{
  "id": 1669058,
  "title": "Exits MENA acquires Avanz Capital Egypt in multi-seven-figure deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/exits-mena-acquires-avanz-capital-egypt-in-multi-seven-figure-deal",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-18T06:18:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Wamda",
    "slug": "wamda",
    "url": "http://wamda.com/2026/08/exits-mena-acquires-avanz-capital-egypt-multi-seven-figure-deal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Egypt-based investment platform Exits MENA has acquired private equity and asset management firm Avanz Capital Egypt in a multi-seven-figure deal. The transaction received initial approval from Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA). Exits MENA, founded in 2022, provides advisory services to startups and SMEs. Avanz Capital Egypt, established in 2022, supports SMEs and contributes to Egypt's private equity and venture capital landscape. Existing management led by CEO Haytham Wagih will remain in place, while Exits MENA will rebrand ACE as Exits Manara, its new private capital and asset management subsidiary. Exits Manara will manage the Manara 1 fund of funds and launch Manara 2 for Export Investments, targeting mid-sized Egyptian exporters. The acquisition aims to strengthen the region's private capital ecosystem and provide access to investment opportunities for investors, startups, and SMEs while supporting the development of efficient private capital markets.",
  "summary": "Egypt-based investment advisory platform Exits MENA, alongside Avanz Capital Egypt’s local management, has signed a multi-seven-figure deal to fully acquire private equity and asset management firm Avanz Capital Egypt (ACE). Founded in 2022 by Mohamed Abuelnaga Nagaty, Ayman El Tanbouly and Ahella El Saban, Exits MENA provides M&A, fundraising, investment readiness and advisory services to…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}