The F6 Group has officially unveiled F6 Ventures, a bold new seed-stage venture capital firm launched in partnership with Flat6Labs, the region’s leading startup accelerator. The new firm aims to plug funding gaps in early-stage startup ecosystems across the Middle East and Africa (MEA).
With more than $90 million in assets under management (AUM), F6 Ventures is already managing six funds and has its sights set on far more. Over the next five years, the firm plans to raise AUM to $200 million and invest in over 200 startups across Africa, the GCC, and the Levant.
Why It Matters
Startups across MEA often struggle to raise capital at the pre-seed and seed stages. F6 Ventures is specifically designed to close this critical funding gap and accelerate the development of scalable, tech-driven businesses.
- ✅ Focus on pre-seed and seed-stage investments
- ✅ $90M+ AUM already deployed across six active funds
- ✅ Ambition to grow AUM to $200M and back 200+ companies in 5 years
- ✅ Strong founder-first approach powered by Flat6Labs’ legacy
Backed by Experience, Built for Impact
F6 Ventures is co-founded by Dina el-Shenoufy and Ramez El-Serafy, who also played pivotal roles in scaling Flat6Labs over the past decade. The leadership team includes a roster of seasoned regional partners:
- ✅ Eyad Albayouk
- ✅ Ryaan Sharif
- ✅ Rasha Manna
- ✅ Walid Triki
- ✅ Christine Namara
Together, they bring decades of experience in VC, entrepreneurship, and market-building across diverse markets including Cairo, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Amman, Tunis, and Nairobi.
“F6 Ventures marks a new era in our journey,” said Dina el-Shenoufy, General Partner and CEO of F6 Group. “We’re bringing focused capital and sharper execution to help the region’s boldest founders scale from idea to impact.”
Unified Structure, Broader Vision
F6 Group now operates with two strong arms:
- ✅ F6 Ventures – focused on venture capital and funding
- ✅ Flat6Labs – focused on founder support and ecosystem growth
This alignment allows the group to deliver a powerful combination of capital, mentorship, and growth programs, custom-built to serve startups in emerging markets.
“Over the years, we’ve helped thousands of founders build real businesses,” said Ramez El-Serafy, Co-Founder and General Partner. “With F6 Ventures, we’re doubling down on supporting early-stage startups with capital and strategic support.”
Flat6Labs: Still Leading the Ecosystem
Meanwhile, Flat6Labs, under newly appointed CEO Yehia Houry, continues to sharpen its focus on founder support and innovation acceleration. After more than 14 years of impact, it remains the leading platform for startup programs across MEA.
F6 Group’s integrated model is designed to transform visionary founders into market leaders by merging investment capabilities with deep ecosystem support.