Season 3, episode 18
Zonta
زونتا
Zonta is an Egyptian streetwear label whose sneakers, more than 80% made locally, put Arabic front and centre to express Arab identity.
Watch the pitchThe founders asked
5M EGP
for 10% · valuation 50M EGP
The deal
5M EGP
Mohamed Farouk, Abdallah Sallam and Noor SweidEquity: 15%
In short: Zonta pitched in Season 3, episode 18. The founders asked for 5M EGP for 10%, valuing the company at 50M EGP. They walked away with a deal with Mohamed Farouk, Abdallah Sallam and Noor Sweid: 5M EGP for 15%.
Overview
Zonta is an Egyptian streetwear label whose sneakers, more than 80% made locally, put Arabic front and centre to express Arab identity. Its minimalist Drop 1.0 collection carries words such as Hob (love), Shaghaf (passion) and Fakhr (pride), and it launched on the season finale of Shark Tank Egypt in March 2025. Co-founder Ahmed El Hefny, who started the brand with Sameh Radwan, describes it as a new sub-genre of Arabic sneakers. In the tank he asked for EGP 5 million for 10%.
The pitch
Team and investors
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Frequently asked questions
What is Zonta?
Zonta is an Egyptian streetwear label whose sneakers, more than 80% made locally, put Arabic front and centre to express Arab identity. Its minimalist Drop 1.0 collection carries words such as Hob (love), Shaghaf (passion) and Fakhr (pride), and it launched on the season finale of Shark Tank Egypt in March 2025. Co-founder Ahmed El Hefny, who started the brand with Sameh Radwan, describes it as a new sub-genre of Arabic sneakers. In the tank he asked for EGP 5 million for 10%.
Who founded Zonta?
Zonta was founded by Ahmed El Hefny and Sameh Radwan, who pitched it on Shark Tank Egypt.
When did Zonta appear on Shark Tank Egypt?
In Season 3, episode 18 (2024-2025).
How much did Zonta ask for on Shark Tank Egypt?
5M EGP for 10%, valuing the company at 50M EGP.
Did Zonta get a deal on Shark Tank Egypt?
Yes, with Mohamed Farouk, Abdallah Sallam and Noor Sweid: 5M EGP for 15%.
More questions (9)
Which shark invested in Zonta?
Mohamed Farouk, Abdallah Sallam and Noor Sweid.
What is Zonta's valuation on Shark Tank Egypt?
The final deal valued Zonta at 33.3M EGP, against 50M EGP in the founders' ask.
What is Zonta's website and social media?
On TikTok; links are on this page.
Where can I watch Zonta's pitch?
The pitch from Season 3, episode 18 is on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=SBLTRSbGuN8
How much equity did Zonta give up on Shark Tank Egypt?
15%, against the 10% offered in the pitch.
Did Zonta get what it asked for on Shark Tank Egypt?
It asked for 5M EGP for 10% and closed at 5M EGP for 15%, so the valuation went from 50M EGP to 33.3M EGP.
Which episode of Shark Tank Egypt was Zonta in?
Season 3, episode 18. Also in that episode: 3 DINER. Details →
Which sharks did Zonta pitch to?
The Season 3 panel: Ahmed El Sewedy, Mohamed Farouk, Mohamed Ismail Mansour, Abdallah Sallam, Ayman Abbas, Dina Ghabbour, Ahmed Tarek Khalil, Yasseen Mansour, Mona Ataya and Noor Sweid.
What sector is Zonta in?
Fashion. 19 other Fashion startups pitched on the show. Details →
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