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Swvl

Mass transit tech for commuters - NASDAQ listed

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Swvl is an Egyptian-founded mass transit tech company providing bus-hailing and fleet management services for commuters. Expanded to 15+ countries. Listed on NASDAQ via SPAC merger in 2022, becoming one of the first African tech companies on NASDAQ.

Facts about Swvl

Company type
MobilitySaaS
Funding stage
Series C+
Founded
2017
Founders
Mostafa Kandil, Ahmed Sabbah, Mahmoud Nouh
Headquarters
Dubai, UAE
Markets
🇪🇬EgyptPan-African
Total disclosed funding
$167M+
Valuation
Listed on NASDAQ (SWVL)

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