In Egypt’s startup ecosystem, 2025 belonged to the biggest deals

The power brokers in Egypt’s startup scene shifted sharply in 2025. While Africa’s startup funding appeared to rebound, with $1.4 billion raised in H1 2025, up 78% from H1 2024, the recovery was narrow. Egypt emerged as a major beneficiary, raising over $339 million in H1, trailing only behind South Africa among the Big Four.

The wins came from how Egypt’s market pulled money and talent…