Business For Teens, an education-focused startup dedicated to teaching entrepreneurship and financial literacy to teenagers, has successfully closed a six-figure Pre-Seed funding round to accelerate growth and expand its presence across Egypt and the Gulf region.
Early Traction and Impact
Since its launch, the startup has partnered with over 10 schools in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, reaching more than 600 students aged 10–16. The programs are hands-on, allowing teenagers to run real business projects, participate in student bazaars, and present their work to hundreds of visitors, transforming learning into practical real-world experience.
Funding Leadership and Use
The round was led by Salah Abou Elmagd, a renowned training and sales expert, alongside a group of angel investors. The funds will be used to:
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Expand operations across Egypt and the Gulf
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Enhance program offerings
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Strengthen partnerships with schools and educational institutions
Founder’s Vision
Nadeem Barakat, Founder of Business For Teens, commented:
“We give teenagers a clear pathway from fundamentals to launching real projects while building the personal and business skills needed to succeed in today’s fast-changing world. This funding enables us to scale our impact to thousands of teens and establish strategic partnerships with schools and institutions.”
Programs Based on Real-World Experience
The startup’s programs are built on 12 years of business development experience, translated into interactive, project-based learning, real startup simulations, and educational games aligned with modern global learning methodologies.
Investor Confidence
Salah Abou Elmagd said:
“This is my first investment in a series of upcoming investments. I strongly believe in Business For Teens’ mission, execution, and the founder’s ability to build a scalable, high-impact educational entity.”
Growth Plans for 2026
Looking ahead, Business For Teens plans to:
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Launch three new program levels in Q1 2026
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Expand to over 30 school partnerships
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Train more than 6,000 students by year-end
Schools, youth organizations, and educational institutions are encouraged to explore collaboration opportunities through the company’s website.









