What is Nawah Scientific?
Founded in 2015 by Dr. Omar Sakr, Nawah Scientific operates as a comprehensive laboratory services provider designed to catalyze scientific innovation. The company functions through three specialized pillars: Life Sciences, which facilitates drug discovery and basic research; the Pharmaceutical Industry unit, providing end-to-end stability and formulation testing; and the Food & Agriculture division, which ensures safety and quality from raw materials to finished goods. By maintaining state-of-the-art facilities, Nawah Scientific has established itself as an essential infrastructure partner for researchers and businesses, effectively democratizing access to advanced scientific tools and expertise in emerging markets.
How much funding has Nawah Scientific raised?
Nawah Scientific has raised a total of $25.9M across 5 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$250K
Debt
$650K
Angel/Seed
$1M
Other Financing Round
$1M
Debt
$23M
Angel/Seed (2014): $250K, investors not publicly disclosed
Debt (2018): $650K led by 500 Global, Ahmed Abdelhamid, Endure Capital, Averroes Ventures, and Egypt Ventures
Angel/Seed (2018): $1M supported by Endure Capital, Averroes Ventures, Egypt Ventures, Ahmed Abdelhamid, and 500 Global
Other Financing Round (2021): $1M featuring Egypt Ventures, Cairo Angels, Hult Alumni Angels, Alex Angels, and Alexandria Fund
Debt (2025): $23M backed by Life Ventures Capital
Key Investors in Nawah Scientific
Endure Capital
A global investment firm with a presence in Cairo, Dubai, and California, focused on enhancing performance and supporting innovative solutions for diverse organizational needs.
Averroes Ventures
A seed and early-stage venture capital fund specializing in tech-enabled startups within the MENA region, providing both capital and strategic operational guidance.
Egypt Ventures
A multi-stage investment vehicle dedicated to empowering Egyptian entrepreneurs and fostering a sustainable, knowledge-based economy through startup support and accelerator programs.
What's next for Nawah Scientific?
With the recent infusion of capital, Nawah Scientific is positioned to accelerate its regional expansion and deepen its technological capabilities. The strategic focus will likely shift toward scaling its laboratory throughput and enhancing its digital service delivery models to meet the growing demand for reliable analytical data. As the company moves beyond its initial growth phases, the focus will remain on maintaining operational excellence while exploring new niche scientific markets. This enterprise-level funding provides the necessary runway to solidify its market leadership, potentially attracting further institutional interest as it continues to standardize scientific research workflows across the MENA region.
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