Founder · Season 3, episode 8
Ahmed Mahmoud
أحمد محمود
Co-founder & CEO, DXwand
DXwand asked
150M EGP
for 10% · valuation 1.5B EGP
Result
No investment
About
Ahmed Mahmoud worked at Microsoft before co-founding DXwand in 2018 with Mahmoud Gomaa, leaving Microsoft after the startup signed its first client in 2019. DXwand builds conversational AI for businesses, operating from Cairo and Dubai. He led the company through a $1M pre-Series A in 2022 and a $4M Series A in 2024, and an expansion into Saudi Arabia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ahmed Mahmoud?
Ahmed Mahmoud worked at Microsoft before co-founding DXwand in 2018 with Mahmoud Gomaa, leaving Microsoft after the startup signed its first client in 2019. DXwand builds conversational AI for businesses, operating from Cairo and Dubai. He led the company through a $1M pre-Series A in 2022 and a $4M Series A in 2024, and an expansion into Saudi Arabia.
What company did Ahmed Mahmoud pitch on Shark Tank Egypt?
DXwand: DXwand is an AI company offering Arabic conversational AI and data analytics that helps enterprises and government bodies raise productivity and profits.
Did Ahmed Mahmoud get a deal on Shark Tank Egypt?
No, DXwand left without a deal.
How much did Ahmed Mahmoud ask for on Shark Tank Egypt?
DXwand: 150M EGP for 10%.
Who are Ahmed Mahmoud's co-founders?
Mahmoud Gomaa.
When was Ahmed Mahmoud on Shark Tank Egypt?
DXwand: Season 3, episode 8 (2024-2025). Details →