Frequently asked questions
Who is Ayman Abbas?
Ayman Abbas is an Egyptian businessman whose career is rooted in the oil and gas drilling sector. He founded the Egyptian Chinese Drilling Company in 1998 and chairs ADES International Holding, a contract drilling group operating across the Middle East and Africa. He heads several enterprises and has served as non-executive chairman of Rameda, a listed Egyptian pharmaceutical company. A founding shark on Shark Tank Egypt and a member of the panel in every season, he is known for backing young founders, including co-investing with Abdallah Sallam in a teenage contestant's checkout startup. Ayman Abbas is one of the sharks (investors) on Shark Tank Egypt, appearing in Season 1, Season 2, Season 3, Season 4 and Season 5.
How many deals has Ayman Abbas made on Shark Tank Egypt?
Ayman Abbas has 31 recorded deals on the show: Nile Naturals, Kick, Lil Kitchen, Lamarckii, Callista, OG Bees, Drip, Naydin, Duaya, Right Home, Euphoria Denims, Gabri's Wear, ZURI, Snugglez, UP FUSE, Shaghalny, Mobikya, Rawmart, Rnkl, Weddngo, Era Care, Masafa, Country's, Dajin, Mawared, Grif, Fairclo, Tap Tag, Jojo's Ranch, Cosmos Bionics and Kids Kit.
How much has Ayman Abbas invested on Shark Tank Egypt?
The 16 deals Ayman Abbas joined with a disclosed amount add up to 68.8M 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 Ayman Abbas invested in on Shark Tank Egypt?
Nile Naturals (terms not disclosed, Season 4), Kick (600K EGP for 30%, Season 4), Lil Kitchen (terms not disclosed, Season 4), Lamarckii (terms not disclosed, Season 4), Callista (terms not disclosed, Season 4), OG Bees (terms not disclosed, Season 4), Drip (terms not disclosed, Season 4), Naydin (terms not disclosed, Season 4), Duaya (12.5M EGP for 27%, Season 3), Right Home (terms not disclosed, Season 3), Euphoria Denims (3M EGP for 40%, Season 3), Gabri's Wear (terms not disclosed, Season 3), ZURI (terms not disclosed, Season 3), Snugglez (terms not disclosed, Season 3), UP FUSE (terms not disclosed, Season 3), Shaghalny (5M EGP for 35%, Season 2), Mobikya (terms not disclosed, Season 2), Rawmart (terms not disclosed, Season 2), Rnkl (1.2M EGP for 40%, Season 2), Weddngo (12M EGP for 40%, Season 2), Era Care (10M EGP for 35%, Season 2), Masafa (5M EGP for 50%, Season 2), Country's (700K EGP for 50%, Season 1), Dajin (5M EGP for 50%, Season 1), Mawared (2.5M EGP for 51%, Season 1), Grif (900K EGP for 10%, Season 1), Fairclo (2M EGP for 30%, Season 1), Tap Tag (370K EGP for 15%, Season 1), Jojo's Ranch (for 50%, Season 1), Cosmos Bionics (3M EGP for 10%, Season 1) and Kids Kit (5M EGP for 40%, Season 1).
What is Ayman Abbas's biggest deal on Shark Tank Egypt?
Duaya: 12.5M EGP for 27% in Season 3, episode 1.
How much equity does Ayman Abbas usually take?
On average 35% across 17 deals with disclosed equity, ranging from 10% to 51%.
What sectors does Ayman Abbas invest in?
Mostly Food (5), Fashion (5), Retail (4) and Beauty (3).
Which sharks does Ayman Abbas invest with most often?
Ahmed Tarek Khalil (4 deals), Dina Ghabbour (3 deals), Ahmed El Sewedy (3 deals) and Abdallah Sallam (2 deals).
Which seasons of Shark Tank Egypt was Ayman Abbas in?
Season 1, Season 2, Season 3, Season 4 and Season 5.
What was Ayman Abbas's most recent deal?
Lil Kitchen (terms not disclosed, Season 4).
What was Ayman Abbas's first deal on Shark Tank Egypt?
Country's (700K EGP for 50%, Season 1). Details →
What is Ayman Abbas's smallest deal?
Tap Tag (370K EGP for 15%, Season 1). Details →
How many deals did Ayman Abbas make each season?
Season 4: 8, Season 3: 7, Season 2: 7 and Season 1: 9. Details →
Does Ayman Abbas invest alone or with other sharks?
16 of Ayman Abbas's 31 deals were solo and 15 were shared with other sharks.
Is Ayman Abbas in the latest season of Shark Tank Egypt?
Yes, Ayman Abbas is on the panel of Season 5. Details →
