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Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)

The American University in Cairo, founded in 1919, is the region’s premier English-language university and an essential contributor to the social, political and cultural life of the Arab world.

إيمانًا من صاحب السمو الملكي الأمير محمد بن سلمان بن عبدالعزيز، بأن الشباب هم الركيزة الأهم لنهضة الوطن واستدامة تطوّره؛ تأسست مؤسسة محمد بن سلمان “مسك” عام 2011، وهي مؤسسة غير ربحية تُكرّس جهودها لدعم التعلّم، وبناء القدرات القيادية، وتشجيع الابتكار، لإعداد جيلٍ يُسهم في بناء مستقبلٍ أفضل للمملكة العربية السعودية.. - Rooted in the vision of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman that youth are the foundation of national advancement and sustainable growth, Misk Foundation was founded in 2011 as a non-profit committed to inspiring learning, nurturing leadership, and igniting innovation—preparing young people to shape the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s future.