Shady Shalaby

Shady Shalaby is a Senior Associate at Egypt Ventures, an investment firm based in Cairo, Egypt. In this capacity, he specializes in executing early-stage venture capital investments across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), focusing primarily on the financial technology (fintech), educational technology (edtech), and digital infrastructure sectors. Promoted to his current position in 2024, Shalaby contributed to the firm's $50 million fundraise that was officially announced in early 2025. He actively participates in the regional startup ecosystem through strategic partnerships with prominent accelerators like Flat6Labs. Additionally, he engages in major industry events, including delivering a 2023 presentation on regional venture capital investment trends at the RiseUp Summit. Shalaby maintains a primary focus on deploying early-stage venture capital and providing strategic mentorship to emerging technology companies operating within the rapidly growing Egyptian market.