Season 2, episode 11

Fatties

فاتيس

Fati's (often written Fatties) is a Cairo doughnut brand started by siblings Fatma and Abdelrahman Youssef in November 2021 as a cloud bakery on a home stove.

FoodCairoFounded 2021

Watch the pitch

The founders asked

3M EGP

for 10% · valuation 30M EGP

Dealon air

The deal

3M EGP

for 20% · Investor not named in sources

In short: Fatties pitched in Season 2, episode 11. The founders asked for 3M EGP for 10%, valuing the company at 30M EGP. They walked away with a deal: 3M EGP for 20%.

Overview

Fati's (often written Fatties) is a Cairo doughnut brand started by siblings Fatma and Abdelrahman Youssef in November 2021 as a cloud bakery on a home stove. It brings fresh, indulgent doughnuts to customers across Cairo and Giza by delivery, with crowd favourites like Ferrero Rocher, Bueno and crème brûlée. The brand sold 100,000 doughnuts in 2023, grew into a two-floor production facility serving about 6,500 to 7,000 customers a month, and moved from a District 5 pop-up to a permanent bakery at New Cairo's U Venues.

The pitch

Siblings Fatma and Abdelrahman Youssef pitched Fati's in Season 2, asking for EGP 3 million for 10% of the business, which valued it at EGP 30 million. They told the story of a doughnut brand that grew from a home stove to a two-floor facility and 100,000 doughnuts sold in 2023. No public source confirms the outcome yet.

Services & products

  • Signature doughnutsFilled and glazed doughnuts such as Ferrero Rocher, Bueno and crème brûlée.
  • Trial Tuesday flavoursWeekly experimental flavours inspired by Egyptian sweets like roz bel laban, feteer and sakalans.
  • Delivery across Cairo & GizaOnline orders delivered fresh from the cloud bakery to homes and offices across Greater Cairo.
  • New Cairo bakeryPermanent bakery at U Venues, New Cairo, serving doughnuts with coffee and hot chocolate.

Team

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Frequently asked questions

What is Fatties?

Fati's (often written Fatties) is a Cairo doughnut brand started by siblings Fatma and Abdelrahman Youssef in November 2021 as a cloud bakery on a home stove. It brings fresh, indulgent doughnuts to customers across Cairo and Giza by delivery, with crowd favourites like Ferrero Rocher, Bueno and crème brûlée. The brand sold 100,000 doughnuts in 2023, grew into a two-floor production facility serving about 6,500 to 7,000 customers a month, and moved from a District 5 pop-up to a permanent bakery at New Cairo's U Venues.

Who founded Fatties?

Fatties was founded by Fatma Youssef and Abdelrahman Youssef, who pitched it on Shark Tank Egypt.

When did Fatties appear on Shark Tank Egypt?

In Season 2, episode 11 (2023-2024).

How much did Fatties ask for on Shark Tank Egypt?

3M EGP for 10%, valuing the company at 30M EGP.

Did Fatties get a deal on Shark Tank Egypt?

Yes: 3M EGP for 20%.

More questions (9)

What is Fatties's valuation on Shark Tank Egypt?

The final deal valued Fatties at 15M EGP, against 30M EGP in the founders' ask.

What does Fatties offer?

Signature doughnuts, Trial Tuesday flavours, Delivery across Cairo & Giza and New Cairo bakery.

Where is Fatties based and when was it founded?

Fatties is based in Cairo, Egypt. Founded in 2021.

Where can I watch Fatties's pitch?

The pitch from Season 2, episode 11 is on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=DQ65rjFpnes

How much equity did Fatties give up on Shark Tank Egypt?

20%, against the 10% offered in the pitch.

Did Fatties get what it asked for on Shark Tank Egypt?

It asked for 3M EGP for 10% and closed at 3M EGP for 20%, so the valuation went from 30M EGP to 15M EGP.

Which episode of Shark Tank Egypt was Fatties in?

Season 2, episode 11. Also in that episode: Interact and ZAT. Details →

Which sharks did Fatties pitch to?

The Season 2 panel: Ahmed El Sewedy, Mohamed Farouk, Mohamed Ismail Mansour, Abdallah Sallam, Ayman Abbas, Dina Ghabbour, Ahmed Tarek Khalil and Hend Sabry.

What sector is Fatties in?

Food. 41 other Food startups pitched on the show. Details →

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