Welcome to the ecosystem for migrant and refugee entrepreneurs.
Startups Without Borders connects the most ambitious refugee and migrant entrepreneurs with resources to grow their business, while providing investors with an entry-point to under-the-radar startups with disruptive potential.
What We Do
Our Partners
Meet the Team

Valentina Primo
Founder & CEO

Nahla Salem
Bizdev Manager

Shadw Helal
Writer

Rana Hafez
Writer

Hager Ashour
Community Manager

Lucy Spencer
Writer

Yasmeen Smadi
Netherlands Lead

Saif Ahmed
Bot Consultant

Amna El- Shenawy
Social Media Editor

Ammar Wassel
Operations & Logistics Lead

Abdullah Ghanem
Podcast Producer

Rokaya Abdel Rahim
Lead Graphic Designer

Omar Ghayaat
Growth Marketing Manager

Salma Arafa
Writer

Ahmed Tohamy
IT Lead

Nowar Rahmouni
Lebanon Lead

Mohammad Hijazi
Trainer

Dalia Younis
Trainer

Aasem Shahin
Trainer

Rahma Arafa
Programs Manager
Our Core Values