Restructured entity Flat6Labs transforms into F6 Group, introduces F6 Ventures for investing in early-stage startups
In a significant move, Flat6Labs, a well-established venture capital firm with decades of experience in ecosystem building across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, has announced the launch of a new structure called F6 Group. This new setup combines Flat6Labs' accelerator programs and a venture capital arm, F6 Ventures.
F6 Ventures aims to support over 200 startups, building on Flat6Labs' track record of supporting over 300 startups. The company will continue to operate with a focus on supporting startups in emerging markets, offering them both capital and hands-on support.
The leadership team of F6 Ventures includes Eyad Albayouk, Ryaan Sharif, Rasha Manna, Walid Triki, and Christine Namara. Yehia Houry has been appointed as the CEO of F6 Group. Hany Al Sonbaty, who co-founded Flat6Labs, will serve as Chairman of F6 Group. Notably, Dina el-Shenoufy, the CEO of F6 Group and General Partner at F6 Ventures, stated that F6 Ventures marks a new era in Flat6Labs' journey, bringing focused capital and sharper execution to support the region's boldest founders.
F6 Ventures is headquartered in Cairo, with offices in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Amman, Tunis, and Nairobi. There is a renewed focus on ecosystem development and program delivery.
Africa-focused Investment Firms and Fintechs to Watch in 2025
According to various reports, the top 12 Africa-focused investment firms and fintechs to watch in 2025 include a mix of leading investment banks and prominent venture capital or fintech companies. Among them, F6 Ventures stands out as a notable firm in the ecosystem.
Other key players in this list are Standard Bank, Moniepoint, M-KOPA, Interswitch, Fawry, OPay, PalmPay, Paymob, Yoco, Jumo, and 4G Capital. These firms represent a spectrum of investment and finance innovation, with Standard Bank dominating institutional investment banking, while venture-backed fintechs like F6 Ventures (investor), Moniepoint, and 4G Capital highlight startup and fintech growth within Africa.
If you are interested in Africa-focused investment firms strictly (VC/PE) rather than fintech companies, prominent names besides F6 Ventures include TLcom Capital, Partech, Leapfrog Investments, and Novastar Ventures. The above list blends strong investment banking players with leading fintech investment targets and innovators actively shaping the 2025 Africa financial landscape.
F6 Ventures expects to back over 200 startups, focusing on the pre-seed and seed stages. The company manages six funds with over $90 million in assets under management (AUM) and plans to expand to $200 million within five years. The brand will remain active across several markets.
In the anticipated Africa financial landscape of 2025, F6 Ventures, a notable firm in the ecosystem, is expected to back over 200 startups, focusing on the pre-seed and seed stages. This expansion is part of F6 Ventures' plan to manage six funds with over $200 million in assets under management (AUM) within five years, remaining active across several markets.
