محمد يحي
- GrowthLabs has announced the acquisition of Startup Gate in a deal valued at approximately $657.4K, aiming to build the region’s first integrated digital infrastructure for entrepreneurship
- The deal will integrate Startup Gate with GrowthLabs’ Catalyst OS to create a unified platform connecting founders, investors, and incubation programs
- The company also plans to launch the region’s first unified MENA entrepreneurial community, alongside expansion into five new countries this year
GrowthLabs, a technology services company, has announced the acquisition of Startup Gate in a deal valued at approximately EGP 35 million (around $657.4K), aiming to build the region’s first integrated digital infrastructure for entrepreneurship and innovation.
The acquisition will integrate Startup Gate with GrowthLabs’ Catalyst OS, creating a unified platform that connects founders, investors, and incubation programs, while enabling data-driven management of startup ecosystems and investment flows.
The company also plans to launch the region’s first unified entrepreneurial community across MENA, expand into five new countries in 2026, and roll out seven corporate innovation programs.
Islam Mohamed, CEO of GrowthLabs, said:
“We aim to build an integrated operating system for entrepreneurship that connects ideas to growth and investment, driving economic impact, job creation, and investment stimulation.”
He added that combining GrowthLabs’ technology with Startup Gate will enable real-time, data-driven solutions for governments and private sector stakeholders to scale innovation ecosystems.
Maged Ghoneima, Co-founder and Managing Partner at M-Empire, said:
” the deal represents a key step toward building a unified digital infrastructure that strengthens ecosystem connectivity and accelerates investment readiness across the region”.
Aimee Tawfik, Founder of Startup Gate and COO at GrowthLabs Holding, said:
” the acquisition marks a natural transition toward a fully integrated operating ecosystem supporting startups from inception to scale”.
The transaction was facilitated by M-Empire, supporting GrowthLabs’ expansion strategy across the GCC and Africa.
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