{"id":46931,"date":"2025-05-28T14:10:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T11:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/?p=46931"},"modified":"2025-05-28T14:31:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T11:31:10","slug":"pts-holdings-launches-10-million-investment-fund-to-support-startups-across-in-mena","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/2025\/05\/pts-holdings-launches-10-million-investment-fund-to-support-startups-across-in-mena\/","title":{"rendered":"PTS Holdings Launches $10 Million Investment Fund to Support Startups across in MENA"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Following a rigorous nomination and selection process during the 5th Investment Committee in Cairo, selected startups will be awarded aticket size of up to $150,000<\/strong><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>A strategic partnership between PTS Holdings and the Arab Academy to support early-stage innovators<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>COREangels MEA<\/strong> launched its 5th Investment Committee, a three-day investment forum uniting <strong>global angel investors<\/strong>,<strong> regional partners<\/strong>, and local trailblazer founders from across the <strong>Middle East and Africa<\/strong>\u2014from the <strong>Gulf<\/strong> to <strong>South Africa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-268\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 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a growing commitment to aligning smart capital with purpose-driven innovation across the region.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Maha Mandour<\/strong>, Chairperson of <strong>PTS Holdings<\/strong> and <strong>Co-Founder of COREangels MEA<\/strong>, stated that the fund specializes in<strong> deploying venture capital<\/strong> into <strong>startups<\/strong>, with a total size of $10 million.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">She highlighted that the fund focuses on supporting tech startups aligned with the Sustainable <strong>Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong> through a<strong> hybrid model<\/strong> combining a global network of <strong>investors<\/strong>, <strong>local expertise<\/strong>, and an i<strong>nnovation studio<\/strong> that provides operational development services to support these companies\u2019 growth and expansion.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">She highlighted that <strong>COREangels MEA<\/strong> offers investment support of up to $150,000, along with a comprehensive suite of advisory and technical services designed to help <strong>startups scale<\/strong> into new markets.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The fund operates under the umbrella of <strong>PTS Investments Holdings<\/strong>, a <strong>visionary investment group<\/strong> driving the development of sustainable <strong>ecosystems for startups. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>PTS<\/strong> focuses on building future-ready companies by<strong> aligning investment<\/strong> and<strong> venture services with the SDGs. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The fund provides startup founders not only with capital, but also with tools,technical as well as business strategic guidanceand a powerful investor network\u2014backed by <strong>Kemtix Ventures<\/strong>, th<strong>e innovation and venture studio arm of Group<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong> Maha Mandour, Chairperson of PTS Holdings and Founding Partner of COREangels MEA said:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u201cWe don\u2019t just inject funds\u2014we believe in buildingcomprehensive ecosystems. COREangels MEA brings capital, capability, and community support to the region\u2019s most promising founders,\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0Fintech as the foundation for inclusive growth<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Fintech in MEA<\/strong> is projected to surpass <strong>USD 100 billion by 2028<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>COREangels MEA<\/strong> is channeling smart, impact-driven capital into startups building solutions in embedded finance, digital payments, inclusive lending, and financial access <strong>infrastructureacross<\/strong> various fields of application.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">From over 1,000 applications, five standout fintech startups were selected:<\/h2>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><strong> eMaisha Pay<\/strong>, based in Uganda, empowers farmers with access to savings tools, crop insurance, and microloans.<\/li>\n<li><strong> RentBeta<\/strong>, active across East Africa enables flexible rent payments and automates landlord collection systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Aqua<\/strong> Offers, an Egypt-based platform, provides an intelligent, performance-based solution for loyalty programs and instant savings..<\/li>\n<li><strong> Monak<\/strong>, serving migrant communities in MENA, offers bundled financial, health, and insurance services through a single platform.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Reeple<\/strong>, based in Nigeria, simplifies international payments for African freelancers and remote workers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">All these companies underwent a comprehensive operational and <strong>investment<\/strong> evaluation through <strong>Kemtix Ventures<\/strong> to ensure their readiness for growth and alignment with the fund&#8217;s objectives and strategy.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The event was hosted by the <strong>Arab Academy for Science,<\/strong> <strong>Technology and Maritime Transport<\/strong> (<strong>AAST)Entrepreneurship Center under<\/strong> the leadership of <strong>Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghafar.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The academy provided an ideal platform for collaboration and institutional empowerment support.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">During the event, the strategic partnership with<strong> PTS Holdings<\/strong> was strengthened to empower innovation across institutions\u2014led by the innovation studio of <strong>Kemtix<\/strong> <strong>Ventures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">An MOU was signed between the two partners to join efforts in supporting young innovators, especially in the early stages of their <strong>entrepreneurial journey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The Committee welcomed a distinguished delegation of visionary leaders, fund managers, and change makers in investments fields from across the region\u2014including<strong> Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">This reflects a shared regional commitment to building a cross-border <strong>investment ecosystem<\/strong> focused on impact.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Among the event\u2019s special guests was <strong>Rui Falc\u00e3o<\/strong>, President of<strong> CORE angels<\/strong> International, whose visit under score the global importance of connecting frontier innovation in MEA with smart capital.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u201cCOREangels MEA is more than a fund\u2014It is a trusted and secure bridge connecting regional innovation with smart, sustainable global investment opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The committee concluded with interactive panel discussions, hands-on training workshops, and personalized meetings with founders, complemented by cultural experiences that fostered deeper connections among attendees and anchored investment within the rich tapestry of local identity.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">At<strong> COREangels MEA<\/strong>, we believe that true investment transcends capital\u2014it&#8217;s about forging partnerships that generate meaningful value and enduring impact.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COREangels MEA launched its 5th Investment Committee, a three-day investment forum uniting global angel investors, regional partners, and local trailblazer founders from across the Middle East and Africa\u2014from the Gulf to South 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