• Egypt Ventures exits Cairo-based semiconductor startup InfiniLink after its acquisition by GlobalFoundries, signaling rising investor interest in Egypt’s deep-tech sector.
• InfiniLink designs silicon-photonic chips enabling faster, energy-efficient data transmission for AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
• The exit highlights Egypt’s growing semiconductor talent base and underscores the potential for more deep-tech investments across the region.

Egypt Ventures

Egypt Ventures, investment firm, announced a successful exit from InfiniLink following the startup’s acquisition by GlobalFoundries (GF), US-based semiconductor manufacturer. The deal marks a significant milestone for Egypt’s emerging deep-tech and semiconductor ecosystem.

“Our investment in InfiniLink was driven by deep conviction in an exceptional technical team building mission-critical technology for the AI future. We are proud to have supported their journey and to deliver one of our strongest returns to date. More importantly, this transaction highlights the deep engineering talent emerging from Egypt’s semiconductor ecosystem.”

Abdelrahman Mansour, CEO of Egypt Ventures.

InfiniLink develops silicon-based photonic chips that transmit data using light instead of electrical signals. These chips offer faster, more efficient, and higher-bandwidth connections for modern data centers. They also help support the rising infrastructure needs of AI, machine learning, and other data-intensive applications.Its technology attracted interest from local and global investors early on due to its strong technical foundations and global relevance.

Acquisition

GlobalFoundries’ acquisition aligns with its strategy to expand capabilities in high-speed data-center connectivity and silicon photonics. The technology is increasingly central to supporting global AI driven infrastructure.

“This exit serves as an important milestone for the country. Egypt has world-class semiconductor talent but remains undercapitalized. We believe this success will catalyze further investment and unlock new opportunities for deep-tech founders working on transformative and high-impact technologies,” said Abdelrahman Mansour, CEO of Egypt Ventures.

InfiniLink’s journey from an early-stage R&D startup to becoming part of a global semiconductor leader reflects the broader evolution of Egypt’s innovation landscape. It also signals that Egyptian founders can compete at the highest levels of deep-tech globally.

For Egypt’s tech ecosystem, the exit signals Egypt’s expanding role in shaping the future of global technology.  

Bottom Line: The exit signals growing confidence in Egypt’s deep-tech talent and its role in future semiconductor innovation.