Yasser Lotfy

Rasmal Ventures LLC is the first independent Qatari venture capital company, established under the jurisdiction of the Qatar Financial Center. Led by a team of seasoned venture capital experts, Rasmal Ventures aims to become an active player in the Middle East and North Africa region’s burgeoning startup and innovation ecosystem. Its first fund, The Rasmal Innovation Fund I is being launched with the support of key Qatari private investors and institutions. The team is working with QFCRA to incorporate the fund, and a first closing is expected to be announced in Q4 2023. Rasmal Ventures aims to raise a fund of $100 million, which will make up to 25 equity investments in Qatari start-ups and scale-ups offering outstanding growth potential as well as MENA and selective international technology investment opportunities at Pre-Series A, Series A, Series B stages. Rasmal Ventures aims to target high performing startups in fast-growing technology sectors. The fund will have a generalist tech approach across all sectors, but will also specialize in verticals such as climate tech and energy tech, supply chain logistics, fintech, B2B SaaS Software and Artificial Intelligence. It has identified these sectors as strategic to Qatar and offering tremendous growth potential in the region.

Rasmal Ventures LLC is the first independent Qatari venture capital company, established under the jurisdiction of the Qatar Financial Center. Led by a team of seasoned venture capital experts, Rasmal Ventures aims to become an active player in the Middle East and North Africa region’s burgeoning startup and innovation ecosystem. Its first fund, The Rasmal Innovation Fund I is being launched with the support of key Qatari private investors and institutions. The team is working with QFCRA to incorporate the fund, and a first closing is expected to be announced in Q4 2023. Rasmal Ventures aims to raise a fund of $100 million, which will make up to 25 equity investments in Qatari start-ups and scale-ups offering outstanding growth potential as well as MENA and selective international technology investment opportunities at Pre-Series A, Series A, Series B stages. Rasmal Ventures aims to target high performing startups in fast-growing technology sectors. The fund will have a generalist tech approach across all sectors, but will also specialize in verticals such as climate tech and energy tech, supply chain logistics, fintech, B2B SaaS Software and Artificial Intelligence. It has identified these sectors as strategic to Qatar and offering tremendous growth potential in the region.

Mission: Sunny Side Venture Partners would like to activate the world from Africa together with entrepreneurs of good ambitions. We invest in ambitious early-stage startups in Africa and Middle East. Sunny Sides ABC: We ASPIRE: We invest in ambitious early-stage startups who aspire to make a difference and turn the world into a “sunny place” We BELIEVE: We believe in the potential of the startups and support them rather like the sun than like the north wind. We CONNECT: Coming from the land of the rising sun, we envision to connect things that used to be far away unconnected from each other

Dream VC is a Pan-African venture capital institute. Dream VC creates and delivers educational programs focused on investment capacity building, particularly in venture capital, angel investing, and corporate venture capital (CVC). To date, Dream VC has successfully run multiple programs with participants from over 50 different countries. Our programs are highly selective with a ~4 % acceptance rate. We are powered by a network of 300+ fellow alumni who have started, currently lead or work at Venture Capital, Private Equity and Impact Funds, collectively managing nearly $7bn in AUM.

We help create outstanding digital public services. PUBLIC is a digital transformation partner committed to helping the public sector turn innovative ideas into practical solutions. Led by venture investor and entrepreneur Alexander de Carvalho, PUBLIC is a ‘policy-to-product’ business - keen on shaping policy, transforming systems and finding and developing the products that can bring the policy to life. Since 2016 we have helped to create and are a part of a leading ecosystem helping to solve pressing issues in the public domain. We built PUBLIC amidst Europe’s startup ecosystem, helped shape “GovTech” and firmly believe new companies are critical to government transformation. Visit our website (public.io) to find out more.

GreenTec Capital Partners is an Entrepreneurial Support Organization (ESO) with roots in providing investment and venture-building support to African ventures. We have transitioned from an investor with a successful 20x exit to an experienced Technical Assistant, delivering comprehensive strategic, operational, technical, and investment readiness assistance, fostering the growth of impactful ventures in Africa and beyond. To date, weve sourced and screened over 1,000 businesses, guiding them to become successful, mature, and investable entities. With a proven track record, weve secured over €10 million in startup support, encompassing operating and investment capital, through partnerships with GIZ, UNDP, EIB, and AFD during our 8+ years of existence. Our core product offerings include: Entrepreneurship Programs: We develop and implement end-to-end, tailored entrepreneurship programs in various sectors, equipping local entrepreneurs with the knowledge and resources to raise investments independently. ESG & Impact Training: We create and deliver customized ESG and impact training toolkits for ESOs, VCs, and impactpreneurs, empowering them to build an impact track record and implement effective ESG strategies to attract investors, mitigate risks, and support sustainable development. AFRICA Consulting: Leveraging our extensive experience in diverse African markets and a compelling background in investment management, we provide comprehensive assistance to private businesses exploring opportunities in Africa. Our services range from market research, ecosystem mapping, and due diligence to business case development and investment target setting. At GreenTec, our mission is to forge a lasting impact in Africa by nurturing a resilient local entrepreneurship ecosystem and advocating for socially responsible enterprises to drive sustainable development across the continent. Join our network and embark on an exciting journey into the world of African entrepreneurship!