About The Speaker
Waleed Khalil
Waleed Khalil is a prominent figure in the world of engineering, entrepreneurship, and venture capital. With a career spanning over two decades, Waleed has gained extensive experience in manufacturing consumer electronic products across Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Egypt. In early 2023, Waleed founded DEN VC, an early stage venture capital firm focused on investing in deep tech startups in Africa and the Middle East. Through investments in companies such as Proteinia, Obian, and Your Parts, DEN VC has demonstrated its commitment to promoting investment diversity, positive impact, and potential for significant financial returns. Prior to founding DEN VC, Waleed served as a partner at Endure Capital from 2016 to 2022. Endure Capital is a highly successful venture capital firm with a global presence, having invested in several regions around the world. During his tenure, Waleed played a key role in securing investments that led to the emergence of four unicorns, including Careem, Boom Supersonic, Tribal Credit, and Aspect Biosystems. Throughout his career, Waleed has also been a respected mentor to hundreds of tech startups in the Arab region and Africa. He has also been a distinguished speaker at numerous entrepreneurship events such as Gitex, Biban, Techne Summit, Riseup summit, and many more. Waleed's academic achievements include a bachelor's degree in electronics engineering from Cairo University and an MBA with a specialisation in finance from the American University in Cairo. His knowledge, experience, and commitment to promoting innovation and growth in the startup ecosystem have earned him a reputation as a highly respected and influential figure in the industry.