Sherif Nessim

Founder & Managing Partner @ Jedar Capital | Supporting Early-Stage Startups across Africa

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 20 investments📅 11 years investing🗓 Last invested Oct 2024
VC🌍 United States20+ investments
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Portfolio

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Oct 2024
Fincart was founded in 2023 as a leading tech company specialized in streamlining shipping and financing for social sellers, small & medium sized e-commerce brands and marketplaces so they can seamlessly grow their businesses. www.fincart.io
Investor
Aug 2023
Modern HR & Payroll: Easy, affordable, and customizable. From hire to retire, the new age of work is here.
Investor
Apr 2023
Sully.ai is printing labor for health systems by building a team of autonomous AI agents to run the entire hospital operations. The autonomous agents run like ClawdBot in the background (Receptionists, Medical Consultant, Triage Nurse, Scribes, Coders) collaborate to execute entire workflows—replacing the $800B labor doing all the manual work at hospitals.
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Dec 2022
Jem is the employee benefits and HR platform built for deskless workers on WhatsApp. With financial wellness at its core, Jem helps employees break free from debt cycles and build long-term financial stability through payroll-integrated savings, fair financial services and financial education. Jem’s platform also digitises and streamlines HR operations for employers, from leave management and payslip delivery to internal communications and query management. By removing barriers to access, Jem has helped 150,000+ workers across 150 businesses become more engaged and financially secure.
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Oct 2022
Bumpa is the best business management app for SMEs in Africa. 

 With the Bumpa app, business owners can: - Create a business website. - Display products & receive payment - Record sales - Issue invoices/receipts - Receive financial reports -Manage orders.
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Oct 2022
MarketForce bridges the gap in retail distribution by delivering an end-to-end platform that enables consumer brands to deliver essential goods and digital financial services to retailers and consumers in Africa. We provide a B2B retail marketplace that empowers informal merchants in Africa to source, order and pay for inventory digitally and conveniently, access financing, collect digital payments and make extra money by reselling digital financial services such as airtime, electricity tokens and bill payments.
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Sep 2022
Le compte pro pour chaque défi financier
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Jun 2022
Lazerpay is a blockchain powered payment gateway that empowers businesses to acknowledge payments globally in crypto currencies while offering exorbitant premium benefits on their earnings by saving in permissionless Defi protocols
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Feb 2022
Proteinea is a pioneering TechBio company transforming drug discovery and development by integrating advanced biotechnology with artificial intelligence. Our mission is to accelerate the development of life-saving therapies, pushing the boundaries of science and technology to improve patient outcomes.
early stageBiotechnology
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Jan 2022
Africas Easy to Deploy “1-Click” Insurance Checkout API for Progressive Insurance Companies & Online Commerce (Private Beta) Starting with Africas rapidly growing $63 billion Travel and Hospitality Sector. More Coming Soon.....
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Jan 2022
ElGameya is a Fintech startup that digitizes the traditional money cycles (ROSCA Model), offering a hassle-free solution for anyone looking to achieve financial security. Our mobile app enables users to join cycles, pay their monthly installments digitally, and receive their payout seamlessly. With cutting-edge technology, we ensure secure transactions and provide top-notch customer satisfaction. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to take control of their finances and build a brighter future.
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Dec 2021
Krave Marts mission is to provide convenience to consumers and build the rails that define the future of commerce in Pakistan so that people can shop online and get it delivered now. The Krave Mart app is a one-stop solution to purchase over 2200+ unique SKUs from Groceries, Mother & Baby, Health & Beauty, Electronics, Stationary, Toys & Games, Pharmacies and more in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi Founded in 2021 by Kassim, Haziq, Ahsan, and Hammad, Krave Mart is backed by YCombinator, GFC, JAM Fund, MSA Capital, RTP Global, Saison Capital, Zayn Capital, Rebel Funds, Finsight VC, and other strategic institutions and angel investors around the world. For more details please see https://www.kravemart.com/
early stageRetail Groceries
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Nov 2021
We are building the largest car-sharing and rental platform in Africa. Rent a car in 3 clicks. Make money with your car in 3 clicks.
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Nov 2021
A HealthTech company offering an innovative and efficient care model for diabetic patients. We aim at reversing Type II and sustainably manage Type I through digital therapeutics, wearables and continuous remote monitoring.
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Experience · 24 entries
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2025
Investment & Venture Capital Advisor
May 2025
We’re a global team of diverse experts based in Silicon Valley, passionate about driving growth for startups and early-stage companies. With our unique hybrid model, we combine strategic advisory with hands-on support, integrating seamlessly into your business wherever you need us most.
2024
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Oct 2024
Fincart was founded in 2023 as a leading tech company specialized in streamlining shipping and financing for social sellers, small & medium sized e-commerce brands and marketplaces so they can seamlessly grow their businesses. www.fincart.io
2023
Investor
Aug 2023
Modern HR & Payroll: Easy, affordable, and customizable. From hire to retire, the new age of work is here.
Investor
Apr 2023
Sully.ai is printing labor for health systems by building a team of autonomous AI agents to run the entire hospital operations. The autonomous agents run like ClawdBot in the background (Receptionists, Medical Consultant, Triage Nurse, Scribes, Coders) collaborate to execute entire workflows—replacing the $800B labor doing all the manual work at hospitals.
2022
Investor
Dec 2022
Jem is the employee benefits and HR platform built for deskless workers on WhatsApp. With financial wellness at its core, Jem helps employees break free from debt cycles and build long-term financial stability through payroll-integrated savings, fair financial services and financial education. Jem’s platform also digitises and streamlines HR operations for employers, from leave management and payslip delivery to internal communications and query management. By removing barriers to access, Jem has helped 150,000+ workers across 150 businesses become more engaged and financially secure.
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