SWVL – Scaling Affordable Mass Transit

Introductory about the startup/individual
Founded in 2017 by Mostafa Kandil, Mahmoud Nouh and Ahmed Sabbah, SWVL pioneered fixed‑route bus rides booked via app, offering a white‑label solution that local operators license in 20+ markets.

What is the impact of the innovation/startup?
50 million+ rides delivered to date
Expanded into Kenya, Pakistan, Jordan, Egypt & UAE
Listed on NASDAQ in 2021 at a $1.5 billion valuation

Awards:
Fast Company’s 50 Most Innovative Companies in MENA (2020)
CNBC Disruptor 50: Emerging Growth (2019)

Success Factors:

Data‑driven route optimization reducing wait times by 30%
Asset‑light licensing model enabling rapid geographic roll‑out
Strategic partnerships with city transit authorities

Say something to young students, entrepreneurs and researchers
“Design solutions around real mobility gaps, validate with small pilots, then license your model to scale globally.”