Season 2, episode 10
ZEE
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ZEE is a footwear brand made entirely in Egypt, built on the belief that local manufacturing can stand alongside the world's best-known labels.
Watch the pitchThe founders asked
15M EGP
for 15% · valuation 100M EGP
The deal
5M EGP
for 25% · Investor not named in sources
In short: ZEE pitched in Season 2, episode 10. The founders asked for 15M EGP for 15%, valuing the company at 100M EGP. They walked away with a deal: 5M EGP for 25%.
Overview
ZEE is a footwear brand made entirely in Egypt, built on the belief that local manufacturing can stand alongside the world's best-known labels. Its range includes sneakers that carry Arabic lettering, giving shoppers a shoe with a distinctly Egyptian and Arab identity instead of a borrowed one. By designing and producing at home, ZEE offers Egyptian customers a homegrown alternative to imported brands and showcases what local craft can achieve.
The pitch
ZEE's founder pitched a fully Egyptian-made footwear brand with the ambition of competing with global labels, highlighting its sneakers with Arabic lettering. The founder asked the sharks for EGP 15 million in exchange for 15% of the company. No public source confirms the outcome yet.
Services & products
- Arabic-lettered sneakersSneakers featuring Arabic lettering that give everyday footwear a distinctly Arab identity.
- Egyptian-made footwearShoes designed and manufactured fully in Egypt as a local alternative to global brands.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ZEE?
ZEE is a footwear brand made entirely in Egypt, built on the belief that local manufacturing can stand alongside the world's best-known labels. Its range includes sneakers that carry Arabic lettering, giving shoppers a shoe with a distinctly Egyptian and Arab identity instead of a borrowed one. By designing and producing at home, ZEE offers Egyptian customers a homegrown alternative to imported brands and showcases what local craft can achieve.
When did ZEE appear on Shark Tank Egypt?
In Season 2, episode 10 (2023-2024).
How much did ZEE ask for on Shark Tank Egypt?
15M EGP for 15%, valuing the company at 100M EGP.
Did ZEE get a deal on Shark Tank Egypt?
Yes: 5M EGP for 25%.
What is ZEE's valuation on Shark Tank Egypt?
The final deal valued ZEE at 20M EGP, against 100M EGP in the founders' ask.
More questions (8)
What does ZEE offer?
Arabic-lettered sneakers and Egyptian-made footwear.
What is ZEE's website and social media?
On Facebook; links are on this page.
Where can I watch ZEE's pitch?
The pitch from Season 2, episode 10 is on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=ay1JPEuUwrI
How much equity did ZEE give up on Shark Tank Egypt?
25%, against the 15% offered in the pitch.
Did ZEE get what it asked for on Shark Tank Egypt?
It asked for 15M EGP for 15% and closed at 5M EGP for 25%, so the valuation went from 100M EGP to 20M EGP.
Which episode of Shark Tank Egypt was ZEE in?
Season 2, episode 10. Also in that episode: The Potcast Productions, Gammbaz and LOriental. Details →
Which sharks did ZEE 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 ZEE in?
Fashion. 19 other Fashion startups pitched on the show. Details →
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