STARTUP SPOTLIGHT – August edition : Volz

Volz: Exploring the Journey of an Algerian Travel-Tech Startup

On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, ORKIDS Incubator hosted a new edition of Startup Spotlight, its monthly community event dedicated to discovering and discussing the real journeys of startups and entrepreneurs.

For this edition, the spotlight was placed on Volz, an Algerian travel-tech startup founded in 2023 by Mohamed Abdelhadi Mezi. Volz specializes in flight ticket booking, enabling travelers to compare and book flights from different airlines directly in Algerian dinars.

The session began with a presentation highlighting the evolution of Volz, from its initial idea and early development to the different strategic choices made throughout its journey. Particular attention was given to the decisions that contributed to shaping the startup's positioning within Algeria's travel and technology ecosystem.

The presentation was followed by an open and interactive discussion with the participants. Attendees shared their perspectives on the startup's evolution and discussed the choices made by its founder during the different stages of the company's development.

The discussion also provided an opportunity to reflect on several aspects of the entrepreneurial journey, including decision-making, market positioning, adaptation, growth opportunities and the challenges faced by startups while developing their business models.

A notable aspect of Volz's journey is its ability to establish itself as a significant Algerian player in the travel-tech sector. The startup has also attracted significant investment, with a reported fundraising of 600 million Algerian dinars, highlighting the growing interest in innovative digital solutions within the Algerian market.

Beyond the story of Volz itself, the session offered participants an opportunity to look at entrepreneurship through a real-life case and to exchange different perspectives on the decisions, opportunities and challenges that can shape the evolution of a startup.

Startup Spotlight – Volz once again demonstrated the value of bringing the entrepreneurial community together around real experiences, encouraging discussion, critical thinking, knowledge sharing and inspiration.

ORKIDS Incubator continues to organize Startup Spotlight on the first Wednesday of every month, creating an open and free space where entrepreneurs, students, project holders and anyone interested in entrepreneurship can discover inspiring startup journeys and discuss the lessons they offer