Season 1, episode 10
Tomatiki
توماتيكي
Tomatiki makes smart irrigation and greenhouse devices that cut fertilizer and energy use, sold with a 10-year warranty that surprised the sharks.
Watch the pitchThe founders asked
2M EGP
for 5% · valuation 40M EGP
The deal
2M EGP
Ahmed El SewedyEquity: 50%
In short: Tomatiki pitched in Season 1, episode 10. The founders asked for 2M EGP for 5%, valuing the company at 40M EGP. They walked away with a deal with Ahmed El Sewedy: 2M EGP for 50%.
Overview
Tomatiki makes smart irrigation and greenhouse devices that cut fertilizer and energy use, sold with a 10-year warranty that surprised the sharks. Based in Heliopolis, Cairo, it designs its systems in-house, from hardware and firmware to a cloud platform for remote monitoring and control, and also covers fertigation, aquaculture and green-space management. Mohamed Farouk challenged founder Mohamed Barakat on offering such a warranty as a young company, and the pitch ended in a deal with Ahmed El Sewedy for EGP 2 million.
The pitch
Team and investors
After the show
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tomatiki?
Tomatiki makes smart irrigation and greenhouse devices that cut fertilizer and energy use, sold with a 10-year warranty that surprised the sharks. Based in Heliopolis, Cairo, it designs its systems in-house, from hardware and firmware to a cloud platform for remote monitoring and control, and also covers fertigation, aquaculture and green-space management. Mohamed Farouk challenged founder Mohamed Barakat on offering such a warranty as a young company, and the pitch ended in a deal with Ahmed El Sewedy for EGP 2 million.
Who founded Tomatiki?
Tomatiki was founded by Mohamed Barakat, who pitched it on Shark Tank Egypt.
When did Tomatiki appear on Shark Tank Egypt?
In Season 1, episode 10 (2023).
How much did Tomatiki ask for on Shark Tank Egypt?
2M EGP for 5%, valuing the company at 40M EGP.
Did Tomatiki get a deal on Shark Tank Egypt?
Yes, with Ahmed El Sewedy: 2M EGP for 50%.
More questions (10)
Which shark invested in Tomatiki?
Ahmed El Sewedy. Details →
What is Tomatiki's valuation on Shark Tank Egypt?
The final deal valued Tomatiki at 4M EGP, against 40M EGP in the founders' ask.
Where is Tomatiki based and when was it founded?
Tomatiki is based in Cairo, Egypt.
What is Tomatiki's website and social media?
Website: tomatiki.com. On Facebook and Instagram; links are on this page.
Where can I watch Tomatiki's pitch?
The pitch from Season 1, episode 10 is on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=8gm3ni4RlzY
How much equity did Tomatiki give up on Shark Tank Egypt?
50%, against the 5% offered in the pitch.
Did Tomatiki get what it asked for on Shark Tank Egypt?
It asked for 2M EGP for 5% and closed at 2M EGP for 50%, so the valuation went from 40M EGP to 4M EGP.
Which episode of Shark Tank Egypt was Tomatiki in?
Season 1, episode 10. Also in that episode: Chef's House, Can Bank and Portal. Details →
Which sharks did Tomatiki pitch to?
The Season 1 panel: Ahmed El Sewedy, Mohamed Farouk, Hilda Louca, Mohamed Ismail Mansour, Abdallah Sallam and Ayman Abbas.
What sector is Tomatiki in?
Agriculture. 9 other Agriculture startups pitched on the show. Details →
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