by Ahmed Kadri | Jun 12, 2025 | Blog
The Ownership Map of Your StartupA cap table, or capitalization table, is a simple spreadsheet that shows who owns how much of a company. Think of it as the scoreboard for shares. When you raise startup funding, investors look at this table first. A clear cap table...
by Ahmed Kadri | Jun 12, 2025 | Blog
Before an investor agrees to a meeting, they flip through your pitch deck. If the deck is clear, short, and bright, the door opens. If it is messy, the door stays shut. In this guide we show how to craft a deck that grabs attention. Keep It to 10 Essential Slides Many...
by Ahmed Kadri | Jun 12, 2025 | Blog
Many life‑changing ideas grow in emerging markets. Clean water pumps in Kenya, mobile wallets in Egypt, and tele‑health in Jordan started with small budgets but bold goals. Yet founders in these regions still ask one question: “How do we fund our growth?” In this...
by Ahmed Kadri | Jun 12, 2025 | Blog
Startups in the Middle East and North Africa run faster each year, yet 2025 brings fresh hurdles. Capital gaps, uneven rules, and talent shortages top the list. Do these hurdles stop founders? No. Smart teams turn bumps into stepping‑stones. This guide names the big...
by Ahmed Kadri | Jun 12, 2025 | Blog
A Fast‑Moving PlaygroundWalk down a street in Cairo and you will see riders in bright jackets, QR codes on shop doors, and teens paying with mobile wallets. These sights show how Egypt’s startup scene is growing. In 2024 the country grabbed almost 30 % of all startup...
