
Mounir Nakhla
Nakhla is a serial entrepreneur and founder of businesses delivering microfinancing to SMEs and individuals.
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Ramez El-Serafy has been actively involved in the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem in the MENA region and has played a significant role in supporting and mentoring startups.
He is the CEO of Flat6Labs, a leading seed and early-stage venture capital firm in the MENA region and has over 16 years of experience in technology, investments, entrepreneurship, and management. Before joining Flat6Labs, Ramez was responsible for building and managing the mobile app business at Sarmady, a Vodafone company.
Ramez is a board member of the Global Accelerator Network and a mentor at several startup accelerators and incubators. As CEO of Flat6Labs, Ramez has led the firm’s expansion into new markets, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Tunisia, Bahrain, Lebanon, and Jordan and has helped to grow the firm’s portfolio.
Ramez is a passionate advocate for entrepreneurship and innovation in the MENA region. He believes that startups have the potential to create jobs, drive economic growth, and solve some of the region’s most pressing challenges.

Nakhla is a serial entrepreneur and founder of businesses delivering microfinancing to SMEs and individuals.

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