Waleed Khalil

Waleed Khalil is a prominent figure in the world of engineering,
entrepreneurship, and venture capital. With a career spanning
over more than two decades, Waleed has gained extensive
experience in manufacturing consumer electronic products
across Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Egypt.
In early 2023, Waleed founded DEN VC, an early-stage venture
capital firm focused on investing in deep tech startups in Africa
and the Middle East. Through investments in companies such as
Proteinea, Your Parts, and others. DEN VC has demonstrated its
commitment to promoting investment diversity, positive impact,

and potential for significant financial returns.
Prior to founding DEN VC, Waleed served as a partner at Endure Capital from 2016 to
2022. Endure Capital is a highly successful venture capital firm with a global presence,
having invested in several regions around the world. During his tenure, Waleed played a
key role that led to the emergence of four unicorns, including Careem, Boom Supersonic,
Tribal Credit, and Aspect Biosystems.
Throughout his career, Waleed has also been a respected mentor to hundreds of tech
startups in the Arab region and Africa. He has also been a distinguished speaker at
numerous entrepreneurship events such as Gitex, Biban, Techne Summit, Riseup summit,
and many more. Upon these interactions, Waleed were able to Design the Den Model
which is a visual tool used by hundreds of startups around the Arab region.
Waleed's academic achievements include a bachelor's degree in electronics engineering
from Cairo University and an MBA with a major in finance from the American University
in Cairo. His knowledge, experience, and commitment to promoting innovation and
growth in the startup ecosystem have earned him a reputation as a highly respected and
influential figure in the industry.