, seed funds, angel investing, and investment readiness programs. Aun is overseeing the development and implementation of a VC Fund of Funds program (and related initiatives) in Egypt and startup finance programs in other MENA countries. Prior to this, he led the build-out of the first set of angel networks in the Caribbean and developing clean-tech venture funds in Kenya and Ghana. He's also spearheaded a multi-organizational collaborative initiative to build solutions for early-stage finance in developing countries, in partnership with leading field building organizations in emerging markets early-stage finance.

Prior to the World Bank, Aun was the founding Country Director/CEO of Acumen Fund Pakistan from 2006-12. Under his leadership, Acumen Pakistan built the country's first seed/early-stage venture portfolio, investing in pioneering start-ups and early-stage companies serving under-served markets in the country.

Aun has a BA in Economics from the University of Chicago and an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School where he was a Mason Fellow. Aun lives with his wife and son in Northern Virginia.

Dr. Ahmed Altheneyan is currently working as Deputy Minister for Technology Industry and Digital Capacities at Ministry of Communications and IT.

Dr. Ahmed has a combination of hands on practical work experience and solid educational experience. He has more than 22 years of experience in the Computer Science discipline, 15 years of them are in the Telecom sector.

In 2002, Dr. Ahmed has obtained his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Old Dominion University. While working on his Ph.D., he has worked as a Research Assistant at ODU from 1997 to 1998, and at NASA Langley Research Center, from 1998 to 2000 in which he was involved in a wide range of network and distributed computing activities. He joined then Trendium (Telco Solution Provider)  from 2001 to 2002 as Senior Member of  Engineer working on the design and implementation of OSS platform.
 
From 2003 to 2015, he joined the Telecom sector in Saudi Arabia working at STC and mobily where he played several roles ending up with the Chief Technology Operations Officer at mobily looking after IT and Network. He then joined Ministry of Defence, Minister Office as CIO and Technology Advisor from 2015 to 2017.

With over 30 years’ experience in Business Development or technical and managerial experience, much of which has been acquired at Director and Board level roles in the Oil, Gas and Tobacco industries I am now the Founder and General Manager of ISKAGAS, a company which I set up to provide consultancy services to p[promote the development of the natural gas industry in Egypt.

I act as an independent consultant and advisor to EGAS and associated companies offering strategic planning, financial evaluation and contract negotiation to develop business and review gas regulation schemes before presenting them to Parliament. I am also business consultant for Philip Morris Egypt, advising on issues relevant to the tobacco industry.

During my career, I have developed exceptional business acumen, which is backed by a Master’s degree in International Banking and Finance. In addition, I am adept building a rapport with Ministers from various departments of the Egyptian Government and with executives at corporate level of high profile companies such as UGDC, BP and Amoco. I provide strategic planning, contract negotiation and control of commercial and financial structures for multi-billion dollar projects.
 
Capitalizing on my years of experience, I'm heavily involved with many Fintech Startups as Angel Investor and Mentor. 

Dalia Ibrahim is the CEO of Nahdet Misr Publishing House, an affiliate of Nahdet Misr Group, which has been a regional icon of knowledge for over 80 years. Today, it is a globally-recognized provider of integrated and innovative educational, digital learning, publishing and capacity building solutions. In addition to her role at Nahdet Misr, Dalia is also the founder of EdVentures, MENA’s first corporate venture capital firm specializing in Edtech. She is also the founder of Ta’heal for VET Skills Excellence, which offers demand-driven vocational education solutions. Dalia serves on several boards, including Endeavor Egypt, Education for Employment, Women Entrepreneurs Network, Tiye Angels, and Injaz Egypt.

Amr Abodraiaa, CEO of Rology, brings his experience as the Co-founder and CEO of TownSoft, along with his strategic roles at Ezz Steel. His leadership, coupled with his understanding of the market dynamics and operational excellence, is pivotal to guiding Rology towards its strategic vision

A serial entrepreneur who since an early age became interested in technology and the way it can improve people’s lifestyle. In 2012, he founded Core IT Solutions, an Egyptian-based software house that works with multiple companies from Egypt and the UAE.

In 2016, he founded WideBot. WideBot empowers businesses to build smart chatbots that speak the MENA language.

Hazem Kamel joined NI Capital as the Managing Director of Private Equity, bringing with him approximately 20 years of corporate experience in various Investment management activities in Egypt as well as the wider MENA region.

Prior to joining NI Capital, Mr. Kamel was the Chairman and Managing Director of Naeem Financial Investments (the Asset Management arm of Naeem Holding, one of the largest growing investment banks in the MENA region) with a mandate to drive the strategy and daily operations in both Egypt and UAE.  Prior to that, Mr. Kamel headed Naeem’s Investment Unit where he was responsible for growing the AUM in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from USD0.5bn to USD3.1bn, as well as running the operations of the Investment Management Division.

Mr. Kamel began his career at Prime Holding in 1997 and acquired extensive financial expertise from various positions within the organization. He also served as a member of the Investment Committee of the Mediterranean Fund managed by Rothschild Asset Management and co-managed by Prime.

Mr. Kamel holds MBA from Maastricht School of Management, Netherlands, Executive Education in Private Equity from Oxford University and BSc in Accounting, English section from Ain Shams University, Egypt. He serves on several boards, including Enmaa for leasing, Tamweely for Micro Finance, Ayady Misr for Industrial Development and Ayady Facility Management.