Season 2, episode 2
Shaghalny
شغلني
Shaghalny, whose name means "hire me", is an online jobs platform for blue- and grey-collar workers and candidates with intermediate qualifications.
Watch the pitchThe founders asked
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The deal
5M EGP
Ayman AbbasEquity: 35%
In short: Shaghalny pitched in Season 2, episode 2. They walked away with a deal with Ayman Abbas: 5M EGP for 35%.
Overview
Shaghalny, whose name means "hire me", is an online jobs platform for blue- and grey-collar workers and candidates with intermediate qualifications. Founder Omar Khalifa came up with it at university, and it took seed funding from Naguib Sawiris's Gemini Holding in 2016; it has since built a database of more than 1.7 million jobseekers and thousands of hiring companies. On Shark Tank he closed a deal for EGP 5 million in exchange for 35%, and the company later opened physical hiring centres, starting in Sohag and then Greater Cairo, where jobseekers are interviewed on the spot. The show lists it among Ayman Abbas's first three investments on Shark Tank Egypt.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Shaghalny?
Shaghalny, whose name means "hire me", is an online jobs platform for blue- and grey-collar workers and candidates with intermediate qualifications. Founder Omar Khalifa came up with it at university, and it took seed funding from Naguib Sawiris's Gemini Holding in 2016; it has since built a database of more than 1.7 million jobseekers and thousands of hiring companies. On Shark Tank he closed a deal for EGP 5 million in exchange for 35%, and the company later opened physical hiring centres, starting in Sohag and then Greater Cairo, where jobseekers are interviewed on the spot. The show lists it among Ayman Abbas's first three investments on Shark Tank Egypt.
Who founded Shaghalny?
Shaghalny was founded by Omar Khalifa, who pitched it on Shark Tank Egypt.
When did Shaghalny appear on Shark Tank Egypt?
In Season 2, episode 2 (2023-2024).
Did Shaghalny get a deal on Shark Tank Egypt?
Yes, with Ayman Abbas: 5M EGP for 35%.
Which shark invested in Shaghalny?
Ayman Abbas. Details →
More questions (8)
What is Shaghalny's valuation on Shark Tank Egypt?
The final deal valued Shaghalny at 14.3M EGP.
Where is Shaghalny based and when was it founded?
Shaghalny is based in Cairo, Egypt.
What is Shaghalny's website and social media?
Website: shaghalni.com. On LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram; links are on this page.
Where can I watch Shaghalny's pitch?
The pitch from Season 2, episode 2 is on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=p8jSiqmdH_4
How much equity did Shaghalny give up on Shark Tank Egypt?
35%.
Which episode of Shark Tank Egypt was Shaghalny in?
Season 2, episode 2. Also in that episode: Not Foods and Supply List. Details →
Which sharks did Shaghalny 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 Shaghalny in?
Services. 18 other Services startups pitched on the show. Details →
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