Season 1, episode 9
Career 180
كارير 180
Career 180 is a career-development and hiring platform that prepares young Arab talent for the job market, combining online mentoring and career advice with offline events such as the Egypt Career Summit.
Watch the pitchThe founders asked
3M EGP
for 5% · valuation 60M EGP
Result
No investment
They left without a deal
In short: Career 180 pitched in Season 1, episode 9. The founders asked for 3M EGP for 5%, valuing the company at 60M EGP. They left without a deal.
Overview
Career 180 is a career-development and hiring platform that prepares young Arab talent for the job market, combining online mentoring and career advice with offline events such as the Egypt Career Summit. It lists more than 1,500 jobs and has around 250,000 users. Backed by EdVentures, which invested in 2019 and 2021, it raised further funding in 2025 from Den VC to expand into Saudi Arabia, Oman and Malta. On the show, founders Mohamed Akmal and Shorouk Alaa asked for EGP 3 million for 5%; the sharks countered with EGP 7 million for 30%, and the founders turned it down.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Career 180?
Career 180 is a career-development and hiring platform that prepares young Arab talent for the job market, combining online mentoring and career advice with offline events such as the Egypt Career Summit. It lists more than 1,500 jobs and has around 250,000 users. Backed by EdVentures, which invested in 2019 and 2021, it raised further funding in 2025 from Den VC to expand into Saudi Arabia, Oman and Malta. On the show, founders Mohamed Akmal and Shorouk Alaa asked for EGP 3 million for 5%; the sharks countered with EGP 7 million for 30%, and the founders turned it down.
Who founded Career 180?
Career 180 was founded by Mohamed Akmal and Shorouk Alaa, who pitched it on Shark Tank Egypt.
When did Career 180 appear on Shark Tank Egypt?
In Season 1, episode 9 (2023).
How much did Career 180 ask for on Shark Tank Egypt?
3M EGP for 5%, valuing the company at 60M EGP.
Did Career 180 get a deal on Shark Tank Egypt?
No. Career 180 left the tank without a deal.
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What is Career 180's website and social media?
Website: career-180.com. On LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube; links are on this page.
Where can I watch Career 180's pitch?
The pitch from Season 1, episode 9 is on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=vn7Zh6mJjyo
Which episode of Shark Tank Egypt was Career 180 in?
Season 1, episode 9. Also in that episode: Peacock Designs, Kids Kit and Skoolix. Details →
Which sharks did Career 180 pitch to?
The Season 1 panel: Ahmed El Sewedy, Mohamed Farouk, Hilda Louca, Mohamed Ismail Mansour, Abdallah Sallam and Ayman Abbas.
What sector is Career 180 in?
Services. 18 other Services startups pitched on the show. Details →
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