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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.
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Top Companies in Egypt

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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
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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
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:
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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
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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)
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Top News about startups in Egypt

MNT-Halan expands in the UAEThe PaypersDec 12, 2024MNT Halan
MNT-Halan enters the UAEFinextraDec 11, 2024MNT Halan
Wasoko and MaxAB hire ex-Cruise CTO to lead AI initiativesAfrica Business CommunitiesOct 31, 2024Wasoko, Maxab
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