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ARRW secures $4 million from Tasheed Egypt for its ride-hailing app
Egyptian ride-hailing platform ARRW has secured $4 million from local backer Tasheed Egypt to grow its driver network, upgrade its infrastructure and refine its app.
By Propel Africa · 2026-05-20
ARRW has secured $4 million from Tasheed Egypt, Launchbase Africa reported on 20 May. Tasheed Egypt is a local backer.
What ARRW does
ARRW runs a ride-hailing platform that it positions as a hyper-local alternative to multinational incumbents in the Middle East and North Africa. It says it is Egypt's first fully licensed ride-hailing platform, and its drivers are known as captains. Ahmed Taalab is named as the founder. The app serves riders across several Egyptian cities.
Traction
According to the company, ARRW has more than 200,000 riders. In a statement, it called the investment "a strong signal that the market is recognizing the value".
Plans for the money
ARRW will use the funds to expand its driver network, upgrade its backend technical infrastructure and refine its consumer-facing app.
At a glance
- Company: ARRW
- Raised: $4 million
- Investor: Tasheed Egypt
- Founder: Ahmed Taalab
- Markets: Several Egyptian cities
- Key figure: More than 200,000 riders