Cairo, September 14, 2026: UAE’s E20 Investment has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with EDAFA Venture to explore cooperation and investment opportunities in agriculture, aquaculture, food security, and related technologies, while supporting startups developing innovative solutions for these sectors.
The MoU brings together E20 Investment’s expertise across various phases of the agribusiness value chain and EDAFA Venture’s experience in investing in and supporting promising early-stage startups. This combination will facilitate efforts to translate innovations and emerging technologies into practical, scalable solutions.
Under the MoU, the two companies will explore cooperation opportunities with startups developing technologies and business models aimed at addressing challenges in the agriculture and food sectors.
This will be supported by E20 Investment Group’s operational expertise, capabilities, infrastructure, and regional experience, alongside the investment and strategic support provided by EDAFA Venture.
E20 Investment said that potential areas of cooperation include agritech, water and irrigation, sustainable agriculture, precision farming, post-harvest solutions and cold-chain systems, livestock, poultry and dairy, aquaculture, and infrastructure related to food security.
The group added that areas of interest also extend to innovations involving seeds and agricultural inputs, supply-chain and distribution technologies, and integrated agricultural and industrial solutions.
E20 Investment has expertise across various stages of the agribusiness cycle, including farm design and construction, agricultural production, processing, and distribution. EDAFA Venture, meanwhile, focuses on investing in early-stage startups and supporting high-growth companies through financing and strategic assistance.
Eng. Essam Aly, CEO of EDAFA Venture, invited startups from around the world operating in agritech, water and irrigation management, sustainable agriculture, precision farming, post-harvest and cold-chain solutions, livestock, poultry and dairy, aquaculture, and food-security infrastructure to apply and benefit from the cooperation opportunities offered through the initiative.
“We also welcome innovations in seeds and agricultural inputs, supply chains and distribution, as well as integrated agricultural and industrial solutions that support the development of practical and scalable solutions for the agriculture and food-security sectors,” Aly added.
He noted that the two companies plan to open applications to startups on September 22 to explore the cooperation and investment opportunities arising from the MoU. The call will target companies developing innovative solutions and technologies in agritech, water and irrigation, sustainable agriculture, precision farming, post-harvest and cold-chain solutions, livestock, poultry and dairy, aquaculture, food security, seeds and agricultural inputs, supply chains and distribution, and integrated agricultural and industrial solutions.
He further pointed out that the MoU reflects both parties’ interest in supporting innovative technology-based solutions and promoting sustainable growth opportunities in the agriculture and food-security sectors across the region by linking innovation with operational expertise and investment opportunities.
He disclosed that the cooperation between the two sides will help identify promising startups and assess opportunities to support them, helping develop their solutions and turn them into viable projects capable of growing and scaling across regional markets.
E20 Investment was established in 2019 and is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. The company operates in agribusiness investment sector, including the development, establishment, and management of agricultural production and processing projects.
The company operates farms and agricultural businesses in several countries, while also evaluating new investment opportunities in the agribusiness sector across Europe, Central Asia, and Africa.
E20 has expertise in investment opportunity assessment, feasibility studies, financial modeling, agricultural project development and expansion, market research, project evaluation and management, and supply-chain management. This supports its focus on investing in scalable and sustainable agricultural and food projects with long-term growth potential.
EDAFA Venture is a regional venture capital investment firm focused on empowering small and emerging companies with innovative and ambitious ideas, serving as a strategic partner throughout their journey toward growth and sustainable success.
EDAFA focuses on supporting early-stage startups and fostering innovation across the region, with its investments funded entirely through its own capital. Beyond financing, the company provides strategic advisory, growth and development solutions, and access to networks of businesses, investors, and experts.
As part of its long-term strategy, EDAFA Venture aims to empower at least 200 startups by 2030 and contribute to the development of the region’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.