About EAEF
EAEF is a private equity firm founded in 2013. It is primarily based in New York City, United States. As of Aug 2026, EAEF has a portfolio of 19 companies, comprising 19 funding rounds and 1 acquisition. The firm primarily invests in companies based in Egypt and United Kingdom. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Financial Services to Food and Agriculture. Most recently it acquired stakes in Hytech Seeds on Aug 15, 2026.
EAEF has a team of 6 people, including 2 partners.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2013
Location
New York City, United States
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Acquisition Deals
EAEF's Portfolio
EAEF has a portfolio of 19 companies. They have invested in a total of 19 companies. Their most recent investment was in Dawa clinics (Series A round) on May 22, 2023. Here is the most recent investment by EAEF:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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May 22, 2023 | Series A | 1526 | ||
Oct 14, 2022 | PE | 6358 | ||
Mar 2019 | PE | 5355 | - | |
Nov 12, 2018 | Seed | 5192 | - |
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EAEF has acquired 1 company. Their most recent acquisition was of Hytech Seeds on Aug 15, 2026. Here is the most recent acquisition by EAEF:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 15, 2026 | Hybrid seed provider delivering high-yielding, disease-resistant crops through research and innovation | - | 1993 |
Here is the portfolio snapshot of EAEF:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2022
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2019
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in Egypt and United Kingdom
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Financial Services
Team profile of EAEF
EAEF has a team of 6 members including 2 Partners and 2 Principals located in United States and Egypt. EAEF's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in EAEF:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | New York City | - | - | |
Partner | Egypt | - | - | |
Principal | New York City | - | ||
Principal | New York City | - | ||
Associate | Metuchen | - | - | |
Associate | Cairo | - |
EAEF News
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Foundation Ventures Secures $25 Million to Fuel Egypt’s Startup EcosystemInnovation-village•Feb 04, 2025•Foundation Ventures, EAEF, Egyptian Exchange, Ingram Micro and 2 others
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Egyptian healthtech startup Yodawy raises $10 million to scaleTechpoint.Africa•Jan 17, 2024•Yodawy, Ezdehar Management, EBRD, European Investment Bank and 5 others
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Dawi Clinics raises EGP 250 million to fund its expansion in EgyptBusinessnewsthisweek•May 22, 2023•Dawa clinics, Al Ahly Capital Holding, White & Case, EAEF and 2 others
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Helios Investment Partners and EAEF acquire majority stake in Misr HytechPrivate Equity Wire•Jun 03, 2019•Helios, Hytech Seeds, EAEF, Lorax Capital Partners
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Egypt’s Flat6Labs announces first close of $5.6m fundDisrupt Africa•Jul 27, 2017•Flat6Labs, Egypt Ventures, EAEF
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Egyptian e-health startup SmartCare raises $1.2m fundingDisrupt Africa•Jun 28, 2016•Smart Medical Services, EAEF
