👏 Thank you Sebastian Sujka for all your contributions to the Tech Champions 4 Programs! Hear what Sebastian has to say about his experience mentoring our startups in Saudi Arabia👇 "It was a pleasure to be part of the Plug and Play TC4 program in Saudi Arabia. I thoroughly enjoyed interacting with the innovative teams, and it was incredibly fulfilling to help guide them on their entrepreneurial journeys. Sharing my experiences and learning from others along the way made this experience all the more rewarding. A big thank you to Plug and Play for inviting me to be a part of this exciting ecosystem!”
Plug and Play Middle East
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Sunnyvale, California 6,459 followers
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About us
Since 2018, Plug and Play has been driving innovation across the Middle East, building a world-class innovation platform across the region to make innovation open to anyone, anywhere. We do this by connecting entrepreneurs, corporations, and investors worldwide. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we have built accelerator programs, corporate innovation services, and an in-house VC to make technological advancement progress faster than ever before. To give startups the necessary resources to succeed in Silicon Valley and beyond, we are now active in 50+ locations globally, including the U.S., China, France, Germany, The Netherlands, and Singapore. Together with our partners, we are creating a unique ecosystem designed to facilitate meaningful introductions, invest in startups, and bring together key stakeholders. Stay updated with all Plug and Play activities in the Middle East today.
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- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Sunnyvale, California
- Founded
- 2018
- Specialties
- Venture Capital, Open Innovation, Corporate Innovation, Startups, Innovation, Private Equity, and Accelerator Programs
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✨Ecosystem Builder 🪐 Arab and African startups enthusiast 🌍 Director & Investor📍 مصر 🇪🇬
I waited until the dust settled to share a small personal and professional reflection regarding my participation in GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World and Expand North Star. Having been part of the first two editions of GITEX AFRICA, I was honored to be invited to the global stage this year, particularly for the Expand North Star conference focused on #startups and investors. This time, I was able to contribute in a new capacity—not just as a speaker or moderator, but as a representative and a humble ambassador of Egypt’s #fintech ecosystem. At Plug and Play Tech Center, we are dedicated to fostering strategic networks and dialogues. We recognize that it starts with open conversations and disruptive leadership across both public and private sectors. This commitment is reflected in our partnerships with key entities like Information Technology Industry Development Agency, ITIDA, the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), USAID and other global government partners and Fortune 500 corporations worldwide. It was a privilege to join forces with Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority FRA and engage with its Chairman, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh Egypt’s leading voice in financial inclusion and digital financial services for NBFIs. Together, we held a groundbreaking fireside chat on the Fintech Surge global stage, marking a first-of-its-kind dialogue with the #Egyptian #regulator. We addressed key messages during our discussion: • Clarifying the Egyptian regulatory landscape: We aimed to demystify its perceived complexity and spotlight key stakeholders • Egypt’s fintech ecosystem is open for business: We highlighted the clear milestones and a strong regulatory framework, including recent progress in licensing e-KYC providers, digital lending solutions for SMEs and startups, and other advancements • Inclusion for investment and cybersecurity: We discussed frameworks for robo-advisory and smart contracts, along with new policies enhancing cybersecurity and digital data protection • The Egyptian #SPAC: This unique instrument offers companies the opportunity to list on the stock exchange, allowing funds to list their portfolios, paving the way for regional and continental investors to gain enhanced trust and valuation transparency My sincere thanks to Dr. Farid and his dedicated team, whose trust and vision made this discussion possible. The ecosystem is grateful for their transparency and thought leadership. Cc: Sherif Yehia Tarek F. Ibrahim Heba Eissa Mohamed Ayyad To the Gitex team, thank you for creating this outstanding platform and for the invaluable opportunity to engage on a global stage. Cc: Trixie LohMirmand Sladjana Franovic Claudia Mortimer and the Fintech star Olayide M. B. Plug and Play Africa Plug and Play Middle East Ali Hania Niccolò Aziz Seena Omeed Jordan Michael Maylahn Wissal Rawan Dylan Reem Chantal
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🌟 Exciting news! Our Leadership team will be at the FII Institute Join us to meet Country Director, KSA Abdullah Alakeel, Vice President and UAE Director Jordan Bray, and Managing Partner, EMEA Omeed M.. Discover how Plug and Play is making a significant impact in the ecosystem and driving innovation forward. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn more about our vision and initiatives! 🚀 #FII #Innovation #Networking
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Can't wait to be back in Riyadh next week for the Future Investment Initiative #FII8 by the FII Institute See you there!
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🚀 A brand new program is launching at Plug and Play Egypt, expanding our support to founders across the Upper Egypt startup scene. …but that’s all we can spill for now 👀 Applications to be part of the inaugural series are opening soon - Can you guess where we're heading? USAID Information Technology Industry Development Agency, ITIDA Creativa innovation hubs بلج اند بلاي مصر تطلق برنامج جديد للتوسع بدعمنا للمؤسسين في صعيد مصر. ستفتح الأبواب للتقديم قريبًا - ترقبوا للمزيد من التفاصيل Ahmed El-Zaher Omar Abdalla Hend M. El Zawahry Reem S. Sharaf Eman Nasr Mohamed Hani Hossam Mady KARIMA👼🏽 El Hakim Hania Tarek Niccolò Sapio Ali Ayman Saleh Malak Khaled Mariam Ezzo Malak Enan Sarah Aly Plug and Play Tech Center Plug and Play Middle East
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📈 Ready to take your startup to the next level? Join the TradeTech Accelerator Program and unlock your full potential! The program offers expert guidance from industry leaders, strategic mentorship tailored to your needs & access to invaluable networking opportunities. Who should apply? ✔️Market-tested solution with proven traction ✔️Revenue generating ✔️Building solutions addressing one of our key themes 💻 Ready to accelerate? Apply before Nov 17th: https://lnkd.in/d2dYfdTn #StartupAccelerator #Innovation #TradeTech #FutureOfTrade
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🗓 Mark your calendars! Expanding Horizons: Strategic Approaches to Entering the Saudi Market 🇸🇦 🚀 This webinar provides essential strategies for entering the GCC booming market. Explore key players, including government initiatives and major corporations, and gain insights into the startup funding landscape. Learn practical steps for market entry, regulatory requirements, and vital cultural considerations to navigate Saudi Arabia and The UAE's business environment successfully. This will session will be led by our regional Ventures team, Andrea Azzolari & Armando Cetrangolo, Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d9F9KzrD
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Plug and Play Middle East reposted this
ترأست معالي علياء بنت عبدالله المزروعي، وزيرة دولة لريادة الأعمال، وفد الدولة المشارك في معرض التقنيات المتقدمة #سياتيك_2024 والذي عُقد في مدينة تشيبا اليابانية، بهدف تمكين الشركات الصغيرة والمتوسطة الإماراتية من جذب الاستثمارات الجديدة وعرض منتجاتها وخدماتها ودعم نمو أعمالها، وذلك من خلال الجناح الوطني للدولة بالمعرض. وأكّدت معاليها أنّ الإمارات واليابان تجمعهما علاقات تاريخية واستراتيجية في المجالات كافة وأنّ المعرض يُمثل محطة مهمة لتعزيز التعاون المشترك وتبادل الخبرات في ريادة الأعمال والتقنيات المتقدمة. #وزارة_الاقتصاد #الإمارات_اليابان H.E. Alia Bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, led the UAE delegation at the Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies, #CEATEC2024, held in Chiba, Japan. The UAE’s participation aimed to empower Emirati small and medium enterprises by attracting new investments, showcasing their products and services, and supporting business growth through the national pavilion. H.E. Al Mazrouei highlighted the deep-rooted historical and strategic ties between the UAE and Japan, emphasising that the exhibition serves as a vital platform for enhancing cooperation and exchanging expertise in entrepreneurship and advanced technologies. #MinistryofEconomy #UAEJapan
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Our Head of Ventures, Andrea Azzolari, at Plug and Play Saudi Arabia, will speak at The Global PropTech Summit in Riyadh on October 28th. Join us as he shares insights on the future of prop-tech and how innovation is shaping the industry. Don’t miss the chance to learn from one of the leading voices in the field! Register 👉 https://lnkd.in/dV_8N4jY
Excited to share that i will be speaking at the Global Proptech Summit in Riyadh on the 28th of October 🏗 🚧 Looking forward to seeing you all there! Real Estate and Construction are 2 of the fastest growing industries in the Kingdom, however, innovative technologies find it hard to penetrate the market ❌ Join me on main stage to discover how a more comprehensive and collaborative approach between public and private sector can help drive innovation to new heights 🚀 Register here https://lnkd.in/dV_8N4jY #riyadh #saudiarabia #proptech #startup #innovation #tech
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Plug and Play Middle East reposted this
We are excited to announce the TradeTech Accelerator with Ministry Of Economy, UAE, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, and World Economic Forum. @TradeTech Startups & Founders please apply now: https://lnkd.in/gEB4XPmm Plug and Play Middle East Plug and Play Tech Center Yasar Jarrar, PhD, Dr Nabil Alyousuf, Barkha Shah, Racha Mourtada, Benjamin Kloss, Christian Frost Jensen, Dylan Palladino, Natasha Karam, Haya Ammar