Season 1, episode 6
Choroida
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Choroida is an Egyptian health-tech venture building a medical device for examining and imaging the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye.
Watch the pitchThe founders asked
8M EGP
for 5% · valuation 160M EGP
In short: Choroida pitched in Season 1, episode 6. The founders asked for 8M EGP for 5%, valuing the company at 160M EGP. No public source confirms the outcome yet.
Overview
Choroida is an Egyptian health-tech venture building a medical device for examining and imaging the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. Retinal checks are central to catching eye disease early, and Choroida's goal is a device that lets clinicians both inspect and capture images of the retina. Founder Sameh Nabil brought the project to Season 1 of Shark Tank Egypt, where his pitch became one of the episode's most talked-about moments.
The pitch
Sameh Nabil pitched Choroida, his retinal examination and imaging device, in Season 1, Episode 6 of Shark Tank Egypt. The pitch turned into a heated debate between the founder and shark Hilda. The episode coverage we have does not record the ask or a closed deal.
Services & products
- Retinal examination deviceA medical device in development that lets clinicians examine the retina.
- Retinal imagingThe same device is designed to capture images of the retina for diagnosis and records.
Team
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Frequently asked questions
What is Choroida?
Choroida is an Egyptian health-tech venture building a medical device for examining and imaging the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. Retinal checks are central to catching eye disease early, and Choroida's goal is a device that lets clinicians both inspect and capture images of the retina. Founder Sameh Nabil brought the project to Season 1 of Shark Tank Egypt, where his pitch became one of the episode's most talked-about moments.
Who founded Choroida?
Choroida was founded by Sameh Nabil, who pitched it on Shark Tank Egypt.
When did Choroida appear on Shark Tank Egypt?
In Season 1, episode 6 (2023).
How much did Choroida ask for on Shark Tank Egypt?
8M EGP for 5%, valuing the company at 160M EGP.
Did Choroida get a deal on Shark Tank Egypt?
The outcome of the pitch isn't recorded in this directory yet.
More questions (5)
What does Choroida offer?
Retinal examination device and Retinal imaging.
Where can I watch Choroida's pitch?
The pitch from Season 1, episode 6 is on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=N8z4_2Nu3HQ
Which episode of Shark Tank Egypt was Choroida in?
Season 1, episode 6. Also in that episode: Jojo's Ranch, Relaxant and Bikado. Details →
Which sharks did Choroida pitch to?
The Season 1 panel: Ahmed El Sewedy, Mohamed Farouk, Hilda Louca, Mohamed Ismail Mansour, Abdallah Sallam and Ayman Abbas.
What sector is Choroida in?
Health. 12 other Health startups pitched on the show. Details →
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