Dhekra Khelifi leads 216 Capital to disrupt the Tunisian startup ecosystem

We take this mission very seriously indeed. And while we remain focused on our core business of investing, we are convinced that we need to do more in terms of support at this stage. We have therefore teamed up with partners who provide talent sourcing services to local and foreign startups. We also have access to academic resources, which are generally very attractive for startups in AI or deep tech (PhD level), and for this, we guide our portfolio companies to the best universities and research laboratories in Tunisia. 

Actum, Imaginario AI, and Esteps, for example, have found rare gems and resources that will be decisive for their development in this pool of researchers. 

Looking ahead, what are 216 Capital's plans for further expanding its impact and reach, both locally and internationally?

Investment firms do not usually stop at a single fund, so it is a logical next step for us to continue investing in the current fund and start raising our second fund with a thesis that complements the current one. This will enable us to continue supporting startups with high potential in more advanced phases.

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