Sherif Abdelaty

Founder, Operator, Investor — Building ventures and backing founders across MENA | Board & advisory across Fintech, Technology, & Real Estate | 20 years between capital and execution

📍 Saudi Arabia🔄 Updated September 2026💼 3 investments📅 5 years investing🗓 Last invested Oct 2023
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Investor and Strategic Advisor
Oct 2023
Cayeshni is an Egyptian Fintech solutions company. Founded in 2023 with operational focus on Egypt. Where 67% of the population is currently underserved by banking and financial solutions, introducing nano-lending, micro-loans in addition to multiple financial products.
Board Member & Chief Operating Officer
Oct 2023
DillX is a SaaS platform automating the investment due diligence & investment readiness processes to mitigate risks and maximize returns
Board Member
Jun 2021
dKilo is a dynamic digital out-of-home advertising platform that brings brands to life through motion. We leverage moving vehicles to create impactful, street-level advertising experiences that connect with audiences on the go. At dKilo, we believe movement inspires action. By turning everyday journeys into powerful marketing opportunities, we help brands stay in motion and ahead of the curve.
Experience · 6 entries
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2024
Co-Founder & President
Nov 2024
"Gainz – Bridging Financial Gaps" Transforming working capital financing in MENA—helping SMEs secure funding in under 7 days while offering lucrative returns to investors. Gainz connects retail investors, and institutions with vetted debt financing opportunities, lowering barriers to entry, enabling businesses to scale-hassle-free, and ensuring secondary exit options. Fast funding for businesses. High-yield returns for investors. Because capital should work smarter, not harder.”
Entrepreneur in Residence
Sep 2024
Antler is one of the most active early-stage investors globally. The firm leads in ‘Day Zero’ investing, an approach to venture capital focused on partnering with founders pre-launch. Antler systematically removes capital and network constraints for early-stage technology entrepreneurs by providing co-founder matching, deep business model validation, initial capital, expansion support, and follow-on funding. The firm is present in 27 cities across most leading technology ecosystems globally and has made over 1,300 investments into early-stage startups. Antler has been repeatedly recognized by Pitchbook as the world’s most active angel and seed-stage investor.
Business Mentor
Jul 2024
VC4A is an ecosystem builder that leverages its infrastructure, network, and expertise for the programs that contribute to the global startup movement. Since 2008, the organization designs, structures, and implements successful entrepreneurship programs across emerging markets. VC4A runs an online platform featuring the world’s largest database of emerging market startups and connects local entrepreneurs to learning resources, mentors, investors, and partner programs. Visit https://vc4a.com/ for more information. VC4A.com - The platform for venture building. VC4A is the largest online community of entrepreneurs and investors dedicated to building game-changing companies in Africa and Latin America. Entrepreneurs have access to free online tools, mentorship opportunities, and private deal rooms. Investor Pro Account users can set up intelligent alerts, follow progress, conduct due diligence, and connect directly. The community has 200,000+ members in 159 countries and meetups have been hosted in more than 50 cities around the world. Join the movement and lets change the world.
2023
Investor and Strategic Advisor
Oct 2023
Cayeshni is an Egyptian Fintech solutions company. Founded in 2023 with operational focus on Egypt. Where 67% of the population is currently underserved by banking and financial solutions, introducing nano-lending, micro-loans in addition to multiple financial products.
Board Member & Chief Operating Officer
Oct 2023
DillX is a SaaS platform automating the investment due diligence & investment readiness processes to mitigate risks and maximize returns
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2021–2023 · 3 investments
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