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“We are serving the under-served and helping the next 2.5 billion in Africa & Middle East.”

🔥✨On the inaugural episode of the AfricArena Grand Summit series, @TheAfricanCEO had the pleasure of interviewing Sherif Nessim, the Founder and Managing Director of Jedar Capital.

Sherif, a seasoned technology professional turned investor, brings a wealth of 24 years' expertise in delivering cutting-edge solutions to global enterprises.

🌐 Relocating to New York from Egypt in June 2020, he embarked on a groundbreaking journey by founding Jedar Capital - a rising star in the venture capital landscape, passionately dedicated to fuelling the growth of early-stage startups from Pre-Seed to Series A, with a strategic focus on Africa & the Middle East. 🌍

💡Jedar Capital zeroes in on post-revenue, early-stage startups that have achieved a noteworthy product-market fit, showcasing impressive traction and month-over-month growth.

🎯💰Their current portfolio companies include Paismo HR, Jem, Bumpa, MarketForce, Julaya, Caantin, Proteinea, ImaliPay, Appetito, ElGameya, Krave Mart, Treepz, Otida, Odiggo, Asaak, A15, Lazerpay, Qisstpay, Lettuce Kitchens, Proteinea and Topup Mama.

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Timestamps:

02:42: How Sherif began Jedar Capital
06:06: How is Jedar Capital’s fund structured
08:53: What Sherif looks for when investing in Startups
12:32: Mistakes founders make
16:05: How Sherif gets investors to invest in his fund
20:16: Advice to individuals who want to become investors

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Link to Jedar Capital’s Website - https://www.jedarcapital.co/

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