About Higher Education Institutions sector in Egypt
The Higher Education Institutions sector in Egypt comprises 72 companies, including 35 funded companies having collectively raised $18.7M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 2 are Series A+ funded.
This sector includes colleges and Universities, both public and private (profit or nonprofit), engaged in providing academic programs and granting degrees/diplomas at graduate, post-graduate or doctoral levels.
Higher Education Institutions sector is also known as Colleges and Universities or Higher Learning Institutions.
Companies included in Higher Education Institutions
Includes educational institutions like colleges, and universities offering degree programs at graduate, post-graduate or doctoral levels. Colleges offering diploma degrees are also covered here. Educational groups that operate various educational institutions are also included.Companies excluded in Higher Education Institutions
Companies providing online degree courses are excluded. Training/ Coaching centers providing a certification but not a diploma or degree through offline mediums are also excluded. Service providers to Higher Education Institutions are not covered hereTop Higher Education Institutions Companies in Egypt
There are more than 72 companies in Higher Education Institutions in Egypt. The German University is the top Higher Education Institutions company in Egypt, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Higher Education Institutions companies in Egypt:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Private institution offering multiple degrees and courses across diversified stream | Cairo (Egypt) | 2002 | Unfunded | - | |
Provider of higher education and healthcare services | - | Funding Raised | - | ||
Academy offering engineering, computer science, media, and information systems programs | Cairo (Egypt) | 1995 | Unfunded | - | |
Provider of higher education and research services | 2010 | Funding Raised | - | ||
University offering multiple courses across diversified streams | 2006 | Funding Raised | - |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Higher Education Institutions sector in Egypt
4 Higher Education Institutions startups in Egypt were founded in 2019 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | - |
2021 | - |
2020 | 2 |
2019 | 4 |
2018 | 1 |
2017 | - |
Stage-wise distribution of Higher Education Institutions sector companies in Egypt
Out of the total 72 Higher Education Institutions companies in Egypt, 35 have secured funding. Among them, 2 have reached Series A or higher, and 1 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 72
Funded - 35
Series A+ - 2
Series B+ - 1
Series C+ - 1
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 72 |
Funded | 35 |
Series A+ | 2 |
Series B+ | 1 |
Series C+ | 1 |
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Funding Trends in the Higher Education Institutions sector in Egypt
Total funding year-on-year in the Higher Education Institutions sector in Egypt
The Higher Education Institutions sector in Egypt saw a total funding of more than $18.5M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2020 at more than $3.73M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | - |
2023 | $931K |
2022 | $253K |
2021 | $2.54M |
2020 | $3.73M |
2019 | $1.82M |
2018 | $1.35M |
2017 | $2.75M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Higher Education Institutions in Egypt
In the year 2025, till October 2025, Higher Education Institutions companies in Egypt have raised equity funding across 1 round.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Higher Education Institutions companies in Egypt:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Unattributed-Early | 1291 | Oct 29, 2025 | ||
PE | 2280 | Oct 14, 2022 |
Top Investors in Higher Education Institutions in Egypt
Africinvest is the top investor in Higher Education Institutions companies in Egypt based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Higher Education Institutions companies in Egypt:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Paris (France) | ||
Cairo (Egypt) | ||
London (United Kingdom) | - |
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