Business For Teens Secures Six-Figure Funding to Expand in Egypt and Gulf

Business For Teens, an Egyptian educational startup focused on teaching entrepreneurship and financial literacy to teenagers, has successfully closed a six-figure pre-seed funding round aimed at accelerating its growth and expanding its reach across Egypt and the Gulf region.

Launched in 2024 by Nadeem Barakat and based in Cairo, Business For Teens equips young individuals aged 10 to 16 with valuable entrepreneurship and leadership skills. The company offers structured programs, hands-on projects, and mentorship from seasoned professionals to help teenagers develop real-world business acumen.

This funding round follows a period of impressive early momentum. Since its inception, Business For Teens has collaborated with more than 10 schools in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, impacting over 600 students with its practical entrepreneurship programs. The company has also hosted numerous student bazaars and exhibitions, where participants presented live business projects to large audiences, turning classroom lessons into authentic business experiences.

The investment round was spearheaded by Salah Abou Elmagd, a respected expert in training and sales, and supported by a group of angel investors.