Season 3, episode 1
Al Ahram (Cookito)
الأهرام لأواني الطهي
Al Ahram is a family-owned cookware manufacturer from Alexandria that has been making pots and pans since 1963.
Watch the pitchThe founders asked
80M EGP
for 30% · valuation 266.7M EGP
The deal
80M EGP
Ahmed Tarek KhalilEquity: not disclosed
In short: Al Ahram (Cookito) pitched in Season 3, episode 1. The founders asked for 80M EGP for 30%, valuing the company at 266.7M EGP. They walked away with a deal with Ahmed Tarek Khalil: 80M EGP.
Overview
Al Ahram is a family-owned cookware manufacturer from Alexandria that has been making pots and pans since 1963. Its range covers stainless steel, aluminium and non-stick cookware for Egyptian home kitchens. The family's newest product is Cookito, a multi-purpose cookware set that does the work of several pots. Brothers Mohamed and Mostafa El-Ashmawy now run the business and want to secure its future for the next generation.
The pitch
Brothers Mohamed and Mostafa El-Ashmawy opened season three of Shark Tank Egypt with their family's Alexandria cookware business and its multi-purpose Cookito set. They asked for EGP 80 million for 30% of the company to secure the family business's future. They left with a deal from Ahmed Tarek Khalil.
Services & products
- Stainless steel cookwareDurable stainless steel pots and pans made in the company's Alexandria factory.
- Aluminium cookwareAluminium pots and pans for everyday cooking at home.
- Non-stick cookwareNon-stick pans and pots for easier cooking and cleaning.
- Cookito multi-purpose setA multi-purpose cookware set designed to replace several separate pots.
Team and investors
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Frequently asked questions
What is Al Ahram (Cookito)?
Al Ahram is a family-owned cookware manufacturer from Alexandria that has been making pots and pans since 1963. Its range covers stainless steel, aluminium and non-stick cookware for Egyptian home kitchens. The family's newest product is Cookito, a multi-purpose cookware set that does the work of several pots. Brothers Mohamed and Mostafa El-Ashmawy now run the business and want to secure its future for the next generation.
Who founded Al Ahram (Cookito)?
Al Ahram (Cookito) was founded by Mohamed El-Ashmawy and Mostafa El-Ashmawy, who pitched it on Shark Tank Egypt.
When did Al Ahram (Cookito) appear on Shark Tank Egypt?
In Season 3, episode 1 (2024-2025).
How much did Al Ahram (Cookito) ask for on Shark Tank Egypt?
80M EGP for 30%, valuing the company at 266.7M EGP.
Did Al Ahram (Cookito) get a deal on Shark Tank Egypt?
Yes, with Ahmed Tarek Khalil: 80M EGP.
More questions (9)
Which shark invested in Al Ahram (Cookito)?
Ahmed Tarek Khalil. Details →
What does Al Ahram (Cookito) offer?
Stainless steel cookware, Aluminium cookware, Non-stick cookware and Cookito multi-purpose set.
Where is Al Ahram (Cookito) based and when was it founded?
Al Ahram (Cookito) is based in Alexandria, Egypt. Founded in 1963.
What is Al Ahram (Cookito)'s website and social media?
Website: alahramcookware.com. On Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and WhatsApp; links are on this page.
Where can I watch Al Ahram (Cookito)'s pitch?
The pitch from Season 3, episode 1 is on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=A9vLR5xwB5Y
Did Al Ahram (Cookito) get what it asked for on Shark Tank Egypt?
It asked for 80M EGP for 30% and closed at 80M EGP.
Which episode of Shark Tank Egypt was Al Ahram (Cookito) in?
Season 3, episode 1. Also in that episode: Duaya and Curlit. Details →
Which sharks did Al Ahram (Cookito) pitch to?
The Season 3 panel: Ahmed El Sewedy, Mohamed Farouk, Mohamed Ismail Mansour, Abdallah Sallam, Ayman Abbas, Dina Ghabbour, Ahmed Tarek Khalil, Yasseen Mansour, Mona Ataya and Noor Sweid.
What sector is Al Ahram (Cookito) in?
Manufacturing. 13 other Manufacturing startups pitched on the show. Details →
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