Development finance institution
Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund
The Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund (EAEF) is a U.S. government-seeded investment fund established with a dual mandate: to deliver financial returns and to promote socio-economic development in Egypt by strengthening its private sector. EAEF invests in private enterprises in Egypt that contribute to long-term, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth. It identifies and addresses financing gaps for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and aims to attract foreign capital into Egypt to create a sustainable investment climate. EAEF promotes and disseminates international commercial best practices among its investees and fund managers.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- Financial servicesHealthcareAgriculture and foodConsumerSMEsInfrastructure
- Stages and strategies
- GrowthFund investments
- Regions
- Northern Africa, Eastern Africa, Western Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa
Funds managed
- Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund 2013 $300m
Fund commitments
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026
- https://waya.media/foundation-ventures-launches-second-vc-fund-with-usd-25m-first-close/, waya.media. Accessed 14 November 2026.