COREangels MEA

BIG THINGS ARE ON THE HORIZON! Our investment committee has just wrapped up a key decision, marking an important milestone for us. This is a moment we've been building toward, and it sets the stage for exciting opportunities ahead. But this is just the beginning. There’s more to come, and it’s going to be impactful! Stay connected as we prepare to reveal what’s next. Any guesses on what’s around the corner? #COREangelsMEA #AngelInvestment #InvestmentCommittee

Early-stage startups often make the following mistakes during the due diligence phase: As a community of early-stage investors, we frequently see avoidable mistakes during the due diligence phase, and there are some common errors we consistently encounter. Don't let these missteps stand between you and your big opportunity: 1. Unprepared Documentation: Failing to have necessary documents like financials and legal agreements organized. 2. Legal Oversights: Not having all legal aspects, such as contracts and IP rights, properly covered. 3. Unrealistic Financial Projections: Presenting overly optimistic numbers not backed by solid data. 4. Poor Communication: Not being transparent or consistent in communicating with investors. 5. Weak Market Research: Lacking a clear understanding of the market, competition, or customer needs. 6.  Underestimating Time and Effort: Not realizing the time and effort required for due diligence, leading to rushed work. 7. Lack of Traction and Validation: Struggling to show early successes or market validation. Due diligence is a significant phase in your investment journey so give it too much attention and do not rush yourself and your team, just give the investors what they really need to know honestly. Learn more about angel investment at COREangelsMEA: https://lnkd.in/eahp7PSv  #COREangelsMEA #startups #Angelinvesting #MEAregion

Mistakes That Can Turn Off Investors you MUST avoid: As an angel network, COREangelsMEA has observed that many promising ideas fail to secure investment or achieve their goals due to shortcomings in their pitch decks. To improve your chances of success, we strongly advise avoiding the following common mistakes: ❌ Pitch decks that are too long and don’t get to the point     ❌ Not clearly explaining your value, solution, or business model   ❌ Being dishonest in investor meetings   ❌ unclearly managed financials   ❌ Unclear roadmap or exit strategy   ❌ Unrealistic valuations   ❌ Ignoring competitors  If you’re looking for investment, avoid these mistakes. Your ideas deserve to be seen, heard, and brought to life—don’t miss your chance by making these errors. Learn more about angel investment at COREangelsMEA: https://lnkd.in/eahp7PSv  #COREangelsMEA #startups #Angelinvesting #MEAregion

Unforgettable words from COREangels MEA IC guest speakers: During our 4th Investment Committee Meeting, Fadilah Tchoumba CEO of ABAN highlighted the importance of angel groups in supporting startups by combining capital and diverse expertise. Want to know more about COREangels MEA , Visit the website : https://lnkd.in/eahp7PSv Want to join COREangels MEA investors community. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eAt4-n7m #AngelInvesting #MEARegion #COREangelsMEA

Unforgettable words from COREangels MEA IC guest speakers: During our 4th Investment Committee Meeting, Maha Mandour Managing Partner of COREangelsMEA highlighted the Uniqueness Ecosystem of COREangels MEA that provides both funding and comprehensive support through a venture studio model. Want to know more about COREangels MEA , Visit the website : https://lnkd.in/eahp7PSv Want to join COREangels MEA investors community. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eAt4-n7m #AngelInvesting #MEARegion #COREangelsMEA

Unforgettable words from COREangels MEA IC guest speakers: During our 4th Investment Committee Meeting, Cintia Mano CEO of COREangels highlighted the importance of a genuine angel experience and a risk-managed portfolio strategy. At COREangels MEA, we foster trust and transparency between angels and founders, adapting to local realities while offering global opportunities. Our approach guarantees a genuine investing experience with a well-managed risk strategy. Redefine your angel investing journey with COREangels MEA. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eAt4-n7m #AngelInvesting #MEARegion #COREangelsMEA

7 things from COREangelsMEA's latest investment committee: COREangels MEA has just finalized the 4th investment committee, providing valuable insights into the dynamic startup ecosystem across the MEA region. Here are the key insights: 1. Fintech Dominance in Africa: The fintech sector continues to lead, driven by the continent's growing demand for financial inclusion and digital services. 2. Innovative African Market: COREangels MEA's exploration revealed a landscape rich with innovative ideas and a strong entrepreneurial spirit, leveraging technology to address local and global challenges. 3. Trending Sectors: Significant innovation in E-commarce, fintech, and logistics, driven by the need for robust digital security, decentralized finance, and efficient supply chain solutions. 4. Global Expansion: Many African startups are eyeing expansion into Europe, America, and the GCC regions, underscoring their global aspirations and potential to scale beyond local markets. 5. Cleantech Growth: Cleantech is gaining momentum with startups presenting impressive solutions tailored to their countries' unique environmental challenges, highlighting a focus on sustainability and the green economy. 6. Gender Disparity: Despite a vibrant startup scene, female founders are fewer than their male counterparts, emphasizing the need for more inclusive support and initiatives to encourage female entrepreneurship. 7. Regional dominant countries: Egypt, Nigeria, UAE, Saudi Arabia and North Africa was the dominant regions in our investment committee and we saw a potential in the north African region. If you are curious about angel investing and want to be an angel investor, apply through this link https://lnkd.in/eAt4-n7m #AngelInvesting #MEARegion #COREangelsMEA

On July 3rd, the COREangels MEA 4th investment committee featured an impressive lineup of startups. Another standout is Maraboo which their mission to revolutionize the fintech industry in Africa. Here is a moment from Cheick OUÉDRAOGO the CEO of Maraboo "Captivating families and businesses with efficient, real-time transactions and industry-leading transaction ceilings.” If you want to know more about our investment committee and Join COREangels MEA community apply through this link https://lnkd.in/eAt4-n7m #COREangelsMEA #Angelinvesting #MEAregion

Our investment committee was held on July 3rd and it revealed a unique scoop of startups Maraboo was one of them as ABAN the co-investment partner startup guest, demonstrating its mission to revolutionise the fintech industry in Africa. Here are some key highlights from their Pitch: Maraboo is Connecting businesses and families in WAEMU with affordable , real time - cross border payment solutions. If you want to know more about our investment committee and join our investment community apply through this link https://lnkd.in/eAt4-n7m #COREangelsMEA #Angelinvesting #MEAregion

On the July 3rd , the COREangels MEA 4th investment committee showcased an exciting lineup of startups Another standout is Stacks A no-coding app development platform. Here is a moment from Bassam Tarek the CEO of Stacks. "Our unique value proposition is our extensive integration with MENA region-specific payment gateways and delivery methods." If you want to join our committee apply through this link https://lnkd.in/eAt4-n7m #COREangelsMEA #Angelinvesting #MEAregion