Season 2, episode 20
YAYA
يايا
YAYA Shakes is a milkshake brand that founder Yahia Zaky started in London at 18 before bringing it back to Egypt.
Watch the pitchThe founders asked
10M EGP
for 10% · valuation 100M EGP
The deal
Deal
for 25% · Investor not named in sources
In short: YAYA pitched in Season 2, episode 20. The founders asked for 10M EGP for 10%, valuing the company at 100M EGP. They walked away with a deal for 25%.
Overview
YAYA Shakes is a milkshake brand that founder Yahia Zaky started in London at 18 before bringing it back to Egypt. Its New Cairo home is a three-storey shop at ChillOut N90 built around build-your-own milkshakes made on a thick, mostly ice-cream base, alongside smoothies, waffles and ice cream. The brand also gives many young Egyptians their first job experience. On the show he asked for EGP 10 million for 10%, and Mohamed Mansour offered the full amount for 25%. On the show it closed a deal for 25%.
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Frequently asked questions
What is YAYA?
YAYA Shakes is a milkshake brand that founder Yahia Zaky started in London at 18 before bringing it back to Egypt. Its New Cairo home is a three-storey shop at ChillOut N90 built around build-your-own milkshakes made on a thick, mostly ice-cream base, alongside smoothies, waffles and ice cream. The brand also gives many young Egyptians their first job experience. On the show he asked for EGP 10 million for 10%, and Mohamed Mansour offered the full amount for 25%. On the show it closed a deal for 25%.
Who founded YAYA?
YAYA was founded by Yahia Zaky, who pitched it on Shark Tank Egypt.
When did YAYA appear on Shark Tank Egypt?
In Season 2, episode 20 (2023-2024).
How much did YAYA ask for on Shark Tank Egypt?
10M EGP for 10%, valuing the company at 100M EGP.
Did YAYA get a deal on Shark Tank Egypt?
Yes: for 25%.
More questions (7)
Where is YAYA based and when was it founded?
YAYA is based in New Cairo, Egypt.
What is YAYA's website and social media?
On Facebook; links are on this page.
Where can I watch YAYA's pitch?
The pitch from Season 2, episode 20 is on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=p9SW7SNd0sk
How much equity did YAYA give up on Shark Tank Egypt?
25%, against the 10% offered in the pitch.
Which episode of Shark Tank Egypt was YAYA in?
Season 2, episode 20. Also in that episode: Horra, Pharmabill and Bzour. Details →
Which sharks did YAYA 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 YAYA in?
Food. 41 other Food startups pitched on the show. Details →
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