212Founders

www.212founders.ma

212 Founders focuses exclusively on late seed and Series A startups with innovative, scalable technology products that have validated initial market traction and clear international expansion roadmaps. They target either Moroccan startups expanding globally (Expand212) or international startups establishing presence in Morocco (HQ212).

Check Size

$1M - $13M

Stages

Seed, Series A

Focus Areas

Other

Is 212Founders right for your startup?

Upload your pitch deck and get an AI-powered match score in minutes. See exactly how well you fit their investment criteria.

See If You're a Match

Investment Thesis

212 Founders is on a mission to ‘open up the Moroccan startup ecosystem’ by supporting late seed and Series A startups with validated markets and international ambitions. The firm operates as both an investor and strategic partner, providing not just capital but comprehensive support for scaling and geographic expansion. Their approach bridges Europe, Morocco, MENA, and Africa, creating strategic corridors for startup growth.

What Sets Them Apart

First Moroccan institutional startup investment and support program backed by CDG Invest ($3Bn AUM)
Dual-track model: Expand212 for Moroccan startups (~13MDHS equity) and HQ212 for international startups (~$1M equity)
Geographic corridor strategy operating from both Casablanca/Marrakech and Paris (Station F)
Comprehensive ecosystem support beyond capital: market discovery, learning expeditions, fundraising structuring, legal facilitation, and coworking spaces
Close partnership network of 100+ partners across Morocco, France, MENA, and Africa
Dedicated team of Entrepreneurs Advisors, CTO in residence, and Investment specialists