The 1st Moroccan Investment & support program aimed at bringing out world class startups in connection with Morocco

For Late Seed & Series A startups with a validated initial market & international ambitions

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We are on a mission to open up the Moroccan startup ecosystem with
2 new investment & support tracks for late seed & series A startups with international ambitions‍

Des Entrepreneurs Advisors pour vous accompagner de manière rapprochée

Nawfal FASSI-FIHRI

Program Director

Zineb BENHAMOU

Program Manager

Imane BENNIS

Fintech Center Manager

Neyl Charni

Entrepreneur Advisor

Youssef El Houti

CTO in residence

Amine BOUKOUSS

Investment Director

Farouk LAHBABI

Investment Associate

Mouna TSIDI

Investment Analyst

Youssef ZOUBIR

Investment Associate

Mehdi DAHOUNE

Portfolio Manager

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The new soft landing track for International startups aiming to establish a presence in Morocco

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The new expansion track for
Moroccan startups aiming to scale locally & expand globally
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‍A tailored track for Moroccan startups in late seed, serie A stage to facilitate their local scale & international expansion
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~13MDHS Equity investment

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MARKET
DISCOVERY

Support in understanding the business environment and market entry barriers of the target country

LEARNING EXPEDITION

Support for on-site exploration of the target market

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FUNDRAISING SUPPORT

Support for fundraising structuring, with a co-investment ticket of up to 13Mdhs

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Support for further business development in Morocco Connections with investors & startups in the target country

LEGAL
FACILITATION

Advisory services and connections with trusted providers to facilitate international expansion​

STARTUP
HOSTING

Coworking spaces in Paris a Station F, and in Morocco in Casablanca and Marrakech
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Discover eligibility criteria to join
‍Expand212‍‍

Maturity

Late seed to Series A startups, preparing their fundraising

Solid Track

With an innovative, scalable technology product, validated in its initial market

Expansion

A short to mid term expansion roadmap to Europe or MENA or Africa

Geography

Founded in Morocco or by Moroccans

Apply now !

Our 4 steps selection process to benefit from a
‍Tailored support for your scale‍‍

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GETTING IN TOUCH

EXPLORATORY INTERVIEWS

SELECTION

ASSISTANCE IN EXPLORING THE TARGET MARKET

ASSESSMENT OF THE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

INVESTMENT

TAILORED SUPPORT FOR SCALING AND EXPANSION

We supported their international expansion
‍They talk about us‍‍

Moncef Chlouchi
Founder of Inyad

"The arrival of 212 Founders in 2020 was a turning point for Inyad, growing from 200 merchants in Morocco to hundreds of thousands across MENA & Turkey. More than an investor, 212 is a true partner, providing ambition, support, and freedom to founders."

Mehdi Cherif Alami
Founder of Freteriumyad

212 Founders' support was crucial for our international expansion. Their guidance helped us refine our strategy and enter MENA markets. Today, Freterium is a leading tech player with clients across the UAE, Kuwait, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia.

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A tailored track for International startups in late seed, serie A stage to facilitate their soft landing in Morocco
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~$1M Equity Investment
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MARKET
DISCOVERY

Support in understanding the Moroccan business environment and market entry barriers​

FUND RAISING
SUPPORT

Support for fundraising structuring, with a co-investment ticket around $1M
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MARKET
ACCESS

Introduction to a network of partners facilitating market access
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NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Tailored connections with local investors, startups, corporations, and institutional stakeholders​
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LEGAL
FACILITATION

Advisory services and connections with trusted providers to facilitate local establishment​

STARTUP
HOSTING

Coworking spaces in Paris a Station F, and in  *Morocco in Casablanca and Marrakech
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Discover eligibility criteria to join
‍HQ212‍‍

Maturity

Late seed to Series A startups, preparing their fundraising

Solid Track

with an innovative, scalable technology product, validated in its initial market

Expansion

A short to mid term softlanding roadmap to Morocco

Geography

Any international startup

Apply now !

Our 4 steps selection process to benefit from a
Tailored support for you scale‍‍

Timeline Full Width Responsive

GETTING IN TOUCH

EXPLORATORY INTERVIEWS

SELECTION

ASSISTANCE IN EXPLORING THE TARGET MARKET

ASSESSMENT OF THE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

INVESTMENT

TAILORED SUPPORT FOR SCALING AND EXPANSION

We supported their international expansion
They talk about us‍‍

Imad Boumehdi
Founder of Paytic

Morocco was the obvious choice for our center of excellence. With 212Founders' support, we strengthened our sales and local presence meeting the needs of local Financial Institutions. Today, PayTic stands strong in the market.

Justine Lipuma
Founder of Mycophyto

Morocco has always been a strategic step for Mycophyto, given its climate and agricultural potential. With 212Founders' support, we accelerated our local presence and strengthened industry collaborations. Their assistance, especially through business missions, has been a key catalyst for entering the Moroccan market and expanding across Africa

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Joining 212 Founders program is an opportunity to be backed by
‍The 1st moroccan institutional player‍‍

1st
Moroccan Private Equity and Venture Capital Investor – CDG Invest​​

$3Bn
Assets under management  – CDG Invest
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1st
Startup investment & support program in Morocco – 212Founders​

+135
Startups supported in Morocco and France since 2019 – 212Founders

+24
Startups invested, including 2 exits since 2019 – 212Founders​
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+100
Close Partners in Morocco, France, MENA, Africa​
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We operate from 2 strategic geographies to create corridors between
Europe, Morocco, MENA & Africa

Morocco - Casablanca - CFC

France - Paris -Station F

A team of Investors & Business Advisors dedicated to help founders
‍Successfully scale their venture‍‍

Nawfal FASSI-FIHRI

Program Director

Zineb BENHAMOU

Program Manager

Imane BENNIS

Fintech Center Manager

Amine BOUKOUSS

Investment Director

Farouk LAHBABI

Investment Associate

Mouna TSIDI

Investment Analyst

Youssef ZOUBIR

Investment Associate

Mehdi DAHOUNE

Portfolio Manager

A network of venture partners, mentors & experts to support founders
‍address their daily challenges‍‍

Omar BENMOUSSA

CEO @ Kapten

Réda BERREHILI

Founder & CEO @Ki Foundation

Anas SAIDI

Head of Marketing @ Gemini

Amine MEZZOUR

Cofondateur @ Lalilo

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