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212 Founders

Up to ~13M MAD (~$1.3M) for Expand212; ~$1M for HQ212

RollingWebsiteEst. 2019

EquityFinTechSaaSE-CommerceHealthTechEdTechMobileSector agnostic (tech-enabled)Late SeedSeries A

Moderate Gender LensModerate Climate Lens

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Morocco's leading startup investment and support program, operated by CDG Invest. Offers two tracks: Expand212 for Moroccan startups scaling internationally, and HQ212 for international startups establishing presence in Morocco. Invests at late-seed to Series A stage with tickets up to ~$1M.

What You Get

Equity Investment

Up to ~13M MAD (~$1.3M) for Expand212 or ~$1M for HQ212

Market Discovery & Business Guidance

Market assessment, business environment orientation, and strategic guidance

Legal Facilitation

Legal support and connections to trusted service providers

Fundraising Support

Co-investment opportunities and introductions to investor network

Coworking Access

Workspace in Casablanca, Marrakech, and Station F in Paris

Network & Events

Networking with investors, industry partners, and the 212 Founders alumni community

How to Apply

Four-step process: (1) Initial contact via website, (2) Exploratory interviews, (3) Market assessment, (4) Investment decision. Apply through https://www.212founders.co/

Geographic Focus

Morocco, Maghreb, MENA, Europe (via HQ212)

Decision Timeline

2-4 weeks from initial contact to investment decision

Eligibility

Late seed or Series A stage company
Innovative, scalable technology product validated in initial markets
Clear 12-24 month expansion roadmap
Expand212: Founded in Morocco or by Moroccan entrepreneurs
HQ212: Open to any international startup wanting Morocco presence

Traction Required

Product validated in initial market; revenue or strong growth metrics preferred

Team Requirements

Tech co-founder preferred; strong founding team with clear expansion vision

Selection Criteria

Strength and scalability of technology product
Market validation and traction in initial market
Clarity of 12-24 month expansion roadmap
Team quality and technical capability
Fit with CDG Invest's strategic priorities

Focus Areas

Expand212

For Moroccan startups scaling locally and globally — targets companies expanding to Europe, MENA, or wider Africa

HQ212

For international startups establishing presence in Morocco — soft landing program with investment and operational support

What They Look For

Late-seed to Series A tech companies with validated products seeking international expansion. Strong emphasis on scalable technology and clear expansion roadmaps. Moroccan founders scaling globally (Expand212) or international founders entering Morocco (HQ212).

Post-Investment Support

Coworking in Casablanca, Marrakech, and Paris (Station F); fundraising support and co-investment; legal facilitation; networking with Morocco/MENA tech ecosystem; alumni community of 135+ startups

Red Flags to Watch

Pivoted strategy in 2025 — previously did smaller pre-seed tickets. Confirm current fund deployment status and which track fits before applying.

Insider Tip

212 Founders pivoted in 2025 from pre-seed to late-seed/Series A. The Expand212 track is specifically for Moroccan founders scaling internationally — leverage the Station F Paris coworking for European expansion. HQ212 is a rare soft-landing program for international startups wanting Morocco as a base. CDG Invest backing ($3B AUM) gives strong credibility for follow-on.

2019

Active Since

Yes

Deploying

Notable Investments

PayTic (payments, 2024); CleanMob (clean mobility, 2025); 24+ equity investments across Morocco tech ecosystem

Opportunities

212 Founders

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