SECO Startup Fund Information Session: Cairo

​The SECO Startup Fund (SSF) is a strategic financing instrument established by SECO (State Secretariat for Economic Affairs) as part of Switzerland’s international development cooperation efforts.

​In this 1-hour session, the SSF team will present:

• ​What the SECO Start-up Fund is and who it is for

• ​The updated investment approach and eligibility criteria

• ​What “Swissness” means in practice

• ​Examples of supported companies

• ​How the application process works

• ​Live Q&A with the fund managers

​This session is intended for entrepreneurs, SMEs, ecosystem partners, and institutions interested in understanding whether the SECO Start-up Fund could be relevant for their growth plans.

​Who should attend

• ​Post-revenue SMEs operating in SECO / SDC priority countries

• ​Founders exploring growth or expansion financing

• ​Ecosystem partners supporting companies in emerging markets

• ​Swiss and international stakeholders interested in impact finance

​What the SECO Start-up Fund offers

• ​Flexible senior debt financing (CHF 300,000 – CHF 1,000,000)

• ​Tailored repayment structures (2–5 years)

• ​Focus on decent work, climate-smart solutions, and access to essential services

​Organized by the SECO Start-up Fund and the Embassy of Switzerland in Egypt.

The SSF is managed by iGravity and Seedstars, under mandate from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)