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When do I hire vs. outsource growth marketing?   Hiring for marketing is one of the most tiring tasks for founders, especially in growing ecosystems.  You could be facing a …

Building an ecommerce business online isn’t as easy as it seems to some people! After determining what you are going to sell, setting up your store, and visitors start coming …

It’s easy to build an e-commerce store (thanks to Shopify!), but it’s harder than ever to grow it. These days, marketers have plenty of “growth hacks” to choose from, probably …

In this post, I will tell you 7 ways to boost your email marketing to support your sales strategy. Let’s start with our own example. If you subscribe now to …

This article is about showing off, yes you read it right! Showing off a small team collaboration that helped a starting brand like natavis.com to grow among the titans and …

Did you know that the total size of the public SaaS (software as a service) market in 2020 is projected to reach $157 billion, according to 99 Firms? Which explains …

Building links when you’re a startup can be quite a challenge as it may, sometimes, require a hefty budget and lots of time to land quality links that will actually …

Yes! We’ve created a full growth sheet to make your startup’s life easier with instructions! Growth Marketing, Growth, Growth. It’s all over the startups’ scene through searches, webinars, and events. However, …

On 12th of February, I was lucky enough to be part of the speaker lineup at Automate Your SaaS Growth Summit by user.com.   I chose to give a presentation …

Back in 2016, I blogged a lot, but the only distribution strategy (content promotion strategy) I had–like the majority of B2B companies–was posting links on social media. My traffic sucked. …

Generating organic SEO traffic takes time, requires consistency, and making sure that you’re on the right track along the way is a no-brainer. Many companies think it’s risky to make …

What was our starting point? At the beginning of the March 2020, we were getting an average of 10 clicks and around 150 impressions per day. Also, according to Ahrefs, …

Let’s admit it: 2020 was unexpected in every way possible. It’s like our lives turned into a well-made thriller for a whole year except there wasn’t even that background music …

As the year comes to a close, we can’t help but remember how COVID-19 unleashed a new era of change that was full of challenges for businesses in 2020. We’ve …

In Your Shoe is an e-commerce fashion brand helping Millennials & Gen-Z to express themselves through fashion in a unique way. Me & Ezz (My Cofounder), believe that being from …

You have built your innovative startup, you have been bootstrapping for two years and now it’s time to get funding. You need to raise $150,000 in seed funding and after …

Being a business owner, your job is to sell, and that includes selling yourself and your brand to investors through one very important document: a pitch deck.  A pitch deck …

Logistics is one of the most important aspects any business owner must consider in order for their business to succeed.    Why is logistics important for your business?  In a …

Funding is a crucial part of any company’s development and growth. There are various options a startup can consider for financing, one of the most important and common options are …

Did you know that out of 4.39B individuals using the internet in 2020, 4 billion are Google users? That’s a whole 91%! Whether you use Google products on your Android …

Last Thursday and Friday, Startups Galaxy had the privilege to attend the first virtual conference, third in general, for Women of MENA in Technology. However, the exciting thing is, that …

This year has been tough on everyone, and startups as well as entrepreneurs in Egypt are no exception. That is why it’s important to take time to appreciate the startups …

With its continuous efforts to support startups in various fields and industries, especially throughout unstable times like the one we are living in right now, Gemini Africa launched an initiative …

Cairo, London, Dubai – ` The Cairo Angels, a global network of angel investors focused on supporting startup opportunities in Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa, is delighted to announce …

Finding angel investors is not an easy thing to do, because it requires a lot of research and hard work. If you are a startup based in Saudi Arabia, we’ve …

Over the upcoming few months, Facebook will release a new hosting service, as a way of expanding its investment in its business tools, according to Tech Radar.   The new …

I’ve been closely watching the acquisition of Otlob, the market entrance of Talabat in Egypt and the GTM launch for the latter. I don’t like it. I cannot feel any …

Only 7 startups have been accepted from Egypt, to be featured in this year’s Web Summit 2020. Startups Galaxy will be among these startups, as it has been accepted as …

Lately, while mingling in different business communities, I noticed a running discussion about the impact of going back to the office after the pandemic. As a workplace design specialist, I …

تتزايد أعداد الشركات الناشئة في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا، وفقًا لموقع “ستاتيستا”. فإن البلدان الثلاثة الأولى في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا التي لديها أكثرية الشركات الناشئة هي: الإمارات …

The number of startups in the MENA region are increasing, according to ‘Statista’. This explains why there are 5,531 startups in the UAE, Egypt and Saudi Arabia alone, according to …

September 2020 marked the announcement of Vexls as the top winner of the Orange Social Venture Prize 2020 for social responsibility. Orange recognized Vexls, the leading Cairo-based E-commerce platform for …

Dealing with the server through docker is a daunting task. A fellow engineer asked a great question, “Why do I have to interact with Docker through the terminal? Why can’t …

Working as a Developer/DevOps who works with docker on daily basis or just getting started to learn using the container tech tools, I think there are some good practices that …

The app offers its customers an easy way to take care of their wardrobe at affordable prices. Cairo-based laundry services startup Makwa has raised a six-figure investment from an angel investor. …

Egyptian Fintech, ElGameya, secured a six-figure investment in a pre-seed syndication led by AUC Angels, marking its first institutional investment round, to support its growth plans in the ever-growing peer-to-peer …

Did you know that 73% of organizations indicated that nearly all their apps will be SaaS by 2021? What is known today as SaaS (software as a service) dates back …

“I hate meetings”. I’m pretty sure many of you can relate; meetings are often seen as disorganized, pointless, and a drain on time and energy. Ahmed Kamel and Abdullah Kamel …

لقد قمنا بجمع قائمة متكاملة بأهم المستثمرين في مصر تشمل كل التفاصيل التي يحتاج معرفتها  مؤسسين الشركة الناشئة! يعد مؤسسوا الشركات الناشئة مبتكرون للغاية ، مندفعين بالطموح المجنون ، وعلى …

Some software pieces can be harder to maintain than others, Why? and how using TDD can help software engineers avoid legacy code problems? Almost at any point in your software …

How to protect your online startup against hacking? Today more businesses live on the internet than ever before. This requires extra measures and defenses to protect your business against hacking. …

Establishing a startup and setting out on an entrepreneurial journey is a valuable learning experience that comes with its own challenges. Lack of access to capital, mentorship, and structural resources …

It all started when you had that great idea for a new product or service. You’ve been working on your idea for quite some time as a side hustle, invested …

We have compiled a full list of top investors in Egypt with all details that every startup founder should know!  Startups’ founders are hyper-innovators who thrive on uncertainty, driven by …

Do you sometimes wonder how to balance quality and rapid feedback? This is a common problem where most startups stumble upon. In the early stages, a start-up is in great …

Let’s face it, the tech ecosystem in Egypt is criticized for being biased, not integrated, not fair, and a lot of other problems but what’s a tech ecosystem in the …

Founded in 2018, XPay is a platform enabling cashless transformation of communities and businesses and despite the dozens of fintech players in the MENA region, this startup has spent the …

Congratulations! you started working on your genius startup idea, it’s software based so you have a lot of serious work to do, here are 7 essential tools for building your …

If you’re looking for the short answer, then obviously it’s a no. I think about titles a lot that’s all. Possibly so I can get your click, and increase our …

Hi, I am Omar and I have been interested in entrepreneurship for a long time. During my master’s studies at Grenoble Ecole de Management in France, I have decided to …

 The Cairo Angels is delighted to announce the launch of  its fund-raising consultancy for early and growth stage startups operating in the  Middle East and African regions. The consultancy services …

We are going to tell you 6 things you can do on Startups Galaxy that isn’t on social media!   In case this is your first time here, let’s introduce …

We are all experiencing unprecedented global disruption due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We understand and feel that you are struggling with this and facing unique challenges, a lot of people …

We have compiled a full list of incubators in Egypt and everything you need to know about them for your early-stage startup! Incubators are invaluable resources for startups, whether you are …

!لقد قمنا بتجميع كل ما تحتاج معرفته عن حاضنات الاعمال في مصر لشركتك الناشئة كثيرا ما تسمع عن أهمية حاضنات الأعمال للشركات الناشئة و لكن لا تعرف ما هي الأهمية …

Startups Without Borders, the global platform building a startup ecosystem for refugee and migrant entrepreneurs, has just announced a new partnership with The Cairo Angels to launch the Quarantine Sessions …

The current status is very challenging for every founder out there. All of us are looking for advice on how to sail through the current situation. It’s the first time …

We rounded up the underdog edtech startups on StartupsGalaxy directory. Technology and digital footprints have altered the way that education work. Tech is  behind a revolution in the education field …

Have you tried an online design creator before? Vexls is a beta product supporting startups and teams with their design needs. For a lot of early stage founders and junior …

Here’s a compilation of webinars and online events. You’re stuck at home. Before diving in, let’s take a second and reflect on the fact that we’re the lucky ones who …

Privacy solved with CyberTalents. Privacy has become a hot topic when it comes to digital data access. Especially given the GDPR enforcement… it has become a requirement for all websites …

هذا المقال بدعم من نهضة المحروسة. في سنة ٢٠١٤، نشر البروفيسور يان جولدن من جامعة اكسفورد  بحث اسمه “فرص وصدمات المستقبل – الاتجاهات الأساسية التي تشكل الاقتصاد العالمي والمجتمع” عمله …

عندي فكرة مشروع عبقرية بس محتاج تمويل، اعمل ايه؟ كثير من الشباب لما بيكون عنده فكرة مشروع أو شركة ناشئة  أول حاجة بيبدأ يدورعليها هي التمويل. هنفترض أن صاحب الفكرة …

Has your startup been badly affected by the COVID-19 (corona) outbreak? As a heads of growth or CEOs, when it comes to growth marketing, naturally you are always optimizing for …

Egypt is considered one of the most important countries in the Middle East for fintech ventures due to the high unbanked population.    So, who are the top fintech startups …

دائمًا ما تنطلق الشركات الناشئة في رحلتها  للبحث في جميع المجالات لتحقيق النمو وتطوير طريقتها في إنجاز الأعمال بأكثر كفاءة وأعلى فاعلية يمكن تحقيقها. لذلك من المستحيل التقليل في أهمية …

We bring you a list of tools that your startup is highly needed!  Today’s startups in all fields are always carving to grow and develop its process to work. It’s …

Tech hiring can be difficult, especially for those with non-tech backgrounds. Raise your hand if you’ve ever wanted to start an app or create a website but couldn’t find a …

This Egyptian FinTech is disrupting the market in terms of how we pay, and it’s not even a Fawry competitor. eddyPay simply allows for on-the-spot transactions to be made between …

Which of the below applies to you the most?  I’m in the “alternative payment technology” scene I’m in a MENA e-commerce business  I’m in retail –  enough said I work …

حركة نوكود هو اتجاه ابتدي من كام سنة كده و الفكرة منه تمكين اي شخص من غير خبرة فى البرمجة انه بنفذ فكرتة انا عارف ان كلامي فى البلوج دا …

‘’ Where there is hope there is life .’-by Marcus Tullius Cicero That’s what I remembered when we were at Nahdet el Mahrousa, such an amazing place that will unconsciously …

Sales is the heartbeat of any business organization. It represents the major, sometimes only the minor, cash inflow. For startups, sales is one of the most challenging business functions. But …

Our team’s dream is to improve people’s real social life with our products. For example, we think technology should improve your social events. So, we thought, why do we always …

واحدة واحدة كده تعالوا نفهم ايه موضوع شركات التكنولوجيا المالية في مصر أو المعروف ب fintech  وايه قصتها. ممكن كمصطلح وعنوان يبقى جديد وغريب لناس كتير ومش معروف، لكن معظمنا …

Egypt is one of the most attractive countries for investors because it is deemed to be at crossroads between Africa and the rest of the world, which makes the number …

Disclosure: This article is based in our personal time throughout Startups Galaxy journey and is in no way inclusive of startups or companies in Egypt. It is not based on …

In the last few years, the investment took a new route to focus on innovative ideas and consider the creative power of the youth as one of the essential elements …

Once you think of building your startup and start to work on a business plan to gain valuable benefits, one of the most important things that should be taken into …

Since its launch, YouTube has been a remarkable source for entertainment and education on countless topics. Entrepreneurs regardless of where they are in their startup journey should make use of …

If you don’t have a car and want to navigate your way around the streets of Cairo with the cheapest prices, this article is for you. The transportation scene is …

Have you ever been in a situation where you or someone from your family needed to see a doctor and you could not get them to go? It might be …

It’s a new day for a new month that holds new chances with new opportunities. And October’s special and super fun opportunity is the “Innovation Day 8” event.  Sounds Important?  …

أعلنتا شركتا DbSE (قواعد بيانات الطلاب ورواد الاعمال) و Startups Galaxy  عن شراكة استراتيجية لخلق اتصال بين مساحات العمل والشركات الناشئة في مصر. ومن المفترض أن يتم نقل قواعد بيانات …

StartupsGalaxy.com and DBSE (Database for Students and Entrepreneurs) announced a long-term strategic partnership to connect startups and coworking spaces in Egypt. In this partnership, DbSE.co will have all its co-working …

Peer pressure is becoming stressful day by day. Living in such a connected world -virtually connected- was first seen as a great thing. But when everything reaches the mainstream market, …

Louder For People In The Back!  Things are about to get super exciting this weekend in Alexandria, for the 5th edition of Techne Summit is taking place from the 28th …

You can read the English version here.   لو أنت رائد أعمال أو صاحب شركة وعايز تعرف إزاي تبني شركتك أو تكبرها، مهم جدًا تهتم بتعليم نفسك تفاصيل عالم ريادة الأع …

Did you recently get a Facebook Group invite to a group related to entrepreneurship and startup happenings in Egypt or the region?   There has been a noticeable increase in …

إنك تبدأ مشروعك الخاص مش خطوة سهلة أبدًا. دائمًا فيه تفاصيل و تحديات لازم تأخذها في الاعتبار.  ووجود إطار تفصيلي ممكن من خلاله تكتشف الفرص وتحدد المخاطر أكيد هيخلي كل …

As an entrepreneur or business owner looking to gain insight into how to set up, grow, and run your own business, it’s important to educate yourself about the ins and …

Tough times.  Remember when you broke your leg and had to stay at home with your fractured leg and couldn’t get outside the house and have fun with your friends? …

Heard about Instadiet before? The fast and busy lifestyle of many Egyptians have affected our ability to take care of our physical health. Despite the growing industry of fitness, sports, …

Find out which startup directories are helpful for your Egyptian startup! The entrepreneurship ecosystem in the region is growing, and Egypt is making quite a couple of headlines recently: we’ve …

The latest rise in the gas prices had people searching for the cheapest way to navigate their way around Egypt. In such a country with a rising population, the daily …

We’ve talked in an earlier blog post about PMF and how you can use it to gain insights about your product/service and enhance your chances of success in the market. …

Starting your own business is no easy feat. There are always so many details to attend to and many challenges to consider. Having a detailed framework through which you can …

Say what now?  Did you know that it is now possible to turn your garbage into money? As the green movement is on the rise in Egypt, companies pondered about …

“I have a startup idea.” Most people have heard this phrase a few times from friends or colleagues, or maybe they’ve said it themselves. Uber and Careem have become sources …

ناس كتير بتبقى عايزة يبقى ليها شغلها الخاص بيها، بس مش بتبقى عارفة تبتدي منين أو ممكن تفقد حماسها. قائمة الكتب دي ممكن تساعدك وتديك فكرة عن تبتدي إزاي وكمان …