The Startup Ecosystem of Cairo

Cairo has 201 startups in our sample database which represents about 90% of Egypt’s sampled startups. Cairo is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Egypt.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Cairo developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 36 spots.

National Ranking

1st
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In Egypt

Regional Ranking

1st
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In Northern Africa

Global Ranking

124th
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36
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Cairo

Our startup ecosystem map for Cairo includes a sample of 201 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 1 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Cairo is ranked within the top 150 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Cairo’s startups excel particularly in Foodtech where it ranks 50 and in Transportation, and Fintech. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Cairo
Paymob startup icon
Paymob
WUZZUF startup icon
WUZZUF
elmenus startup icon
elmenus

Startups

Successful Foodtech startups in Cairo
Breadfast startup icon
Breadfast
Zooba eats Egypt startup icon
Zooba eats Egypt

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Foodtech icon
Foodtech
#50 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 44 startups for Foodtech.

Transportation icon
Transportation
#63 worldwide

The Transportation industry in Cairo is ranked 63 globally. There are 36 startups for Transportation on our sample database and map.

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Fintech
#81 worldwide

Fintech is ranked 81st in the world. Our database contains 29 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Cairo's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Cairo there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Foodtech, Transportation, Fintech. These three industries represent about 54% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Cairo.

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National Rank

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Regional Rank

Overview

Cairo is Egypt's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 1st in Northern Africa. With a population of undefined, Cairo is ranked 124th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Paymob.

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Startup Infrastructure in Cairo
With a large variety of initiatives, Cairo's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Northern Africa. Cairo offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Cairo's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

AUC Venture Lab startup icon

AUC Venture Lab

500 Global startup icon

500 Global

Falak Startups startup icon

Falak Startups

Coworking Spaces

Regus - Cairo, Arkan Plaza startup icon

Regus - Cairo, Arkan Plaza

Regus - Cairo, Nasr City Olympic Building startup icon

Regus - Cairo, Nasr City Olympic Building

Regus - Cairo New Cairo startup icon

Regus - Cairo New Cairo

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