Alex Angels, one of Egypt’s leading angel investment networks, is set to host a high-impact virtual event tailored for the MENA investment community. The upcoming “Featured Angel Session” will spotlight renowned early-stage advisor and investor Samer Shaaban. Scheduled for mid-December, this session offers a rare opportunity for investors and founders to gain firsthand insights from a veteran who has deployed over $1 billion across global markets, with a specific focus on the rapidly evolving Saudi Arabian ecosystem.
Event Details
- What: Featured Angel Session: Guest Samer Shaaban
- When: Monday, December 15, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Riyadh Time / GMT+3)
- Where: Virtual (Online)
- Focus Areas: Angel Investing Trends, MENA & Saudi Ecosystems, Startup Evaluation, Investment Strategy
About The Event
This session is part of Alex Angels’ “Featured Angel Session” series, a monthly initiative designed to showcase the region’s most influential and active investors. The event is curated to provide deep, practical value to the investment community, moving beyond surface-level trends to explore the mechanics of successful deal-making.
Attendees can expect a robust discussion on the current state of angel investing in the Middle East and North Africa. The agenda includes a deep dive into emerging trends, practical strategies for evaluating early-stage startups, and methods for spotting high-potential teams before they scale. A key portion of the session will also focus on navigating the Saudi Arabian ecosystem, offering guidance on accessing capital and structuring for sustainable growth in the Kingdom.
Featured Speakers
- Samer Shaaban (CFA, CAIA): An Early-Stage Investor & Advisor with over 26 years of experience in real estate, private equity, and corporate finance. Samer has directed over USD 1 billion in private-market investments across 17 global markets. He is known for blending global best practices with deep local insights to help founders and business leaders create long-term value.
How to Attend
This is a virtual event open to the investment community, though registration is subject to host approval to ensure a curated experience.
Request to Join: Register via Luma
About The Organizers
Alex Angels (Alexandria Angel Network) is a dynamic network dedicated to connecting investors with exclusive early-stage opportunities across Egypt and the wider MENA region. As the first angel network in Alexandria, they play a pivotal role in the ecosystem by providing expert insights, mentorship, and capital to drive innovation.
Learn More: Alex Angels LinkedIn
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