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.
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 marketplace offering home improvement products | Cairo (Egypt) | 2018 | Series A | $40M |
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 | and 2 more | |
Seed | 1962 | Apr 06, 2026 | ||
Seed | 5097 | Mar 18, 2026 | - | |
PE | 2941 | Mar 11, 2026 | and 3 more | |
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:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Giza (Egypt) | ||
Cairo (Egypt) | ||
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||
Cairo (Egypt) |
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 |
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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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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