Ahmed El Sewedy
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Ahmed El Sewedy

أحمد السويدي

President & CEO of Elsewedy Electric

Seasons: Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4

Ahmed Sadek El Sewedy is the President, CEO and Managing Director of Elsewedy Electric, the family-founded Egyptian group that began as a small Cairo trading business in 1938. An electrical engineering graduate of Cairo University, he joined the board in 2005 and led the group's transformation into a multinational provider of cables, electrical products, energy and infrastructure projects. Under his leadership the company grew to dozens of production facilities, operations in around 50 countries and some 22,000 employees, with major expansions across Africa and the Gulf. A founding shark on Shark Tank Egypt, he brings deep industrial and export experience to the panel.

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18deals
113.4M EGPannounced investment
40%average equity
4Seasons

Sectors

  • Food4
  • Education3
  • Tech2
  • Retail2
  • Health1
  • Manufacturing1
  • Home1
  • Services1
  • Sports1
  • Fashion1
  • Agriculture1

Portfolio on the show

  1. Simplex
    SimplexSeason 2 · Episode 5 · Manufacturing · with Ahmed Tarek Khalil, Mohamed Farouk50M EGPfor 27.5%
  2. The Maker
    The MakerSeason 2 · Episode 18 · Sports25M EGPfor 35%
  3. Mandoobak Smart
    Mandoobak SmartSeason 1 · Episode 5 · Tech · with Mohamed Farouk7M EGPfor 35%
  4. Salhly
    SalhlySeason 2 · Episode 13 · Services · with Mohamed Ismail Mansour, Mohamed Farouk, Abdallah Sallam6M EGPterms not disclosed
  5. Labtronic
    LabtronicSeason 1 · Episode 11 · Education5M EGPfor 35%
  6. Bar & Jar
    Bar & JarSeason 2 · Episode 6 · Food · with Mohamed Ismail Mansour, Ahmed Tarek Khalil3.5M EGPfor 51%
  7. Sporty Pro
    Sporty ProSeason 1 · Episode 8 · Retail · with Mohamed Farouk3.5M EGPfor 40%
  8. Crazy Tuna
    Crazy TunaSeason 2 · Episode 1 · Food · with Mohamed Farouk2.5M EGPterms not disclosed
  9. Asfoura
    AsfouraSeason 1 · Episode 11 · Education · with Abdallah Sallam, Mohamed Farouk2.5M EGPfor 30%
  10. BzourBzour
    BzourSeason 2 · Episode 20 · Food · with Ahmed Tarek Khalil2M EGPfor 50%
  11. Fairclo
    FaircloSeason 1 · Episode 4 · Retail · with Ayman Abbas2M EGPfor 30%
  12. Tomatiki
    TomatikiSeason 1 · Episode 10 · Agriculture2M EGPfor 50%
  13. Rnkl
    RnklSeason 2 · Episode 7 · Home · with Ayman Abbas1.2M EGPfor 40%
  14. Country's
    Country'sSeason 1 · Episode 1 · Food · with Ayman Abbas700K EGPfor 50%
  15. Tam LeatherTam Leather
    Tam LeatherSeason 1 · Episode 7 · Fashion · with Hilda Louca500K EGPfor 50%
  16. EGIKE
    EGIKESeason 3 · Episode 2 · Tech—terms not disclosed
  17. Dentolize
    DentolizeSeason 3 · Episode 12 · Health · with Ahmed Tarek Khalil—terms not disclosed
  18. Blooms EgyptBlooms Egypt
    Blooms EgyptSeason 2 · Episode 1 · Education—terms not disclosed

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ahmed El Sewedy?

Ahmed Sadek El Sewedy is the President, CEO and Managing Director of Elsewedy Electric, the family-founded Egyptian group that began as a small Cairo trading business in 1938. An electrical engineering graduate of Cairo University, he joined the board in 2005 and led the group's transformation into a multinational provider of cables, electrical products, energy and infrastructure projects. Under his leadership the company grew to dozens of production facilities, operations in around 50 countries and some 22,000 employees, with major expansions across Africa and the Gulf. A founding shark on Shark Tank Egypt, he brings deep industrial and export experience to the panel. Ahmed El Sewedy is one of the sharks (investors) on Shark Tank Egypt, appearing in Season 1, Season 2, Season 3 and Season 4.

How many deals has Ahmed El Sewedy made on Shark Tank Egypt?

Ahmed El Sewedy has 18 recorded deals on the show: EGIKE, Dentolize, Blooms Egypt, Crazy Tuna, Simplex, Bar & Jar, Rnkl, Salhly, The Maker, Bzour, Country's, Fairclo, Mandoobak Smart, Tam Leather, Sporty Pro, Tomatiki, Labtronic and Asfoura.

How much has Ahmed El Sewedy invested on Shark Tank Egypt?

The 15 deals Ahmed El Sewedy joined with a disclosed amount add up to 113.4M EGP. Joint deals are counted at their full value, shared with the other sharks. Figures cover the deals recorded in this directory.

Which companies has Ahmed El Sewedy invested in on Shark Tank Egypt?

EGIKE (terms not disclosed, Season 3), Dentolize (terms not disclosed, Season 3), Blooms Egypt (terms not disclosed, Season 2), Crazy Tuna (2.5M EGP, Season 2), Simplex (50M EGP for 27.5%, Season 2), Bar & Jar (3.5M EGP for 51%, Season 2), Rnkl (1.2M EGP for 40%, Season 2), Salhly (6M EGP, Season 2), The Maker (25M EGP for 35%, Season 2), Bzour (2M EGP for 50%, Season 2), Country's (700K EGP for 50%, Season 1), Fairclo (2M EGP for 30%, Season 1), Mandoobak Smart (7M EGP for 35%, Season 1), Tam Leather (500K EGP for 50%, Season 1), Sporty Pro (3.5M EGP for 40%, Season 1), Tomatiki (2M EGP for 50%, Season 1), Labtronic (5M EGP for 35%, Season 1) and Asfoura (2.5M EGP for 30%, Season 1).

What is Ahmed El Sewedy's biggest deal on Shark Tank Egypt?

Simplex: 50M EGP for 27.5% in Season 2, episode 5, together with Ahmed Tarek Khalil and Mohamed Farouk.

How much equity does Ahmed El Sewedy usually take?

On average 40% across 13 deals with disclosed equity, ranging from 27.5% to 51%.

What sectors does Ahmed El Sewedy invest in?

Mostly Food (4), Education (3), Tech (2) and Retail (2).

Which sharks does Ahmed El Sewedy invest with most often?

Mohamed Farouk (6 deals), Ahmed Tarek Khalil (4 deals), Ayman Abbas (3 deals) and Mohamed Ismail Mansour (2 deals).

Which seasons of Shark Tank Egypt was Ahmed El Sewedy in?

Season 1, Season 2, Season 3 and Season 4.

What was Ahmed El Sewedy's most recent deal?

Dentolize (terms not disclosed, Season 3).

What was Ahmed El Sewedy's first deal on Shark Tank Egypt?

Country's (700K EGP for 50%, Season 1). Details →

What is Ahmed El Sewedy's smallest deal?

Tam Leather (500K EGP for 50%, Season 1). Details →

How many deals did Ahmed El Sewedy make each season?

Season 3: 2, Season 2: 8 and Season 1: 8. Details →

Does Ahmed El Sewedy invest alone or with other sharks?

5 of Ahmed El Sewedy's 18 deals were solo and 13 were shared with other sharks.

Is Ahmed El Sewedy in the latest season of Shark Tank Egypt?

No. Ahmed El Sewedy last appeared in Season 4. Details →