Nawy
Nawy is an Egyptian proptech platform for new and off-plan residential developments, with an IFC equity investment supporting its expansion.
Based in Cairo, founded 2019
The numbers
$260mValuation
$57mTotal raised
1,743Headcount
25.3%Headcount growth
2019Founded
Why it’s on the list
Nawy is Egypt’s leading proptech platform, with IFC backing and a $75 million Series A for regional expansion.
Funding history
2022Seed$5m
2025Series A$52m
Backed by
On Founding MENA
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