Case study · Egypt · 2021
How MINT Incubator by EGBANK used BznsBuilder to bring every startup’s plan into one place
MINT Incubator, run by EGBANK and powered by Cairo Angels, used BznsBuilder with its startups in two cohorts. In the 2021 cohort, 12 startups built their plans and financials in one tool, and Cairo Angels mentors and investors followed each startup during and after the programme.
Originally published 21 September 2021 · Updated November 2026
- Programme
- MINT Incubator by EGBANK, powered by Cairo Angels
- Format
- Intensive 4-month incubation for startups that already have a product
- Cohort
- 12 startups, the second cohort with BznsBuilder, September 2021
- Used for
- Business model, business plan, financial model and reports
- Who had access
- Founders, Cairo Angels mentors and investors
The programme
In 2021, MINT was an intensive four-month incubation programme for startups that already had a product, not just an idea. Its aim is to take each startup to the next level and make it a more attractive investment opportunity.
Startups join workshops run by EGBANK and its partners, and each one is paired with a mentor from a relevant background. That means every founder needs a plan and numbers that a mentor and, later, an investor can review.
How it worked
Onboarding
Riham Abu Elinin, founder of BznsBuilder, ran an onboarding session for the cohort. She showed how the tool fits the incubator’s curriculum and explained the lean business plan and why it matters for a founder.
Founders build
Each of the 12 startups used BznsBuilder to create and validate its business model, build its financial model and reports, and work on strategy, marketing and organisation.
Mentors follow
Cairo Angels mentors and investors had full access to every startup’s profile during the programme, so they could track performance and give tailored support. They kept following progress after the programme to help with funding.
The result: MINT came back for a second cohort
After the first cohort, EGBANK chose to work with BznsBuilder again. In their words:
“The impact of BznsBuilder on the performance of our previous cohort exceeded our expectations and provided the startups with great experiences; this is why we are excited to be collaborating again with BznsBuilder.”
Nelly MahmoudChief Communication Officer & Head of Youth Beyond Banking & Financial Inclusion, EGBANK“The exercise of business planning helps the founding team to capture all the business needs, and help them in projecting their financials and set the right targets where they can monitor their progress against the assigned targets.”
Zeina MandourGeneral Manager, Cairo Angels“We are thrilled about our cooperation with MINT by EGBANK. Empowering aspiring entrepreneurs and facilitating the process of building their businesses is at the core of our vision.”
Riham Abu ElininFounder and CEO, BznsBuilderRun the same setup with your cohort today
BznsBuilder has grown since 2021. A programme can now give every startup:
- A guided business plan, section by section
- A 3-statement forecast built from the founder’s own assumptions
- A Reality Check that scores the idea against benchmarks
- A pitch deck and exports for demo day
- Mentors invited as team members on each startup, in English or Arabic
30-minute call · English or Arabic · free trial workspace for your team
Questions about this case study
Which programme used BznsBuilder?
MINT Incubator, EGBANK’s incubation programme in Egypt. In 2021 it ran for four months and was powered by Cairo Angels.
How did mentors follow each startup?
Cairo Angels mentors and investors had access to every startup’s profile in BznsBuilder during the programme, and kept following progress afterwards.
Can my incubator or accelerator run a cohort the same way?
Yes. Book a programme demo and we will show you how a cohort runs on BznsBuilder, in English or Arabic. For a sector-specific example, see how Logivators, Egytrans’ logistics incubator, used BznsBuilder with its first cohort.
Running a cohort or programme?
See how your startups can build their plans and forecasts in one place, with mentors following along.
About MINT Incubator
EGBANK’s incubation programme for startups that already have a product. The 2021 cohort in this case study ran for four months with Cairo Angels, with workshops and a dedicated mentor for each team. EGBANK now runs it as a three-month programme with Alex Angels. Compare it with other programmes in Egypt.
About Cairo Angels
Egypt’s first formal angel investment network, established in 2012, investing in and supporting early-stage startups in Egypt and across the MENA region.
About BznsBuilder
Business planning and financial forecasting software for founders and the programmes that support them, in English and Arabic.