Hany Al-Sonbaty is the Managing Partner and co-founder of Sawari Ventures. See sector focus and contact routes.
Hany Al-Sonbaty is the Managing Partner and co-founder of Sawari Ventures, an Egypt-based venture capital firm established in 2010, and also co-founded Flat6Labs, the largest accelerator in the MENA region. His investment thesis targets knowledge- and innovation-led technology startups in North Africa, focusing on Seed through Series B rounds in sectors such as fintech, edtech, healthtech, consumer internet, deeptech, and e-commerce. Sawari typically invests check sizes ranging from $250,000 to $5 million, with a primary emphasis on Series A and B where it often acts as a consistent partner from product-market fit through scale. Notable portfolio companies include Swvl, MoneyFellows, Instabug, Si-Ware, Almentor, and Elves, reflecting a tilt toward platforms and market-making infrastructure. Al-Sonbaty brings over two decades of private equity and venture capital experience, having previously led TMT investments at EFG-Hermes Private Equity and managed Horus III, a $500 million general fund. He emphasizes active support, strong governance, and ESG practices to help founders scale disciplined, durable companies, though no specific public writing or di
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