Egyptian startups attracted $614m in funding in 2025, a 51% increase from the previous year, as the government prepares to launch a comprehensive package of initiatives, including a “Startup Charter” and unified investment incentives. The funding figures, cited from Africa: The Big Deal data during the sixth meeting of the Ministerial Group for Entrepreneurship, include equity investments and debt financing. Separate data from Magnitt for 2025 indicated that Egyptian startups secured approximately USD 304 million through 69 venture capital deals. The Ministerial Group reviewed several tools ready for launch, including a unified definition for startups and a startup classification certificate intended to regulate access to government facilitation measures. The growth in M&A activity reflects increasing interest from local, regional, and international strategic investors, according to the data presented.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 14, 2026 17:50 UTC