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Flat6Labs Appoints Khaled Abu Alkheir as Program Director to Lead Pre-Accelerator Launch in Palestine

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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.

Flat6Labs in Africa: 2024 Roadshow Highlights

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In 2024, our team set out with a mission: to bridge ecosystems, support founders where they are, and uncover the real challenges they face on the ground. It wasn’t about ticking boxes or launching one-size-fits-all programs. It was about listening first, and then co-creating solutions that respond to the local pulse of entrepreneurship.
Across 7 African countries, in partnership with local ecosystem builders, investors, and institutions, we delivered hands-on bootcamps designed not just for visibility but for real impact. Alongside our 7 partners, we worked with more than 380 startups, tackled hyper-local startup pain points, and built relationships that go well beyond the pitch deck.

The Structure That Made It Work

This wasn’t just a Flat6Labs effort, it was co-delivered by the people who know their ecosystems best. At each stop, we partnered with a local organization to adapt the format, the curriculum, and the tone.
Here’s what that collective effort produced:
  • 7 countries
  • 380+ startup applications
  • 70+ mentorship sessions
  • 40+ expert coaches and mentors
  • 7 local partners
  • All in one year

Country-by-Country Impact

Rwanda: Setting the Foundation

Partner: Westerwelle Startup Haus Kigali
We began in Kigali with a structured, 3-day bootcamp focused on investment readiness, market expansion, and pitching. Over 20 startups joined, 20% of them led by women. Our first networking event gathered 50+ people, and the tone was set: thoughtful, relevant, and local-first.

 

Kenya: Tech-Focused Excellence

Partner: ACTS
We then moved to discover Kenya’s vibrant tech ecosystem,. We delivered a focused 3-day bootcamp for tech startups, concentrating on “Investor Readiness” and “Product-Market Fit”.
Working with 10+ startups, 18% of them were women-led, we conducted 10+ intensive coaching sessions that addressed the specific challenges facing Kenya’s rapidly growing tech sector.

Nigeria: Virtual Innovation

Partner: Founders Factory Africa
Our 3rd stop was Nigeria where we co-hosted a 2-day bootcamp on “Product-Market Fit” and “What Investors Look For,” complemented by a virtual panel on “Reaching Early Adopters”.
The hybrid approach proved successful, engaging 20+ startups through 10+ coaching sessions, while our networking event attracted 85+ attendees, our largest turnout of the roadshow.

Tanzania: Women-Led Growth

Partner: Ennovate Ventures
Tanzania stood out for its impressive representation of women entrepreneurs. Our 2-day “Investment Readiness” bootcamp saw 35% women founders in attendance—the highest percentage across all our stops. With 5+ coaching sessions and 40+ networking event attendees, the program demonstrated the strength of Tanzania’s emerging startup scene.

Senegal: Francophone Expansion

Partner: Ignite.E
The 2-day bootcamp in Dakar focused on “Investment Readiness” and “Product-Market Fit”. It brought together 10+ startups, with an impressive 32% women founders participating. The 50+ attendees at our networking event showed the appetite for startup ecosystem development in West Africa’s markets.

Morocco: North African Gateway

Partner: Orange Maroc
In Morocco, we partnered with Orange Maroc for a 2-day “Investment Readiness” bootcamp that attracted 20+ startups including 36% women founders. The networking event brought together 40+ ecosystem stakeholders.

Uganda: Closing Strong

Partner: Innovation Village
Our final stop in Kampala featured a comprehensive 2-day bootcamp covering “Investment Readiness,” “Market Expansion,” and “Pitching.” With 30 startups participating and 80 attendees at our networking event—our largest single-country turnout—Uganda proved to be the perfect finale to our continental journey. While women founder representation was 16%, the overall engagement and quality of startups was exceptional.

Looking Ahead

The 2024 Africa Roadshow proved that startup support works best when it’s delivered locally, by people who understand local challenges, in partnership with organizations that have real community connections.
As we plan for 2025, the question isn’t just where we should go next—it’s how we can continue building on the relationships and momentum we’ve created. The foundations have been laid across seven countries. Now it’s time to build on them.
So, where should we head next?

Flat6Labs Grows Bigger: Introducing F6 Group

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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