Endure Capital

Endure Capital, established in 2016, is a Cairo-based venture capital firm with a distinct focus on backing mission-driven founders who are building disruptive technology companies. The firm's investment thesis centers on delivering strong financial returns while simultaneously fostering positive societal impact through its portfolio companies. Endure Capital strategically deploys capital across the MENA region, Africa, and the United States, demonstrating a broad geographic mandate beyond its Egyptian roots.

The firm typically invests across Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages, providing crucial early-stage capital to promising startups. Endure Capital is known for its hands-on approach, often taking a lead investor role, which it has done in over 19 instances. Their investment strategy is sector-agnostic within technology, encompassing various verticals from fintech and e-commerce to health tech and logistics, as long as the startup demonstrates significant market potential and a clear path to scalability.

Endure Capital has built a robust portfolio of over 60 companies since its inception, showcasing its prolific investment activity. The firm has also achieved more than 10 successful exits, validating its investment selections and value creation capabilities. With the launch of its second fund, Endure Capital Fund II, which targets a total close of $50 million, the firm is poised to continue its active investment pace. Initial check sizes from this fund typically range from $250,000 to $1 million, with substantial reserves allocated for follow-on investments into high-performing portfolio companies, potentially reaching up to $3-5 million per company. This structured approach allows Endure Capital to support its startups through multiple growth phases.