Event details
- Date: February 4-5, 2025
- Location: Conrad Hilton, Cairo, Egypt
- Audience: General Partners (GPs) and Limited Partners (LPs) in venture capital
- Format: Free and exclusive to GPs and LPs
- Focus: Unveiling opportunities in Egypt’s thriving VC ecosystem and the MENA region
About the summit
The 2025 Egypt VC Summit is a pivotal platform connecting global investors with Egypt’s burgeoning venture capital landscape. With the rise of Egypt as a key player in Africa and the Middle East, this summit sheds light on emerging markets, innovative startups, and transformative investment opportunities.
It is designed to provide deep insights into trends shaping the future of private capital, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, cross-border scalability, and profitable exits.
What to expect at the summit
1. Expert-led keynote addresses and panels
Gain actionable insights from some of the world’s most influential voices in venture capital and private equity. Previous speakers include:
- Dina El Shenoufy (Flat6Labs): Expertise in startup acceleration.
- Hossam Heiba (GAFI): Insights into investment facilitation.
- Florian Kemmerich (Bamboo Finance): Pioneering impact investments in underserved markets.
- Kenza Lahlou (Outlierz Ventures): Specializing in African tech investment.
2. Themed tracks exploring critical topics
- New VC trends & dynamics
- Keynote: “2025 VC Trends: What Investors Should Know”
- Panel: Navigating market dynamics and adapting to global trends.
- Sustainability & climate tech
- Workshop: Funding the next wave of climate-tech solutions.
- Roundtable: Discussing Egypt’s opportunities in renewables and agritech.
- VC fundraising strategies
- Panel: Leveraging economic shifts to create fundraising opportunities.
- Roundtable: Strategies to attract global Limited Partners (LPs).
- Cross-border investing & scaling
- Panel: Why Egypt is a key launchpad for regional and international expansion.
- Roundtable: Co-investment strategies with global venture capital firms.
- Exploring exits in Egypt
- Panel: The future of exits through mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs.
- Roundtable: Best practices for successful VC-backed exits in MENA.
Why attend?
- Discover market trends: Learn how Egypt is positioning itself as a regional leader in venture capital.
- Network with leaders: Meet top-tier GPs, LPs, and startup founders shaping the investment landscape.
- Access strategic insights: Explore proven investment strategies and innovative market solutions.
- Build partnerships: Leverage the platform to form cross-border collaborations and co-investment opportunities.
Special features
- Policy focus:
- Launch: A new policy paper on impact investing in Egypt highlights sustainable and impactful venture capital strategies.
- Workshops & roundtables:
- Focused sessions designed for meaningful engagement, including practical insights into climate-tech investments, scaling startups, and exit strategies.
- Global perspective:
- With representation from international VCs, the summit provides a holistic view of investment opportunities in Egypt and the broader region.
Key takeaways
- Egypt is rapidly becoming a hub for startups in sectors like fintech, climate-tech, and agritech, supported by favorable government policies and economic reforms.
- The MENA region offers untapped potential, and Cairo serves as a launchpad for scaling businesses regionally and globally.
- The 2025 Egypt VC Summit is your chance to stay ahead of the curve and establish meaningful, profitable connections.
Conclusion
The 2025 Egypt VC Summit is more than an event; it’s a gateway to unlocking the immense potential of the Middle East and Africa. If you’re an investor looking to tap into one of the fastest-growing venture capital markets, this summit is your opportunity to lead the charge.