Season 4, episode 9
Runners
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Runners is an Egyptian shipping and delivery app built by Ahmed El-Dabbash, who worked as a delivery courier before becoming a founder.
Watch the pitchThe founders asked
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The deal
500K EGP
Abdallah SallamEquity: 20%
In short: Runners pitched in Season 4, episode 9. They walked away with a deal with Abdallah Sallam: 500K EGP for 20%.
Overview
Runners is an Egyptian shipping and delivery app built by Ahmed El-Dabbash, who worked as a delivery courier before becoming a founder. Drawing on that experience, the app tackles one of the trade's most persistent problems: trust over cash. Runners secures the payment flow between couriers and the merchants they deliver for, so both sides know the money from each order is protected. The startup won backing on Shark Tank Egypt Season 4, where Abdallah Sallam invested EGP 500K for a 20% stake.
The pitch
Ahmed El-Dabbash came to Shark Tank Egypt Season 4 with an origin story the sharks noticed: a former delivery courier turned founder. He pitched Runners as an app that secures payments between couriers and merchants. He left with a deal from Abdallah Sallam, who invested EGP 500K for 20%.
Services & products
- Shipping & delivery appAn app that connects merchants with delivery couriers to ship and deliver orders.
- Secured courier-merchant paymentsProtects the payment between courier and merchant so collected order money is secured for both sides.
Team and investors
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Frequently asked questions
What is Runners?
Runners is an Egyptian shipping and delivery app built by Ahmed El-Dabbash, who worked as a delivery courier before becoming a founder. Drawing on that experience, the app tackles one of the trade's most persistent problems: trust over cash. Runners secures the payment flow between couriers and the merchants they deliver for, so both sides know the money from each order is protected. The startup won backing on Shark Tank Egypt Season 4, where Abdallah Sallam invested EGP 500K for a 20% stake.
Who founded Runners?
Runners was founded by Ahmed El-Dabbash, who pitched it on Shark Tank Egypt.
When did Runners appear on Shark Tank Egypt?
In Season 4, episode 9 (2025-2026).
Did Runners get a deal on Shark Tank Egypt?
Yes, with Abdallah Sallam: 500K EGP for 20%.
Which shark invested in Runners?
Abdallah Sallam. Details →
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What is Runners's valuation on Shark Tank Egypt?
The final deal valued Runners at 2.5M EGP.
What does Runners offer?
Shipping & delivery app and Secured courier-merchant payments.
What is Runners's website and social media?
On Facebook; links are on this page.
Where can I watch Runners's pitch?
The pitch from Season 4, episode 9 is on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=UG_eaJzIu_4
How much equity did Runners give up on Shark Tank Egypt?
20%.
Which episode of Shark Tank Egypt was Runners in?
Season 4, episode 9. Also in that episode: Kick and Think Tree. Details →
Which sharks did Runners pitch to?
The Season 4 panel: Ahmed El Sewedy, Mohamed Farouk, Mohamed Ismail Mansour, Abdallah Sallam, Ayman Abbas, Dina Ghabbour, Ahmed Tarek Khalil, Hilda Louca, Bishoy Azmy, Hala El-Kasem, Noor Sweid, Hend Sabry, Aya Abdel Raouf and Mounaz Abdel Raouf.
What sector is Runners in?
Services. 18 other Services startups pitched on the show. Details →
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