F6 Group has announced the launch of F6 Ventures, a new seed-stage investment firm, to support startups across the Middle East and Africa.
Why it matters: F6 Ventures aims to address funding gaps in emerging ecosystems, particularly at the pre-seed and seed stages, and plans to expand its influence by launching multiple new regional funds across Africa, the GCC, and the Levant.
The details:
- F6 Ventures will manage six funds with over $90 million in assets under management (AUM), focusing on seed and early-stage investments.
- The firm is co-founded by Dina el-Shenoufy and Ramez El-Serafy, and joined by regional partners Eyad Albayouk, Ryaan Sharif, Rasha Manna, Walid Triki, and Christine Namara.
- F6 Ventures is headquartered in Cairo with offices in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Amman, Tunis, and Nairobi.
- The firm plans to launch new regional funds in Africa, the GCC, and the Levant, with a target of $200 million in AUM and investments in over 200 companies within five years.
Alongside F6 Ventures is Flat6Labs, the region’s most recognized startup accelerator platform, which continues to support founder development, innovation, and ecosystem growth across emerging markets under the leadership of newly appointed CEO, Yehia Houry.
What they’re saying:
- “The launch of F6 Ventures marks a new era in our journey, bringing focused capital and sharper execution to support the region’s boldest founders,” said Dina el-Shenoufy, Co-Founder and General Partner at F6 Ventures.
- “Over more than a decade, we’ve empowered thousands of founders and helped bold ideas grow into market-leading startups. I’m excited to begin this new chapter with F6 Ventures, helping founders scale faster and drive the next wave of innovation,” said Ramez El-Serafy, Co-Founder and General Partner at F6 Ventures.
Both initiatives operate under the unified structure of F6 Group, led by Dina el-Shenoufy as CEO and Hany Al Sonbaty as Founder and Chairman, ensuring a cohesive strategy that combines venture capital and entrepreneurial support to advance innovation across emerging markets.
What’s next: F6 Ventures aims to expand its influence by launching multiple new regional funds across Africa, the GCC, and the Levant, with a goal of increasing its AUM to $200 million and investing in over 200 companies in the next five years.