EdVentures has won the Global Investor of the Year award at the Global Startup Awards 2026, marking a major international achievement for Egypt’s growing technology and startup ecosystem.
The award was presented during the EU-Startups Summit 2026 held in Malta.
EdVentures is the investment arm of Nahdet Misr Group and focuses on supporting education technology startups and innovation-driven learning solutions across emerging markets.
The recognition follows earlier wins where EdVentures was named both MENA Investor of the Year and Africa Investor of the Year before advancing to secure the global title.
The Global Startup Awards is regarded as one of the world’s largest independent startup competitions, connecting innovation ecosystems across 154 countries. According to organisers, this year’s competition attracted more than 70,000 applicants from 62 countries across several categories.
The award highlights the growing importance of investment in human capital, digital learning, and future skills as countries and businesses adapt to changing economic and technology trends worldwide.
Dalia Ibrahim, who also serves as Chief Executive Officer of Nahdet Misr Publishing House, said the company was created with a focus on investing in people and helping innovators build scalable education and skills solutions.
“EdVentures was built on the belief that the future of economic growth depends on our ability to invest in people and unlock human potential,” she said.
Since its launch, EdVentures has expanded beyond traditional venture capital activities into broader ecosystem development. The company said it has supported 108 startups and invested directly in 29 companies operating in more than 25 countries.
According to the company, startups within its portfolio have collectively reached tens of millions of learners and helped create more than 52,000 jobs through solutions focused on education, employability, and skills development.
EdVentures provides funding, mentorship, market access, partnerships, and other forms of support to startups working in education technology and workforce development across Egypt, Africa, the Middle East, and other emerging markets.
The award also strengthens Egypt’s growing reputation as a regional centre for innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology investment, particularly in sectors linked to education and human capital development.
