A venture capital firm that backs daring founders on their journey to build the future.

Founded in 2014, A15 is an early-stage venture capital firm. We back daring founders in the Middle East and North Africa region early in their journey to build the future. 

We identify winners early, and once partnered up, we double down, and it’s all hands on deck throughout every stage of the journey, from entry to exit and everything in between. 

We know what it is like to be in the founders' shoes. Our team has years of experience building, scaling and selling businesses across various industries. We bring this experience into play in all that we do to support the founders and back their vision.

We’re excited to announce that A15 will join RiseUp as a Community Outreach partner for RiseUp Summit Egypt!

After a long year, it’s time we all unite and #POWERTHROUGH!

Check the full Summit Agenda on the website: https://riseupsummit.com/
 
 Book your discounted ticket! 
 Promocode: "A15xRiseUp"
 Limited spots available.
 
 📅 16.17.18 May
 📍 Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
 
 #RiseUpEgypt #RiseUpGlobal

Highlights from our annual A15 retreat!
 
We had an incredible time bringing together 30+ portfolio companies for a few days filled with learning, collaboration, and fun. At A15, we go beyond just investing – we’re deeply committed to being hands-on partners in supporting our founders build and scale their ventures. This retreat was a testament to our close-knit community, fostering new friendships and partnerships, and sharing invaluable insights.
 
Our operationally minded approach means we’re always there, side by side with our founders, navigating challenges and celebrating successes. Here’s to our amazing founders and the exciting journey ahead! 🚀🤝

🚀 Reflecting on an inspiring experience at #RiseUpSummit 2024! 🌟
 
Our team at A15 had a fantastic time connecting with the vibrant startup community and fellow investors during this year's event. We're grateful for the chance to see the vibrant ecosystem firsthand at #RiseUp2024. It is always exciting to make new connections and see the dynamic innovations emerging in our region.
 
On day 1, A15’s Bassem Raafat participated in the panel "Emerging Investment Trends: Navigating Opportunities in a Rapidly Changing Landscape", alongside Medea Nocentini from Global Ventures, Karim Abadir from BECO Capital, Amal Enan from 500 Global, Omar Khashaba from Algebra Ventures, and Romain (رومان) Assunção from Antler. The discussion offered insights into strategies for staying ahead of the curve, managing risk, and capitalizing on dynamic changes in the investment landscape.
 
On day 2, we were delighted to co-host the RiseUp VIP networking event alongside 500 Global, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Endeavor Egypt, Founders Factory Africa. The event was attended by 400+ founders and investors, creating a platform for more collaboration across the ecosystem.
 
Special thanks to Abdelhameed Sharara and the RiseUp team for organizing such a fantastic summit. The energy, enthusiasm, and forward-thinking ideas exchanged over the three days were truly inspiring. 
 
Looking forward to continuing these conversations and exploring ways we can drive meaningful impact together.
 
#VC #StartupEcosystem #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Tech #RiseUpRecap

Some thoughts from Karim on our latest exit!

We are excited to share the news that Beyon Solutions, part of the Beyon Group, has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in A15 portfolio company Link Development!

Over the past decade, we have had the privilege of partnering with Hesham El-Beih and the outstanding team at Link Development. Resulting in the creation of over 700 direct jobs and the provision of services to customers in more than 24 countries, it has truly been an incredible journey, marked by dedication and unwavering commitment to excellence.

This marks our 8th successful exit since the inception of our fund, a testament to our consistent track record in supporting innovative entrepreneurs create outliers and in realizing returns for our investors through the cycle.

We firmly believe Beyon Solutions is an excellent strategic fit that will accelerate growth and create significant value. We are excited about the company’s future prospects and look forward to seeing the combined organizations achieve continued success going forward.

Congratulations to Beyon Solutions and to everyone at Link Development on this incredible achievement!

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We're #hiring a new Investment Associate in Cairo to join our growing team as we continue deploying our second fund! Apply today or share this post with your network.

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