Month: August 2025

Flat6Labs, the leading entrepreneurship platform in emerging markets, has appointed Khaled Abu Alkheir as Program Director. With over 15 years of experience in technology, investment, and entrepreneurship.
Khaled has held leadership roles at Palnet, Jawwal, PDF Solutions, and gSoft, founded CoDoo Innovative Solutions, co-founded PinchPoint—Palestine’s first VC-backed gaming studio—and later served in senior positions at Freightos and SocialDice.

He also led early-stage financing programs under the World Bank-funded IPSD project and most recently directed the USAID-funded Hassaleh Innovation Fund, supporting high-potential entrepreneurs in conflict-affected areas of Palestine.

Now, as Program Director at Flat6Labs, Khaled is set to leverage his extensive experience to lead this new initiative in Palestine. “This is a defining moment for Palestinian entrepreneurship. By connecting local founders with the resources, expertise, and networks that Flat6Labs brings to the table, we can unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation that will resonate far beyond Palestine,” shares Khaled Abu Alkheir.

The pre-accelerator program is set to launch August 17th, 2025, marking a major step in Flat6Labs’ commitment to empowering Palestinian entrepreneurs, fostering innovation, and building a sustainable startup ecosystem that will connect local founders to regional and global opportunities.

(Amman, Jordan – Day December 2025) – Flat6Labs, the Middle East and Africa’s leading entrepreneurial ecosystem builder, celebrated the conclusion of its StartMashreq Program at the “StartMashreq Forum.” The event, held in Amman on 11 December, marked the culmination of the program supporting innovation and startup growth in Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq.

StartMashreq—led by Flat6Labs in partnership with the Kingdom of the Netherlands and supported by the International Finance Corporation (IFC)—launched as a platform for creating economic opportunities and driving growth across the Levant, with particular focus on women and forcibly displaced persons (FDP). It played a pivotal role in strengthening the entrepreneurial landscape across the Levant, proving that even in frontier markets and fragile communities, founders can attract funding and scale when given the right support.

The event brought together entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, policymakers, and regional partners to highlight the program’s achievements. Distinguished guests included H.E. Stella Kloth, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Jordan, and AbdelKader Al Batayneh, Executive Director Strategies, Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship of Jordan, whose attendance reflected the depth of collaboration behind this success.

Over its three-year duration, the program supported over 4,500 entrepreneurs, reached more than 3,000 women and FDP entrepreneurs, created 350 direct jobs, and supported startups in securing over USD 28 million in funding with USD 51 million in revenues generated. These outcomes demonstrate measurable impact on economic growth, job creation, gender inclusion, and startup scalability, highlighting its positive impact on emerging innovation markets.

Commenting on the program’s impact, Hany El-Sonbaty, Chairman and Co-Founder of Flat6Labs, said, “StartMashreq marks a meaningful shift in how entrepreneurship is supported across the region. The past three years prove that when founders gain knowledge, access, and exposure, they build companies that create jobs, attract capital, and accelerate economic growth. We are incredibly proud of these achievements and determined to scale this impact beyond the region.”

On the enormous potential in the region, IFC Regional Director for the Middle East, Pakistan, and Afghanistan Khawaja Aftab Ahmed noted: “Entrepreneurship once again proves to be a powerful pathway to resilience and inclusive growth. By empowering startups, we aimed to unlock the potential of a young, educated population and help them address some of the region’s most pressing challenges. StartMashreq has enabled the creation of hundreds of jobs, expanded opportunities for vulnerable communities, and supported graduating startups in mobilizing their own capital to scale across the region, fully in line with IFC’s priority to promote private-sector–led growth.”

H.E. Ambassador Stella Kloth affirmed the Netherlands’ commitment to supporting regional innovation, stating, “We are proud to have supported StartMashreq – a program that helped unlock the potential of thousands of young entrepreneurs, including women and refugees, whose ideas will shape the region’s future. The progress celebrated today is only the beginning, and the Netherlands remains committed to supporting entrepreneurial growth and innovation in Jordan and the MENA region.”

With the program now complete, Flat6Labs is preparing to enter a new phase of expansion, extending the StartMashreq model into additional regions where entrepreneurial potential continues to rise. The program’s success across the region positions it as a strong and replicable model for entrepreneurship in challenging environments, demonstrating that targeted ecosystem interventions can overcome early-stage barriers, scale across borders, access global markets, and unlock new capital pathways.

Cairo, Egypt – August 2025

Flat6Labs celebrates a pivotal milestone: the launch of F6 Group, a newly formed entity integrating venture capital and entrepreneurial support, anchored by two powerful arms: F6 Ventures, a newly launched seed-stage investment firm, and Flat6Labs, the region’s most recognized startup accelerator platform.

To catalyze this transformation, F6 Group launches F6 Ventures, a dedicated and independent venture capital firm, managing seed funds across the Middle East and Africa. Led by Co-Founders and General Partners Dina el-Shenoufy and Ramez El-Serafy, focusing on generating strong financial returns through selective early-stage tech investments.

Flat6Labs continues as the region’s leading entrepreneurial ecosystem architect, designing and delivering programs that empower founders, drive innovation, and create real economic impact, under the leadership of CEO Yehia Houry.

F6 Group brings together venture capital and founder support under one platform, purpose-built to serve startups across emerging markets. By aligning investment and programmatic expertise, F6 Group delivers unmatched access to capital, programs, and expertise, turning visionary founders into market leaders.

We’re deeply grateful for your continued support and look forward to building this exciting new chapter together. 

Learn more at: www.f6.group and www.f6.vc