Abdel-Azim Osman’s Nawy Is Reimagining Egypt’s Real Estate Market

Abdel-Azim Osman, co-founder of Nawy, explains how the company is reshaping Egypt’s real estate market by covering every stage of the process: buying and selling, financing and investing, furnishing and finishing, managing properties, and enabling brokerages, all within one ecosystem.

With $52 million in Series A funding, Nawy is scaling as Africa’s largest proptech, but Osman stresses why technology alone can’t untangle real estate’s inefficiencies without trust, reliable data, and user-first design.

We discuss the challenges of a fragmented property sector, the realities of raising capital in a tough economy, and why the future of homeownership lies in redesigning the entire buyer journey rather than digitizing old systems.🎧

‎ عبد العظيم عثمان وشركة “ناوي” بيغيّروا شكل سوق العقارات في مصر‎عبد العظيم عثمان، الشريك المؤسس لشركة

“ناوي”، بيشرح إزاي الشركة بتعيد تشكيل سوق العقارات في مصر عن طريق إنها بتغطي كل مراحل العملية: من بي

وشراء، لتمويل واستثمار، لتأثيث وتشطيب، لإدارة العقارات، وكمان تمكين شركات التسويق العقاري.‎بـ ٥٢ مليون دولار تمويل، “ناوي” بتكبر وقادرة تكون أكبر شركة تكنولوجيا عقارات في أفريقيا. بس “عثمان” بيأكد إن التكنولوجيا لوحدها

مش هتحل مشاكل سوق العقارات غير لما يكون في ثقة، بيانات دقيقة، وتصميم بيركّز على المستخدم الأول.‎اتكلمنا في الحلقة عن تحديات قطاع العقارات، وصعوبة جمع استثمارات في اقتصاد صعب، وليه مستقبل تملك البيوت معتمد على

Startup Scene + Falak Startups Present ‘Dawarha Sah’ | ‘دوّرها صح’ under the auspices of the Ministry of Planning, Econ. Dev. & Int’l Coopmoicegypt

Dawarha Sah Ep05: Sherine Kabesh Is Banking on a Cashless Egypt

For episode five, we sit down with Sherine Kabesh, co-founder of Flash, the Cairo-based payments startup aiming to make everyday transactions radically simple in a country where cash is still king.

Kabesh opens up about what it takes to launch a licensed fintech in Egypt’s high-stakes regulatory environment, the deep behavioral challenges behind building trust in digital payments, and why she believes culture, not just code, is the real unlock for financial change.

We talk product obsession, founder psychology, and the fine line between speed and sustainability. From behavioral economics to brand restraint, Kabesh shares what she's learned navigating Egypt’s most exciting payments market, and why asking the right questions matters more than chasing hype.

Hosted by government relations consultant Dania Ghoneim, Dawarha Sah is the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders navigating Egypt’s evolving startup landscape.

Startupscene + Falakstartups Present ‘Dawarha Sah’ | ‘دوّرها صح’ under the auspices of Egypt’s Ministerial Group for Entrepreneurship & the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development & International Cooperation

Dawarha Sah Ep04: Ahmed Hammouda’s Thndr is Changing How Egyptians Think About MoneyAhmed Hammouda is co-founder and CEO of Thndr, Egypt’s pioneering digital investment platform making financial markets accessible to everyone.Hammouda breaks down what it takes to build a licensed fintech in one of the world’s toughest regulatory environments, and why he believes financial inclusion in MENA starts with trust and education.

We discuss breaking investment taboos, the lack of financial literacy, and the ambition behind building one of the region’s most impactful institutions. From raising $15.7M to expanding into Saudi and the UAE, Hammouda shares hard truths about vision, risk, and staying focused under pressure.

🎧 Stream now on Spotify or Anghami, or watch the episode on YouTube, thestartupscene.me, or the #SceneNow app on iOS and Android.

For episode three, we sit down with Ahmed Abaza, CEO of Synapse Analytics, one of the region’s most pioneering AI companies. In this candid conversation, Ahmed breaks down the real-world applications, and limitations, of AI in business, arguing that AI is not a buzzword or silver bullet, but a strategic tool that only works when grounded in actual business needs.

We explore Egypt’s AI talent landscape, the challenges of implementing AI at scale, and how Synapse partners with corporations to deploy custom models that actually move the needle.

Whether you're curious about building data infrastructure, fighting the hype around generative AI, or understanding how AI can (and can’t) transform your company, this episode will ground you in what’s real and what’s next.

Episode two features Yoeil Waheeb, CEO and Co-Founder of Progressio Solutions and Leader of the One Million Minds initiative. Starting as an inventor, Yoeil shares his journey of transforming groundbreaking innovations into profitable business models through strategic intellectual property licensing and RD commercialization.

The conversation covers how Progressio Solutions monetizes inventions without ever producing physical products, the powerful impact of intellectual property in today's economy, and how businesses can effectively license technology to major global companies. Yoeil also discusses the role of Egypt’s evolving regulatory environment in protecting and incentivizing innovation.

Tune in for a unique look at how creativity, patents, and strategic partnerships can shape a thriving, sustainable business model.

Dawarha Sah is the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders navigating Egypt’s evolving startup landscape. With deep dives into business, investment, innovation, and policy, Dawarha Sah unpacks the critical forces shaping the region’s economy.

From funding strategies and AI adoption to patent licensing, RD, and regulatory frameworks, Dawarha Sah brings together top investors, founders, and experts to explore what it takes to build, scale, and sustain a successful business.

Hosted by government relations consultant Dania Ghoneim, the podcast leverages her extensive experience in risk management, policy advocacy, and business lobbying to provide real-world insights into the challenges and opportunities facing startups today.

In the first episode of Dawarha Sah, StartUpScene, in partnership with Falak Startups, kicks off with Tarek Fahim, Managing Partner at Endure Capital, an early investor in Careem, Breadfast, Boom Supersonic, MaxAB, and Thndr.

Hosted by Dania Ghoneim - a seasoned business consultant, specializing in investment, policy, regulatory affairs and risk management, the conversation dives into what makes a startup fundable, the red flags investors look for, and how to balance instinct with data in VC decision-making.

Tarek also shares the biggest risks he’s taken—and the ones he regrets missing out on.Tune in for an unfiltered look at startup investment and what it really takes to secure funding.