Egypt VC Summit’s Third Edition: Highlighting Egypt’s Position as an Investment Gateway to Africa and the Middle East

The two day investment summit will be held on February 4th - 5th 2025 and aims to increase foreign direct investment (FDI) by bringing together leading global investors and regional VC funds.

The 2025 Egypt VC Summit (3rd edition), set to take place on February 4th - 5th at the Sofit Downtown Nile Hotel (formerly Conrad Hotel), is organized by EPEA and GIZ Egypt on behalf
of the German Government, implemented by Changelabs. The summit builds on the remarkable momentum of its previous editions, with last year's event facilitating over 400 investor meetings and catalyzing $40M in confirmed investments into Egyptian VC firms positions Egypt as an investment gateway to a combined market of 1.6 billion people with $5tn in GDP across Africa and the Middle East, continuing to strengthen Egypt's position as a regional VC hub with unique access to two of the world's fastest-growing frontier markets.

“As founding partners of the Egypt VC Summit, we are thrilled to continue our support for this vital platform. Our commitment lies in expanding the pool of risk capital available to Egyptian start-ups. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem and contributing to the sustainable growth of the country's tech sector and broader economy.", said Andreas Ruepp, Head of Private Sector Development Programme in GIZ Egypt.

This year's edition introduces four tracks addressing critical market opportunities:

1. New VC Trends & Dynamics
2. Sustainability & Climate Tech
3. Cross-Border Investing & Scale
4. Exploring Exits in Africa & Middle East.

The summit will host over 400 participants, including global family offices, sovereign fund and international investors, offering a curated platform for meaningful partnership development. The programme features internationally renowned speakers, targeted networking sessions, and an exclusive investor's lounge, alongside key insights from government leaders - all designed to foster connections that drive sustainable economic growth in the region.

Registration is now open to investors at egyptvcsummit.com

"The 2025 Egypt VC Summit underscores Egypt's pivotal role as a key investment gateway to Africa and the Middle East. By uniting global investors and regional venture capital firms, this summit catalyzes significant foreign direct investment, bolstering region’s economic landscape. We are thrilled to continue building on the success of previous editions and look forward to fostering meaningful partnerships that drive sustainable growth." said Ayman Soliman, EPEA Chairman.

The 2025 agenda brings together 50+ foreign investors, 70+ regional venture capital firm and 20+ local and international LPs through specialized GP & LP masterclasses, dedicated roundtables, signing ceremonies, and focused track discussions - all designed to maximize investment opportunities across banking and family office sector.