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About startup landscape in Egypt

Egypt has over 9,692 startups across the country. Of these, 1.15K are funded companies that have collectively raised $17.7B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 1 unicorn. A total of 793 investors have participated in 1,274 funding rounds, with 75 startups securing early-stage funding and 28 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 849 new companies have been founded, raising over $103M in funding. Startups in Egypt have witnessed 172 acquisitions and 170 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
$86.1M
App-based social savings and lending platform
Cairo (Egypt)
2014
Series C
$60M
Online marketplace offering home improvement products
Cairo (Egypt)
2018
Series A
$40M
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Recent Funding Rounds in Egypt

In the year 2026, till April 2026, $106M has been raised in 7 equity funding rounds across Egypt. In the same period last year (i.e. till April 2025), $44.4M had been raised across 13 rounds in Egypt. So, 2026 has seen a 139.41% rise 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
Series B
8804
Apr 07, 2026
Seed
1962
Apr 06, 2026
Seed
5097
Mar 18, 2026
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PE
2941
Mar 11, 2026
Series A
6347
Feb 17, 2026
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  • 9.7K+ Total Companies
  • $17.7B+ Total Funding
  • 1.1K+ Funded Companies
  • 165+ IPOs
  • 170+ 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 March 2026, 2 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
Mar 10, 2026
Business Acquisition
Jan 26, 2026
Business Acquisition
Dec 03, 2025
Business Acquisition
Oct 26, 2025
Business Acquisition
Sep 12, 2025
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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

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