AUC Venture Lab Fintech Fall'19 Cycle Brochure

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This cycle is dedicated to the loving memory of Dr. Tarek Kamel, an Internet pioneer and visionary, former Minister of Communications and Information Technology and ICANN’s Senior Advisor to the President and Senior Vice President of Government and Intergovernmental Organization Engagement.

Dr. Kamel is known for introducing and expanding affordable Internet access in Egypt and for his contributions to global Internet governance. He was well-respected among the communications and information technology community, both locally and globally, for his dedication and various accomplishments.

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WHO WE ARE

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AUC Venture lab is Egypt’s first university-based startup accelerator and a leading accelerator in the Middle East and Africa. We support innovation-driven and passionate entrepreneurs looking to turn their solutions and technologies into viable businesses.

Since 2013, we have accelerated more than 170 startups covering multiple sectors.

We believe in evidence-based entrepreneurship and with the support of our partners, we provide our entrepreneurs with the right business knowledge, industry expertise, tools, ressources and networks to connect with the entrepreneurial world and reach their full potential.

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MISSION

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Our mission is twofold: to help Egyptian startups commercialize their innovative solutions into viable businesses, and to provide an experiential learning and research platform for AUC community to connect and engage with entrepreneurs.

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IMPACT

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170+

32

2200+

GRADUATE STARTUPS

FINTECH STARTUPS

MENTORING & TRAINING HOURS

1.5

450

8000+

BILLION EGP INVESTMENTS

MILLION EGP REVENUES

JOBS CREATED

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AWARDS

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AUC Venture Lab has been named the Middle East & North Africa Top Challenger for 2019 / 2020 by UBI Global, a Sweden-based research company specializing in mapping, highlighting and connecting the world of business incubation and acceleration. With three previous UBI recognitions, AUC Venture Lab is the only Egyptian accelerator recognized among 1580 programs assessed this year. The regional Top Challenger award is granted to incubators and accelerators that stand out due to impressive overall impact and performance achievements relative to respective regional peers.

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A 16-week customized program for financial technology (FinTech) startups providing entrepreneurs with specialized business finance and technology support. Fintech Entrepreneurs get to understand the ins and outs of working within the evolving government regulations, and gain valuable insights from some of the smartest minds in the startup and FinTech worlds.

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OFFERINGS

INTENSIVE BUSINESS TRAININGS

NETWORKING EVENTS

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MENTOR MATCHMAKING

ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS COACHING

CO-WORKING SPACE

ACCESS TO AUC COMMUNITY AND FACILITIES

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND REGULATORY SANDBOX

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FINANCIAL GRANT FOR VALIDATION

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WHO’S PITCHING?

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AMANLEEK

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Amanleek is an end-to-end digital insurance platform that simplifies the purchase and management of insurance products through digitization; making it more accessible and offering a hassle-free experience for all insurance seekers in Egypt and the Middle East.

Ihab El Sokary, Mohab Aboeita and Mohamed Mansour www.amanleek.com info@amanleek.com

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Know Me provides electronic know-your-customer (eKYC) technologies for digital onboarding to the financial services industry through web and mobile software development kits, enabling a complete digital customer experience.

AbdelRahman El Sergani and Muhammad El Sergani contact@knowmesolutions.com www.knowmesolutions.com

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KNOW ME

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MerQ provides an AI-based virtual assistant chatbot to educate and assist consumers in purchasing financial services products. MerQ virtual assistants provide users with information and recommendations and provide financial institutions with insights for better offerings and targeting.

Nermeen Soliman and Waleed Ghalwash www.merq.ai; www.asksally.me talk@merq.ai

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MERQ

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SUBSBASE

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SubsBase helps subscription businesses streamline their subscription management and optimize their recurring revenue. It manages the subscriber’s lifecycle including upgrades, downgrades, and dunning, leaving them room to focus on their core product/ service. SubsBase also enables businesses to integrate support services such as CRM, email marketing, analytics and payment gateway with no technical development overhead or delays.

Mohamed Farag subsbase.com farag@subsbase.com

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SPONSORS

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POWERED BY

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

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A15

EL-SHAWARBY ATTORNEYS

HULT PRIZE

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ALMAQARR

ELGOUNA

INJAZ EGYPT

ARAB MOBILE CHALLENGE

BERKELEY UNIVERSITY

CAIRO ANGELS

CAIRO INNOVATES

ELRE7LA

ENDEAVOR

MIT ENTERPRISE FORUM

Entrepreneurs’ Society

NAHDET EL MAHROUSA

RISEUP

SEAMLESS

TECHNE SUMMIT

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EGYPT INNOVATE

PARTNERS Health 2.0

TEMENOS

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VODAFONE

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Ahmed Abdel Meguid

MENTORS

Ahmed Abou El Haz Ahmed AlFalasi

Aliaa Bassiouny

Amir Beshai

Amr Fawzi

Hamza Tag

Hani W. Naguib

Hany Moussa

Karim Gad

Karim Hussein

Kevin O’Connell

Mohamed Gamal Mohamed Hafez Mohamed Hossam

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Ahmed El Gaby

Ahmed Ellaithy

Ahmed Emad

Ashraf Nashed

Ashraf N. Shenouda

Amr Hareedy

Hany Soliman Hassan El Sokkary

Hatem Abdo

Khaled Ismail

Khaled Bichara

Loay El-Shawarby

Nada Sameh

Mohamed Shehab

Mohga Badran

Ram Akers

Randa Victor

Rawiah Abdallah

Sahar El Sallab

Sally Asaad

Sherif Kamel

El Faisal Badr

Mahdi Al Olabi

Haneen Abu Shanab

Haytham Badr

Mahmoud Samir Fouda

Reem Mahmoud Bannis

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Ahmed Galal

Ahmed Hassanein

Ahmed Mourady

Ahmed Tolba

Akram Farag

Akram Salama

Alaa Arafah

Dina Bassiouni

Dina El-Mofty

Emad Fouad

Fady Morcos

Fady ChehadĂŠ

Fady Ramzy

Fikry Boutros

Haytham Wagih

Ihab Naguib

Irini Raafat

Islam Shawky

Islam Zekry

Jacqueline Kameel

Karim Abdel Kader

Karim Ahmed

Karim Beshara

Dina Gobran

Youssef Wagih

Yasmine Abou stait

Maha Mourad

Maie El Zeiny

Marwan Hamad

Menna Sabry

Michael Messiha

Moataz Kotb

Mohab Moubashir

Mohamed El Sabban

Mohamed Farag

Bahaaeldin Abdellatif

Ehab Attia

Karim ElHossary

Nagla Samir

Nashwa Saleh

Nellie El Enany

Neveen El Tahri

Nizar Becheikh

Noha Shaker

Norhan El Sakkout Omar Soudodi

Rafeh Saleh

Hussein Wahdan

Nadine Moussa

Choucri Asmar

Sherif Shabana

Shima Barakat

Tamer Azer

Tamer Saber

Tarek Abou Alam

Yaseen Abdel Ghafar

Kamel ElKhouly

Seba Salem

Ahmed Mazhar

Amr Rakha

Ziad Mokhtar

Alaa Hashem

Ali Awni

Ayman Zaaqoq

Sally ElGemezy

Hakim Meshreki Hamed Shamma Mohamed Jebriel Manal Negmeldin

Dalia El Atrash

Sherif Ahmed El Ballat

Ahmed Nader

Sherif El-Sherbini

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Ayman Ismail

Abdul Latif Jameel Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship and AUC Venture Lab Director

Nour Ibrahim

Mohamed Hamza AUC Venture Lab Associate Director

Mohamed Yehia

Senior Media and PR Coordinator

Senior Program Coordinator

Mohamed Younis

Hadeel ElShabba

Senior Advisor

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Partnerships and Outreach Officer

Yasmine Nagaty Acceleration Manager

Samy Medhat

Senior Program Coordinator

Noha El Kholy

Logistics and Procurement Coordinator

Lina Zalat

Partnerships Manager

Verina Rizkallah

Fatma Abou Ali

Marketing & Communications Manager

Lydia Kamiel

Senior Program Coordinator

Senior Program Coordinator

Ahmed Amin

Youssef Moemen

AUC Angels Manager

Investment Analyst

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Mostafa Hassanein Program Coordinator

TEAM Mostafa Shahin Program Coordinator

Mostafa Ahmed Events Support

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AUC Angels is the first university-based angel investor network in the MENA region, with a mission to create an angel investor community at AUC to invest in innovative Egyptian startups. In partnership with V-Lab, AUC Angels has access to vetted and scalable startups that have proved traction in the market and have a strong potential for positive returns.

AUC Angels provides financial and legal training to new angel investors and helps startups develop attractive investment cases and matches them with angel investors. aucangels@aucegypt.edu Syndication Partners

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

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Boasting an unrivalled reputation as the top private business school in Egypt and one of the best in Africa and the Arab world, the AUC School of Business is dedicated to transforming the young eager minds of today to the responsible change agents of tomorrow, all while developing relevance and leadership in an evolving ecosystem. Situated within the top private university in Egypt and enjoying nearly seven decades’ worth of history, the School offers a wide range of programs that extend beyond the classroom to provide a holistic and engaging learning experience.

The School’s foremost accomplishment is a seal of excellence achieved through the Triple Crown accreditation – placing the School among the top 1 percent of educational institutions worldwide to achieve the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditations.

The School’s executive education programs are also recognized by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) accreditation.

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The American University in Cairo (AUC) is a premier English language institution of higher learning. The university is committed to teaching and research of the highest caliber, and offers exceptional liberal arts and professional education in a crosscultural environment. AUC builds a culture of leadership, lifelong learning, continuing education and service among its graduates and is dedicated to making significant contributions to Egypt and the international community in diverse fields.

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THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO

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@aucventurelab AUC Venture Lab vlab@aucegypt.edu https://business.aucegypt.edu/centers/vlab

POWERED BY

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