About startup landscape in Egypt
Egypt has over 14,207 startups across the country. Of these, 1.22K are funded companies that have collectively raised $18.1B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 2 unicorns. A total of 820 investors have participated in 1,324 funding rounds, with 75 startups securing early-stage funding and 27 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,967 new companies have been founded, raising over $117M in funding. Startups in Egypt have witnessed 181 acquisitions and 367 IPOs, while 1,952 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 186 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Egypt
Swvl is the top company in Egypt, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Egypt:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
App-based platform for shuttle services | Cairo (Egypt) | 2017 | Public | $100M | |
Online platform offering multi-category grocery products | Cairo (Egypt) | 2017 | Series B | $86.2M | |
App-based platform for consumer bill payments | Cairo (Egypt) | 2008 | Public | $46M | |
Provider of digital financial cards for credit and payment access | Cairo (Egypt) | 2019 | Series B | $51M | |
Commercial bank | Giza (Egypt) | 1975 | Public | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Egypt
In the year 2026, till October 2026, $182M has been raised in 22 equity
funding rounds across Egypt. In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), $383M had been raised across 39 rounds in Egypt. So, 2026 has seen a 52.54% drop in funding in companies of Egypt as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Egypt:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 7583 | Oct 28, 2026 | and 1 more | |
Angel | 9524 | Oct 20, 2026 | - | |
Seed | 8558 | Oct 19, 2026 | ||
Series B | 4413 | Sep 21, 2026 | ||
Seed | 5490 | Sep 21, 2026 | - |
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- 14.2K+ Total Companies
- $18.1B+ Total Funding
- 1.2K+ Funded Companies
- 365+ IPOs
- 180+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Egypt
Europa is the top investor in companies of Egypt based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Egypt:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Giza (Egypt) | ||
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||
Cairo (Egypt) | ||
Cairo (Egypt) |
Acquisitions in Egypt
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 10 acquisitions happened in Egypt. Last year, in 2025, a total of 12 acquisitions happened in Egypt.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Egypt:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 15, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 05, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 22, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 02, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 20, 2026 | - |
IPOs in Egypt
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 1 IPO happened in Egypt.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Egypt:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 20, 2026 | Egyptian Exchange (EGX) | |
Oct 11, 2023 | Saudi Stock Exchange (TADAWUL) | |
Jun 09, 2023 | Egyptian Exchange (EGX) | |
Mar 31, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Mar 29, 2021 | Egyptian Exchange (EGX) |
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