Back the builders who build from here
IdeaCrafters is a studio, not a fund. That changes what you’re investing in. You’re not writing a cheque into a deck. You’re backing a team that finds the founders, picks the problems, and builds the company beside them
Who works with us
Why now ?
Three reasons this is the moment
The talent is already here
Engineers, operators, designers. The region has them. They just haven’t had a path to build something of their own
What you’re backing
A studio that builds, not a fund that waits
Most investors see deal flow at the pitch stage. At IdeaCrafters, you see it at the idea stage. We meet builders through the hub, test problems with real people, and only then put a team around the ones worth building
Deal flow from the hub
The hub is the front door. Founders, operators, and talent walk in before they ever need capital
A team beside every founder
Our tech, business, and brand teams work on the startup. Less wasted runway, faster proof
Conviction, not spray and pray
We build fewer companies, deeper. Every one gets the studio behind it
How to work with us
Three ways in
Most investors see deal flow at the pitch stage. At IdeaCrafters, you see it at the idea stage. We meet builders through the hub, test problems with real people, and only then put a team around the ones worth building
01 · Studio
Fund the studio
Back the studio itself. Capital goes into the team, the pipeline, and the next cohorts of companies
Portfolio-level exposure- Quarterly updates
- Direct line to the team
02 · Co-invest
Co-invest in a startup
Want exposure to a specific company in the pipeline? We open specific rounds to aligned investors
Company-level exposure- Direct access to founders
- Terms to confirm per deal
03 · Mentor
Mentor and advise
Not every contribution is capital. Some of the most valuable investors sit in the room and share what they know
- Mentor a cohort
- Speak at a hub event
- Open doors for founders
What you’re backing
Companies from our first cohort
Most investors see deal flow at the pitch stage. At IdeaCrafters, you see it at the idea stage. We meet builders through the hub, test problems with real people, and only then put a team around the ones worth building
tutorios
E-learning platform for teachers, coaches, and trainers to create, manage, and monetize virtual learning spaces.
Mohamed Islem HAID
ProntoPlan
Intelligent planning solution for supply chain and industrial planning teams to optimize operations and improve efficiency.
Imene & Salim
ComptaLégal
Legal and accounting workflow platform for Algerian businesses to manage compliance, filings, and finance in one place.
Farouk Bensaid
Frequently asked questions
How investors and partners get involved, and how we check a startup before it reaches you
What stage are your ventures, and what do they actually do?
We build early-stage companies and operational initiatives from zero—spanning tech platforms, physical infrastructure, and business services in Algeria. Every project we present has already been built, tested, and validated with real users on the ground
How can investors or strategic partners get involved?
You can invest directly in individual studio startups, co-fund new venture builds with us, or pilot our solutions inside your own company or industry network
How do you validate a project before bringing it to investors?
Before seeking external capital, every project goes through a strict 3-step check: testing the core problem with local industry, running live pilots inside our hub network, and securing early user traction or revenue commitments
