Led · Seed · Jan 2026

Founded in 2025 by Ahmed Abdalla and Hussein ElBendak, KNOT Technologies has built an AI-driven system that authenticates attendee identities, monitors real-time demand, and manages ticket distribution to curb unauthorized resale. The London-headquartered company, which also operates in Egypt, serves more than 50 enterprise customers across the live events ecosystem. Its platform aims to give organizers full visibility into demand and maintain transparent relationships with attendees while preventing fraud and revenue leakage. KNOT’s technology integrates identity verification, distribution control, and data analytics in a single solution. With its recent capital infusion, the startup plans to accelerate product development, forge deeper integrations with ecosystem partners, and expand internationally. Although still at the pre-revenue or early-revenue stage, the company’s customer base provides initial validation of product-market fit. The founders envision redefining how identity, distribution, and value flow through the global live events industry.

Led · Equity · Dec 2025

Byit was founded in 2022 by Antoine Azer and operates an agent-first broking model that offers freelance brokers up to 90% of developers’ commission. The company has developed AI-powered real estate solutions and recently launched a new suite of those tools. In late 2025 it raised $1.1 million from A15, Beltone Holding and angel investors to support growth. As part of its regional expansion, Byit established Byit Ventures in the UAE to connect Egyptian property supply with GCC-based investors. The company has begun expanding operations into the UAE market and positioning its platform to serve cross-border investor demand. The articles do not provide revenue, user metrics, or a disclosed valuation.

Led · Seed · Nov 2025

Founded in 2022 by Hussein Wahdan and Farah Osman, Cairo-based bluworks.io targets the largely underserved blue-collar labor segment with an all-in-one workforce management solution. Its software enables businesses to handle employee scheduling, attendance tracking, payroll processing, and instant salary payouts while ensuring compliance with Egyptian labor regulations. The platform is positioned as a digital backbone for SMEs that still rely on pen-and-paper or spreadsheets for HR operations. bluworks.io has shown strong early growth and engagement, according to its investors, and aims to deepen its presence in Egypt’s SME market. The startup also plans to forge partnerships that layer additional services onto its core product and to expand geographically across MENA. To date, the company has secured $2 million across pre-Seed and Seed financings, providing the capital base to accelerate product development and regional scaling.

Participated · Seed · Oct 2025

SehaTech, founded by Mohamed Elshabrawy and headquartered in Cairo, has developed a full-stack, AI-driven platform that automates approvals, claims, and payments between insurers and healthcare providers. Its rule-based engine reduces fraud, minimizes manual errors, and delivers greater transparency across the healthcare value chain. The SaaS solution targets the large administrative inefficiencies in Egypt’s health-insurance market and seeks to accelerate reimbursement cycles for providers. With fresh capital, the company plans to strengthen its team, embed more advanced automation tools, and expand beyond Egypt into the broader region. Management positions the product as a one-stop interface that streamlines workflow while cutting costs for payers and providers. To date, SehaTech has raised a total of $2 million; no revenue or user metrics were disclosed in the article.

Participated · Series A · Oct 2025

Founded in 2013 by Nour El Assal and Ahmed ElFarnawany, Tagaddod has built a proprietary technology platform that sources renewable feedstocks from thousands of households, restaurants, food manufacturers, and independent collectors. The company operates regional hubs in Egypt, Jordan, and the Netherlands and maintains an active footprint across Africa, Asia, and Europe. Its software stack provides end-to-end traceability, AI-powered logistics optimisation, and compliance features that meet international sustainability standards. By digitising traditionally informal waste supply chains, Tagaddod enables global biofuel and SAF refineries to secure certified, export-grade feedstocks at scale. The business positions itself as an essential link in the fast-growing biofuels market, where feedstock scarcity is a key bottleneck. Backed by impact-oriented investors, Tagaddod plans to channel new capital into expanding market coverage, enhancing its AI-driven technology, and building additional infrastructure to handle higher volumes. The recent $26.3 million Series A provides the financial runway to pursue profitability and long-term leadership in renewable feedstock supply.