About startup landscape in Egypt
Egypt has over 10,955 startups across the country. Of these, 1.16K are funded companies that have collectively raised $18B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 1 unicorn. A total of 816 investors have participated in 1,292 funding rounds, with 76 startups securing early-stage funding and 28 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,179 new companies have been founded, raising over $111M in funding. Startups in Egypt have witnessed 179 acquisitions and 262 IPOs, while 1,934 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 187 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 | |
App-based platform for consumer bill payments | Cairo (Egypt) | 2008 | Public | $46M | |
Online platform offering multi-category grocery products | Cairo (Egypt) | 2017 | Series B | $86.2M | |
App-based social savings and lending platform | Cairo (Egypt) | 2014 | Series C | $60M | |
Provider of digital financial cards for credit and payment management | Cairo (Egypt) | 2019 | Series B | $51M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Egypt
In the year 2026, till July 2026, $129M has been raised in 13 equity
funding rounds across Egypt. In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2025), $345M had been raised across 26 rounds in Egypt. So, 2026 has seen a 62.76% 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 | 8514 | Jul 27, 2026 | and 4 more | |
Series A | 8338 | Jul 15, 2026 | ||
Series E | 7321 | Jun 10, 2026 | ||
Series A | 8751 | Jun 08, 2026 | ||
Series A | 2162 | May 19, 2026 | - |
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- 11K+ Total Companies
- $18B+ Total Funding
- 1.2K+ Funded Companies
- 260+ IPOs
- 175+ 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) | ||
Cairo (Egypt) | ||
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||
Cairo (Egypt) |
Acquisitions in Egypt
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 9 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 | Jun 02, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 20, 2026 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Apr 22, 2026 |
IPOs in Egypt
In the year 2023, till October 2023, 2 IPOs happened in Egypt.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Egypt:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
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) | |
Dec 11, 2019 | Egyptian Exchange (EGX) |
Top News about startups in Egypt
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Fawry Partners with Domty for a Business Loyalty Program Targeting Wholesalers and Distributorshapijournal.com•Jun 02, 2026•Fawry, Domty
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MNT-Halan and Azimut Launch Halan AZ Fund to Expand Investment Opportunities for Individualshapijournal.com•Nov 13, 2025•Azimut investments, MNT Halan
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Ulta Beauty and Lucky Partner for an Omnichannel Beauty Shopping ExperienceBeauty Packaging•Feb 20, 2025•Ulta Beauty, Lucky
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Paymob and Woo Partner to Expand Digital Payments for MENA MerchantsCairoScene•Jan 30, 2025•Paymob, WooCommerce
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Wasoko and MaxAB hire ex-Cruise CTO to lead AI initiativesAfrica Business Communities•Oct 31, 2024•Wasoko, Maxab
