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University

University of Warwick

2 founders

Companies

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Kitopi

Dubai-based multi-brand restaurant group that began as a cloud kitchen platform

$1bnValuation
3,861Headcount
12.2%Growth
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EgyptFintech

Exits MENA

Exits MENA matches startups and SMEs with investors and buyers.

Founders

FM featured UAEFood & hospitality

Mohamad Ballout

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Co-founder and CEOKitopi

Confectionery entrepreneur turned Kitopi co-founder who built a UAE restaurant unicorn

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FM30 EgyptFintech

Ayman El Tanbouly

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Co-founder and Managing DirectorExits MENA

Former EBRD investment banker matching startups and SMEs with investors and buyers at Exits…

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