About startup landscape in Egypt
Egypt has over 10,540 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 813 investors have participated in 1,288 funding rounds, with 76 startups securing early-stage funding and 28 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 909 new companies have been founded, raising over $108M in funding. Startups in Egypt have witnessed 178 acquisitions and 253 IPOs, while 1,934 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 188 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 | $86.1M | |
App-based social savings and lending platform | Cairo (Egypt) | 2014 | Series C | $60M | |
Online platform for doctor appointment booking and doctor consultation | Masr Al Jadidah (Egypt) | 2012 | Series D | $63M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Egypt
In the year 2026, till June 2026, $124M has been raised in 11 equity
funding rounds across Egypt. In the same period last year (i.e. till June 2025), $145M had been raised across 21 rounds in Egypt. So, 2026 has seen a 14.46% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series E | 8174 | Jun 10, 2026 | ||
Series A | 4068 | Jun 08, 2026 | ||
Series A | 7920 | May 19, 2026 | - | |
Seed | 1427 | Apr 15, 2026 | - | |
Series B | 9152 | Apr 07, 2026 | and 2 more |
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- 10.5K+ Total Companies
- $18B+ Total Funding
- 1.2K+ Funded Companies
- 250+ 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 June 2026, 7 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 | Jun 02, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 20, 2026 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Apr 22, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 21, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 10, 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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