As Venture Capital (VC) interest in the Egyptian start-up ecosystem continues to grow, the need for meticulous due diligence becomes increasingly pronounced. This article aims to provide guidance on evaluating start-up opportunities in Egypt, focusing on both the critical aspects of founder and team due diligence and the principles of VC due diligence tailored to the Egyptian market. This comes alongside the essential considerations for the legal aspects that have to be maintained and checked throughout the process.