Endeavor Morocco

“What I find common between the entrepreneurs over the years i’ve been part of Endeavor is their sense of community in wanting to serve one another and the grit and resilience that they have in serving and solving the problems that they’re after.” Mohamad Ballout, Co-founder & CEO of Kitopi. Take a glimpse into the power of Endeavor's global community through this throwback video from the Outliers Retreat, where over three days, our 60+ fastest-growing entrepreneurs engaged in intimate conversations and transformative exchanges. #MoreThanScaleMultiply #EndeavorOutliers #Entrepreneurship

There has been a global shift in venture capital, moving from 80% of VC money going to the US 20 years ago to more than 50% of VC-funded companies now being outside the US. In a recent conversation with TechCrunch, Linda Rottenberg, Co-founder & CEO of Endeavor, discussed how local investors can step up their game, why patient and long-term capital needs to be prioritized in emerging ecosystems, and the role of Endeavor and its co-investment arm in this process. The conversation highlighted: 🌍 Emerging markets in Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa are now significant players in the global VC landscape. 🦄 Endeavor’s Approach in achieving over 300 investments, mostly outside the US, with one in six companies in its portfolio being a unicorn. This achievement is attributed to : 1️⃣ A focus on long-term, patient capital 2️⃣ Being entrepreneur-first by supporting founders through tough times, including economic devaluations 3️⃣ Combining local presence with global insights and pattern recognition 👀 Of the 40 countries Endeavor operates in, Nigeria, Egypt, and Vietnam are the most exciting for the next 5 to 10 years. There is a pressing need for global investors to recognize opportunities early in these markets. 💫 African founders should take pride in their achievements. The first generation always faces the toughest challenges, but their efforts are paving the way for future success. Read the full interview, by Tage Kene-Okafor for TechCrunch: https://lnkd.in/g-_kKefB

On the occasion of the Throne Day, Endeavor Morocco celebrates the 30th of July, which commemorates the 25th anniversary of the accession of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may Allah assist Him, to the Throne of His glorious ancestors. بمناسبة حلول الذكرى الخامسة والعشرين لتولي جلالة الملك محمد السادس عرش أسلافه الميامين، تتقدم انديفر المغرب بآيات الولاء والإخلاص لجلالته، متمنية له موفور الصحة ودوام العافية وطول العمر

The beauty of Endeavor is in its Global Peer Network. As an Endeavor Entrepreneur, whenever you're feeling scared, vulnerable, or making mistakes, you can connect with hundreds of peers worldwide who have been there, and can share their learnings and mistakes for you to learn from.

“One main piece of advice is that you have nothing to lose by trying a business. In the worst-case scenario, you will fail but learn a lot. The best-case scenario is that you will succeed, and it’s going to be pure joy. So in both cases, you end up succeeding.” Ismael Belkhayat. Ismael, who transitioned from a successful career in strategy consulting to founding multiple startups, shared his inspiring journey and insights on entrepreneurship, challenges, and the future of e-commerce in Africa. Here are some of the key points from the interview with Today Africa: 1️⃣ Inspired by the local grocery shops in Morocco, Chari intended to digitize these independent retailers to help them compete with larger supermarket chains by providing mobile apps to improve their daily operations and make them more competitive. 2️⃣ Ismael's experience in logistics and marketplace management from his previous startups, VotreChauffeur.ma, and Sarouty.ma, has been instrumental in Chari’s operations. 3️⃣ Trust is built by meeting shopkeepers in person, delivering goods on time, and ensuring competitive prices. 4️⃣ Passion and deep understanding of the local market have helped Ismael secure funding for Chari, enabling its expansion into Francophone countries in Africa for its fintech vertical. 5️⃣ B2B e-commerce is more sustainable in Africa due to infrastructure challenges faced by B2C models. Chari aims to leverage local shopkeepers as intermediaries for B2C transactions. ➡️ Check out the full article to dive into Ismael’s inspiring journey as Chari's founder: https://lnkd.in/eRhPJzcV 📽 You can also watch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/em23Nazz #entrepreneurship #highimpact Chari | YC S21 | Ecom and Fintech apps for retailers in Francophone Africa

🎉Congratulations to MFOUNDERS for their Official Launch! 🚀 Endeavor Morocco is delighted to celebrate the launch of the MFounders collective, an initiative that promises to energize the Moroccan entrepreneurial ecosystem. We wish MFounders all the best in their mission to propel Moroccan startups internationally. As Ilan Benhaim, our chairman, and MFOUNDERS’ founder, highlighted, "Supporting startups is essential to access a level of global development." We look forward to seeing MFounders’ gazelles grow and become Endeavor's unicorns. With this support, we can transform this potential into global success and open international perspectives for Moroccan entrepreneurs. #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Investment #Startups #Morocco #MFounders #EndeavorMorocco

Running a high-impact business comes with many ups and downs and unexpected twists and turns. 🎢 And all of these challenges can be hard to navigate alone. 👤 Yet, a recent study by Endeavor Brasil found that 54% of entrepreneurs consider discussions around mental health a taboo. 🤫 Endeavor Entrepreneur Ziad Sankari, from CardioDiagnostics sat down with Silvia Cavalcanti, Endeavor’s CMO, to open up the conversation around mental health in entrepreneurship. For Ziad, writing down what is causing him anxiety has helped him to face the anxiety head on. Find Endeavor Brasil’s full report here: https://lnkd.in/dYZV8Sz5 #entrepreneurship #mentalhealth

Last month, the Endeavor community gathered in San Francisco, California, with over 60 Endeavor Outliers from 30+ countries engaging in peer circles, outdoor activities, riveting fireside chats, and more. This year marked the 7th annual Endeavor Outliers Retreat, which brings together Endeavor Entrepreneurs leading the fastest-growing scaleups in our community, multiplying their impact as role models for the next generation of founders. Chari | YC S21 | Ecom and Fintech apps for retailers in Francophone Africa’s founders, Sophia Alj, and Ismael Belkhayat, were selected as Outliers for both 2023 and 2024, recognized as one of the best-performing, fastest-growing companies in the Endeavor community. This three-day retreat was filled with discussions about building successful companies, sharing vulnerabilities, mistakes, and challenges. Talks were also held by Reed Hastings from Netflix, Guillaume Pousaz from Checkout.com, and Jason Wenk from Altruist, who openly shared their journeys. Learn more about the 2024 Outliers class: https://lnkd.in/eJ8zfFwQ #endeavoroutliers #entrepreneurship #highimpact

Happy New Year on this blessed first of Muharram! Wishing you all a year of peace, prosperity, and joy. May this new beginning bring countless opportunities and achievements!

Growing a high-impact business comes with exceptional challenges. Many of our Endeavor Entrepreneurs tell us that as the valuation goes up, so does the pressure. Silvia Cavalcanti, Endeavor’s CMO, shares with Mashable that it’s time to rewrite the narrative around founder mental health. ✍️ Read more on Mashable: https://lnkd.in/eSu8PDpB #mentalhealth #entrepreneurship