Mohamed Ezzat, Co-Founder and CEO of Bosta, participated in RiseUp Summit 2026, the largest annual entrepreneurship and innovation event in the Middle East and Africa. The summit took place at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo from February 5–7, 2026, under the theme “The Turning Point.”
RiseUp Summit serves as a key platform for knowledge exchange, addressing challenges facing startups while highlighting the latest trends in investment, technology, and building scalable companies. The event contributes to a supportive entrepreneurship ecosystem in Egypt and across the region.
Strategic Partnership Between RiseUp and Bosta
As part of its strategic initiatives, RiseUp announced a partnership with Bosta to support startups through innovative logistics solutions, helping them scale efficiently. The collaboration also focuses on fostering knowledge exchange, building effective partnerships, and enabling startups to expand regionally and globally.
The partnership reflects a shared vision to enhance innovation, overcome operational challenges, and provide startups with tools for sustainable growth.
Panel Discussion: “M&A or IPO?”
During the summit, Mohamed Ezzat participated in a panel titled “M&A or IPO?”, exploring exit strategies for startups in emerging markets. The panel featured prominent figures in the investment and entrepreneurship ecosystem:
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Mohamed Okasha – Managing Partner, DisrupTech Ventures
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Mohamed Aboulnaga – Executive Chairman, Exits
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Hossam Ali – Co-Founder & CEO, Yozo
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Essam Hawash – Founder & CEO, Mada Capital
Panelists discussed factors influencing the optimal exit path, including timing, governance readiness, business model scalability, and sustainable growth potential.
Mohamed Ezzat’s Insights on Startup Scalability
Mohamed Ezzat emphasized the importance of building scalable products and business models from day one, stating:
“Although Egypt is the largest market in the region in terms of size and opportunity, startups need from day one to design their products and business models with scalability across regional and global markets in mind, to ensure real and sustainable growth.”
He added that adaptable solutions are critical for attracting investment, forming strategic partnerships, and achieving successful exits, whether through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) or initial public offerings (IPO).
Bosta’s Role in Supporting E-Commerce Growth
Bosta is a leading provider of logistics and delivery solutions in Egypt, offering technology-driven, end-to-end services. The company helps e-commerce businesses enhance efficiency in shipping and delivery operations, accelerating growth and enabling them to scale within Egypt and across the region.
The participation at RiseUp Summit 2026 highlights Bosta’s commitment to empowering startups, fostering innovation, and shaping the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Egypt and the Middle East.
