- RiseUp Summit Announces Strategic Partnership with Bosta to Support Startups and Deliver Innovative Logistics Solutions
- The partnership aims to drive growth, regional expansion, and knowledge exchange between both parties, strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem across the region.
- This strategic collaboration reflects a shared vision to empower startups, help them overcome operational challenges, and provide innovative logistics solutions that facilitate their expansion and long-term growth.
RiseUp Summit 2026 has announced a strategic partnership with Bosta, aimed at supporting startups by providing innovative logistics solutions that enable growth and expansion, while fostering knowledge exchange and building effective partnerships to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Egypt and the wider region.
This partnership was unveiled on the sidelines of RiseUp Summit 2026, the annual entrepreneurship and innovation event in the Middle East and Africa, held at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo from February 5–7 under the theme “Turning Point.”
The collaboration reflects a shared vision to enhance innovation, help startups overcome operational challenges, and support their journey toward regional and global expansion.
RiseUp Summit continues to serve as a central platform for exchanging expertise, addressing challenges faced by startups, and highlighting the latest trends in investment, technology, and scalable business development.
Mohamed Ezzat, Founder and CEO of Bosta, participated in a panel discussion titled: “Acquisition or IPO?”, which explored the different exit strategies available to startups amid evolving economic conditions and emerging market challenges.
The panel included leading figures in investment and entrepreneurship:
Mohamed Akasha – Managing Partner, DisrupTech Ventures
Mohamed Aboulnaga – CEO of Investments, Exits
Hossam Ali – Founder & CEO, Yozo
Essam Hawas – Founder & CEO, Mada Capital
During the session, speakers discussed key factors in determining the optimal exit path for startups, including timing, governance readiness, business model robustness, and the ability to achieve sustainable growth.
Mohamed Ezzat highlighted:
“Although Egypt is the largest market in the region in terms of size and opportunities, startups need to design their products and business models from day one with regional and global scalability in mind to ensure true, sustainable growth.”
He added:
“Focusing on building scalable solutions that can adapt to diverse market requirements has become a crucial factor in attracting investment and unlocking new growth opportunities, whether through strategic partnerships or future exit options.”
Bosta is one of Egypt’s leading logistics and delivery companies, offering tech-enabled, end-to-end services to support e-commerce businesses. By improving shipping and delivery efficiency, Bosta helps companies accelerate growth and expand across Egypt and regional markets.
