Samy is an experienced venture capital attorney and brings a decade of expertise in GCC, advising VC funds and firms, as well as startups on early and growth-stage funding transactions in the MENA region.
Samy is a devoted counsel for startups and VC funds, actively engaging in mentoring opportunities with budding entrepreneurs and founders. His commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the growth of businesses makes him a highly respected legal advisor and mentor in the venture capital and startup ecosystem.
We have advised Sylndr, a leading automotive-focused e-commerce marketplace headquartered in Egypt, on its successful US$15.7 million Series A funding round. The round was led by DPI Venture Capital, one of Africa’s foremost investment institutions, with additional participation from Egyptian Gulf Holding, Algebra Ventures, and Nuwa Capital.
Press releaseAdvised a leading MENA VC fund on its Series B investment into regional e-commerce platform for its USD 75 million round of investment.
Advised an international leading fund on its Series A investment into a regional proptech startup for its USD 37 million round of investment.
Advised a regional fintech startup on its Series A round of investment of USD 43 million, including regulatory advice related to its SAMA (KSA) compliance.
Advised a US seed accelerator on its first investment program for Saudi startups.
Advised a Saudi private equity fund on its acquisition of a Saudi F&B company.
作者 Abdullah Mutawi 以及 Samy Elsheikh
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作者 Mareike Christine Gehrmann 以及 Carla Nelles, LL.M. (Amsterdam)
作者 Katie Chandler 以及 Esha Marwaha