Nagy Iskandar

Nagy Iskander is a seasoned investor, business leader, and entrepreneur with a distinguished 35-year career spanning finance, oil and gas, FMCG, and venture capital. As an active investor and mentor, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of high-growth startups and investment ventures across diverse industries, including Green Energy, Fintech, AI, E-commerce, Deeptech, and Agritech.

Nagy’s investment acumen is rooted in a deep understanding of capital markets, deal structuring, and strategic growth. His expertise was honed during his tenure at BP, where he spent 22 years negotiating multi-million-dollar agreements with governments across Egypt, Trinidad, and the US. He also held key leadership roles as CEO of United Gas Derivatives Company (UGDC) and board member for BP Egypt, Natural Gas Vehicle Company (NGVC), and BP’s LNG, oil trading, and Castrol Lubricants divisions. His background in banking, including experience at the Export Development Bank of Egypt, further solidified his ability to navigate financial landscapes and assess high-value investments.

As an angel investor, Nagy actively supports and funds startups through MINT Incubator, AUC Venture Lab, DarE Incubator, Raya, and Cultiv Ventures. His hands-on approach goes beyond capital injection—he provides strategic mentorship, leveraging his vast industry network and operational expertise to help entrepreneurs scale and secure follow-on investments.

Beyond his investment portfolio, Nagy contributes to the financial and energy sectors as a lecturer at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime and as a mediator at the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration, specializing in complex dispute resolutions.

He holds a B.Sc. in Engineering from Ain Shams University and M.Sc. in International Banking and Finance from Southampton University, UK. His career is a testament to his ability to identify high-potential opportunities, structure successful deals, and drive innovation through strategic investments.