EdVentures, the Egypt-based venture capital firm focused on education and learning solutions, has been named Investor of the Year at the 11th Global Startup Awards. The announcement was made during the grand finale ceremony held as part of the EU Startup Summit in Malta.
Quick Facts
- Award: Investor of the Year
- Winner: Egypt’s EdVentures
- Portfolio: Supported over 66 startups, invested in 14
A Global Stage for MENA’s EdTech Champion
The Global Startup Awards (GSA), established in 2012, is one of the world’s largest startup support platforms, with a presence across 154 countries. The competition is intense, with this year’s global finalists selected from a pool of over 70,000 nominations. The selection process involved extensive evaluations by a jury and a series of regional competitions spanning six continents, highlighting the significance of EdVentures’ win on the international stage.
From Nahdet Misr to Nurturing Startups
Launched in 2017 as the investment arm of the Nahdet Misr Group, a leader in the education sector, EdVentures has established itself as a key player in the MENA EdTech ecosystem. The firm operates as an incubator, accelerator, and venture capital investor, targeting pre-seed and seed-stage startups. Its mission is to back high-impact companies in education, culture, and innovative learning through funding, institutional support, and industry expertise. To date, EdVentures has supported more than 66 startups, directly invested in 14, and contributed to the creation of over 10,000 jobs.
About EdVentures
Founded in 2017, EdVentures is a leading EdTech venture capital firm in Egypt and the MENA region. It functions as an incubator, accelerator, and VC, investing in pre-seed and seed-stage startups that focus on education, culture, and innovative learning solutions. EdVentures is the corporate venture capital arm of the Nahdet Misr Group.
Source: FollowICT News
