Helped back 100+ startups across 21 African countries, the continent’s missing seed round.
About
Mohamed Karar is Sudanese and first-generation American, and joined Launch Africa Ventures at its founding in 2020. The pan-African fund exists to close the gap between seed and pre-Series A on the continent, and has become one of Africa’s most active investors, backing more than 100 startups across over twenty countries. He works on deal sourcing, ecosystem and investor relationships, and represents the firm internationally.
2026 Sessions
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Last YearFueling the Next Wave of Muslim-Led Innovation
Muslim founders and investors are rewriting the rules of fundraising — crowdfunding, venture capital, angel investing.…
Safa Shameem · Shastri Mahadeo · Mohamed Karar · Amany Killawi
Pitch to Payday: Win Investors, Fund Your Startup
How Muslim founders can successfully pitch to investors, navigate term sheets, and fund their ventures while staying…
Enushe Khan · Mohamed Karar · Mustafa Ammar · Faran Malik