Season 3, episode 1
Duaya
دواية
Duaya is a B2B health-tech marketplace, founded in 2021 by Dr.
Watch the pitchThe founders asked
12.5M EGP
for 15% · valuation 83.3M EGP
The deal
12.5M EGP
Ayman AbbasEquity: 27%
In short: Duaya pitched in Season 3, episode 1. The founders asked for 12.5M EGP for 15%, valuing the company at 83.3M EGP. They walked away with a deal with Ayman Abbas: 12.5M EGP for 27%.
Overview
Duaya is a B2B health-tech marketplace, founded in 2021 by Dr. Ahmed Fazara, that connects more than 500 medical suppliers with over 12,000 pharmacies, clinics, hospitals and labs, helping companies in the sector use technology to fix problems in Egypt's healthcare supply market. It became one of Ayman Abbas's first investments on the show, closing at EGP 12.5 million for 27%. In September 2025 it acquired pharmacy-software provider EXMGO and relaunched it as Duaya Go, giving pharmacies their own branded apps and online stores, and it plans to enter GCC markets in 2026.
The pitch
Team and investors
After the show
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Frequently asked questions
What is Duaya?
Duaya is a B2B health-tech marketplace, founded in 2021 by Dr. Ahmed Fazara, that connects more than 500 medical suppliers with over 12,000 pharmacies, clinics, hospitals and labs, helping companies in the sector use technology to fix problems in Egypt's healthcare supply market. It became one of Ayman Abbas's first investments on the show, closing at EGP 12.5 million for 27%. In September 2025 it acquired pharmacy-software provider EXMGO and relaunched it as Duaya Go, giving pharmacies their own branded apps and online stores, and it plans to enter GCC markets in 2026.
Who founded Duaya?
Duaya was founded by Ahmed Fazara, who pitched it on Shark Tank Egypt.
When did Duaya appear on Shark Tank Egypt?
In Season 3, episode 1 (2024-2025).
How much did Duaya ask for on Shark Tank Egypt?
12.5M EGP for 15%, valuing the company at 83.3M EGP.
Did Duaya get a deal on Shark Tank Egypt?
Yes, with Ayman Abbas: 12.5M EGP for 27%.
More questions (10)
Which shark invested in Duaya?
Ayman Abbas. Details →
What is Duaya's valuation on Shark Tank Egypt?
The final deal valued Duaya at 46.3M EGP, against 83.3M EGP in the founders' ask.
Where is Duaya based and when was it founded?
Founded in 2021.
What is Duaya's website and social media?
On Facebook; links are on this page.
Where can I watch Duaya's pitch?
The pitch from Season 3, episode 1 is on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=P7mX2IJJqIU
How much equity did Duaya give up on Shark Tank Egypt?
27%, against the 15% offered in the pitch.
Did Duaya get what it asked for on Shark Tank Egypt?
It asked for 12.5M EGP for 15% and closed at 12.5M EGP for 27%, so the valuation went from 83.3M EGP to 46.3M EGP.
Which episode of Shark Tank Egypt was Duaya in?
Season 3, episode 1. Also in that episode: Al Ahram (Cookito) and Curlit. Details →
Which sharks did Duaya 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 Duaya in?
Health. 12 other Health startups pitched on the show. Details →
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