On April 17, 2025, A Ventures proudly hosted its first-ever Annual Awards Ceremony — a landmark moment celebrating an incredible inaugural year. Held under the stars and attended by some of Egypt’s most influential business leaders, including Chairman Ayman Abbas, Mohamed Farouk (CEO of ADES Drilling), and a host of industry icons, the night was a powerful tribute to innovation, growth, and community.
A Night to Celebrate Achievements
This inaugural ceremony was designed to recognize the portfolio companies that not only achieved, but exceeded their key KPIs — companies that proved what’s possible with bold vision and relentless execution.
Ten awards were presented, each representing a different dimension of startup
excellence.
Award Winners: Spotlighting Excellence
The Disruptor
Winner: Mrkoon
Presented by: Karim Rafla – CEO & Founder of Qubix
Mrkoon is transforming the industrial waste trade in Egypt. Through their digital platform introducing real-time online bidding, they brought speed, transparency, and efficiency to an industry that had remained offline for decades. A true first-of-its-kind disruptor.
The Collaborator
Winner: WeddnGo
Presented by: Sherif Ramadan – CEO of A Ventures Group
WeddnGo is building an entire wedding ecosystem. With partnerships across 12 merchant categories, 10 financial installment companies, and 2 home appliance marketplaces, they’ve turned collaboration into an art — and a competitive advantage.
The Culture Leader
Winner: Rawmart
Presented by: Mohammed El Bassiouni – Co-founder of Tayarah World
At Rawmart, culture is community. With regular gatherings, career growth investments, and a spirit of collective celebration, they’re building more than a team — they’re building a movement rooted in purpose and belonging.
The Rising Rocket
Winner: Duaya
Presented by: Nihal Moheb – Commercial Director, Shark Tank Egypt
Duaya’s growth trajectory is nothing short of explosive — hitting their annual target two months early and projected to exceed it by 175%. With 4,000 B2B customers added since September, Duaya is a rocket ship in full launch mode.
The Reach Master
Winner: Leil Entertainment
Presented by: Kareem Abou Gamrah – CEO of The Peace Cake
Through storytelling and music, Leil Entertainment achieved over 200 million streams across YouTube, Spotify, and Anghami. By championing rising artists like Hanin El Shater, they are reshaping Egypt’s music landscape.
The Sustainability Champion
Winner: AlProtein
Presented by: Amr Fathy – CEO of Environ Adapt
Using AI and IoT, AlProtein has reduced water and carbon footprints by over 60%, making protein production more efficient, scalable, and sustainable. A true pioneer at the intersection of technology and environmental impact.
The Society Hero
Winner: Shaghalni
Presented by: Kareem El Hennawi – CEO of ESLSCA
Shaghalni is changing lives by connecting thousands of blue-collar workers with real job opportunities, making employment more accessible and dignified. Their impact extends beyond work — it transforms communities.
The Conductor
Winner: Rawmart
Presented by: Mohamed Sirag – CCO of Ticketsmarche
RawMart has built a procurement engine that delivers precision, speed, and transparency across construction sourcing — setting a new standard for operational excellence.
The Prospect
Winner: Whip Up
Presented by: Marwan Younis – TV & Radio Presenter
During the due diligence process, Whip Up doubled their projected revenue and expanded into new B2C verticals — demonstrating agility, vision, and exceptional growth potential for the future.
Startup of the Year
Winner: Mrkoon
Presented by: Mohamed Farouk – CEO of ADES Drilling
Mrkoon’s achievements are nothing short of extraordinary: they doubled their annual target midyear, grew the merchant network to over 7,000 waste merchants, and built an ecosystem of over 30 corporate partners — all with a lean team of 25.
A Night to Remember
The evening closed on a high note with a stunning live performance by Hanin El Shater, whose powerful voice brought everyone to their feet for a night of celebration, connection, and inspiration.
It was a night where dreams, hard work, and community were honored — and the spirit of A Ventures shone brightly. The first of many milestones to come.
At A Ventures, this is just the beginning. The future is bright — and we’re building it together.
