Season 1, episode 1
Dajin
داجن
Dajin is an agritech platform and app that helps small poultry farmers get feed and veterinary medicine and connects them with suppliers, buyers, markets and factories.
Watch the pitchThe founders asked
5M EGP
for 10% · valuation 50M EGP
The deal
5M EGP
Ayman Abbas and Mohamed FaroukEquity: 50%
In short: Dajin pitched in Season 1, episode 1. The founders asked for 5M EGP for 10%, valuing the company at 50M EGP. They walked away with a deal with Ayman Abbas and Mohamed Farouk: 5M EGP for 50%.
Overview
Dajin is an agritech platform and app that helps small poultry farmers get feed and veterinary medicine and connects them with suppliers, buyers, markets and factories. Beyond its marketplaces it runs an academy for breeders and uses AI-based credit scoring to offer them financing. Founded in late 2022 and incubated by AUC Venture Lab and TIEC, it later joined the Ibtikar agritech accelerator. Founder Mohamed Hesham asked for EGP 5 million for 10%; Ayman Abbas pushed for half the company, and the final deal with Ayman Abbas and Mohamed Farouk was EGP 5 million for 50%.
The pitch
Team and investors
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dajin?
Dajin is an agritech platform and app that helps small poultry farmers get feed and veterinary medicine and connects them with suppliers, buyers, markets and factories. Beyond its marketplaces it runs an academy for breeders and uses AI-based credit scoring to offer them financing. Founded in late 2022 and incubated by AUC Venture Lab and TIEC, it later joined the Ibtikar agritech accelerator. Founder Mohamed Hesham asked for EGP 5 million for 10%; Ayman Abbas pushed for half the company, and the final deal with Ayman Abbas and Mohamed Farouk was EGP 5 million for 50%.
Who founded Dajin?
Dajin was founded by Mohamed Hesham, who pitched it on Shark Tank Egypt.
When did Dajin appear on Shark Tank Egypt?
In Season 1, episode 1 (2023).
How much did Dajin ask for on Shark Tank Egypt?
5M EGP for 10%, valuing the company at 50M EGP.
Did Dajin get a deal on Shark Tank Egypt?
Yes, with Ayman Abbas and Mohamed Farouk: 5M EGP for 50%.
More questions (10)
Which shark invested in Dajin?
Ayman Abbas and Mohamed Farouk.
What is Dajin's valuation on Shark Tank Egypt?
The final deal valued Dajin at 10M EGP, against 50M EGP in the founders' ask.
Where is Dajin based and when was it founded?
Dajin is based in 6th of October City, Egypt. Founded in 2022.
What is Dajin's website and social media?
Website: dajin-platform.com. On LinkedIn and Facebook; links are on this page.
Where can I watch Dajin's pitch?
The pitch from Season 1, episode 1 is on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=4kTJOhDgbDs
How much equity did Dajin give up on Shark Tank Egypt?
50%, against the 10% offered in the pitch.
Did Dajin get what it asked for on Shark Tank Egypt?
It asked for 5M EGP for 10% and closed at 5M EGP for 50%, so the valuation went from 50M EGP to 10M EGP.
Which episode of Shark Tank Egypt was Dajin in?
Season 1, episode 1. Also in that episode: Country's, Habu Arts and StepInside. Details →
Which sharks did Dajin pitch to?
The Season 1 panel: Ahmed El Sewedy, Mohamed Farouk, Hilda Louca, Mohamed Ismail Mansour, Abdallah Sallam and Ayman Abbas.
What sector is Dajin in?
Agriculture. 9 other Agriculture startups pitched on the show. Details →
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