Egyptian networking app Tays has raised a seven-figure pre-seed investment from multiple angel investors, the startup said in a statement (pdf), without disclosing whether the sum is in EGP or USD. The company’s investors include Google Ireland business development manager Karen Sewasa, Re/max Middle East CEO Khaled Nasser, O7 Therapy founder and CEO Ashraf Bcheet, and Ahly Capital facility and procurement director Joseph Hanna. The startup will use the funding to launch its operations in Egypt and the MENA region.

About Tays: Tays connects users based on their professional interests and aspirations through a machine learning algorithm, helping them to grow their professional networks and develop social relationships.