Valu, the leading financial technology powerhouse in Egypt, partnered with Enactus Egypt and Exits to support startups led by Enactus Egypt graduates during the ElevateLab Demo Day. As part of this collaboration, Valu was the exclusive financial partner at the demo day and provided prizes worth EGP 150,000 in FLIP credit to the second-place winner and EGP 50,000 to the third-place winner. This initiative aims to provide early-stage founders with direct access to flexible financing solutions to accelerate their growth.
This contribution highlights Valu’s continued dedication to empowering the next generation of Egyptian founders and providing startups with innovative financial tools for sustainable growth.
ElevateLab is a program tailored for idea-stage and early-stage startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It combines a hands-on bootcamp, investment-readiness training, and a high-profile Demo Day. The program operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), powered by Drosos Foundation, Enactus Egypt and Exits MENA, in partnership with MINT by EGBANK.
Motaz Lotfy, Group Chief Business Development and Partnerships Officer at Valu, stated, “At Valu, we believe in empowering the next generation of Egyptian entrepreneurs. By becoming the exclusive financial partner for the Demo Day and collaborating with Enactus Egypt and Exits, we are providing meaningful support through FLIP credit, which helps youth-led startups access the financial tools they need to grow and succeed. Initiatives like ElevateLab are essential for nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and driving sustainable economic growth across Egypt.”
Ahella Elsaban, Co-Founder and Executive Vice Chairman of Exits, emphasized,” At Exits, we believe we have role towards shaping the future ecosystem of startups in their path to investment readiness and access to capital- they are our future clients. ElevateLab is more than just a program; it is a platform designed to empower young founders with the skills, confidence, and connections necessary for growth. She highlighted the collaborative effort of partners from both the public and private sectors.
Fatma Serry, President of Enactus Egypt, stated, “ElevateLab embodies Enactus Egypt’s mission to empower youth to transform their ideas into impactful businesses.” She emphasized that the platform offers the structure, mentorship, and exposure founders need to move from concept to execution, helping shape the next generation of entrepreneurs who will drive Egypt’s economic and social development.
