Understanding the Term Sheet
Home / Seeing founders rushing the negotiations and agreeing to terms without fully understanding their impact made me feel obligated to write this post.After pitching her/his startup and receiving initial acceptance, the investors usually set another meeting to discuss the terms in the Term Sheet. The Term Sheet is a non-binding agreement between two parties […]
Navigating Startup Valuations
Home / A startup’s valuation is probably the most critical term startup founders and investors come to agree upon when entering a partnership. It directly impacts the founder’s dilution at each stage, and it has a profound impact on the investor’s return multiples at exit. Too low a valuation may hurt valuations at future stages. […]
7 Strategies for Successful Fundraising
Home / A startup goes through different phases of development until it reaches maturity. Starting from initially an idea intending to solve a hypothesized problem, to developing the solution, whether it be an app or a product, and testing the viability of the solution until reaching product-market fit and starting to commercialize that product/service. After […]
Before The Dive: A Simple Framework for Assessing Startups
Home / Given the vast number of startups investors get exposed to, it is important to have a clear framework for deciding which ones to proceed with. When examining an investment opportunity, there are many factors to consider. The decision on whether to proceed with the deep dive assessment entails three main pillars: the team, […]
Fatura
Home / Fatura (Finance) Fatura is a fintech-enabled B2B marketplace that connects retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers across Egypt. The platform offers a wide range of services, including live product listings, price transparency, B2B “buy now, pay later” financing, and marketing support. Fatura was acquired by EFG Hermes Holding’s Tanmeyah in 2022. Website
Paynas
Home / Paynas (Finance/HR/Tech Apps) Paynas is a comprehensive HR and payroll solutions provider focused on empowering small and medium-sized businesses. The platform streamlines HR and payroll processes, offers payroll cards and financing options, and provides tailored employee benefits, including medical insurance packages. By digitizing and simplifying workforce management, Paynas enables companies to efficiently manage […]
Malbazaar
Home / Malbazaar (Medical/Insurance) MalBazaar offers a digital insurance brokerage platform that helps users search, compare and purchase insurance products. Targeting corporates and individuals through business customers, users can select from a range of insurance products, including medical, car, life, home, personal accident, marine and property insurance. They also partner with financial services providers to […]
Flend
Home / Flend (Technology/Finance/Banking) Flend offers a fully tech-enabled embedded financing solution to provide SME lending through a network of digital partners. They are the first company in Egypt to obtain the FRA’s Digital Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI) license for SME lending. Through Flend’s digital process, SMEs can register, complete KYC, and access multiple loan […]
Astute Imaging
Home / Astute Imaging (Healthcare/Technology) Astute Imaging offers AI powered medical imaging software that enhances surgery planning for healthcare providers and assists MedTech (medical device) companies in their R&D process, allowing for a more efficient process to obtain the needed regulatory approvals. Astute’s software generates 3D models of patient scans and provides users with the […]
Infinilink
Home / Infinilink (Technology/Electrical Components) InfiniLink is a semiconductor company developing advanced chips for high-speed connectivity solutions. The company specializes in silicon-based photonic chips, including high-speed SerDes and optical transceiver chiplets, leveraging cutting-edge silicon and silicon-photonics technologies to power next-generation AI data centers. Website