Jet Car Kromah: The Egyptian Startup Making a Global Splash with Water Cars
In a story that blends innovation with entrepreneurial spirit, Jet Car Kromah, a startup launched in Egypt in 2019 with just $50,000 in capital, has transformed into a global exporter of custom-made water cars.
Founded by young Egyptian entrepreneur Karim Amin, the company now manufactures vehicles that ride on water and ships them to over 70 countries, including the United States, Canada, France, and India.
Initially based in Egypt’s North Coast, Amin began with a small workshop producing a limited number of units. Within a few years, his project evolved into a full-scale factory located in Giza, where all vehicles are hand-crafted according to client specifications.
The startup has already produced over 950 water vehicles, most of which have been sold abroad. According to Amin, Jet Car Kromah is now valued at $5 million.
The vehicles, which look like futuristic speedboats with automotive designs, are primarily made from locally sourced materials. Only the engines are imported from Japan and then customized in-house based on customer requests. Each vehicle takes approximately 20 days to build and sells for between $20,000 and $40,000 depending on the design and features.
Jet Car Kromah’s success story is emblematic of Egypt’s growing innovation scene, where a new generation of entrepreneurs is leveraging local talent and craftsmanship to build globally competitive ventures.
This success is even more notable given that Egypt’s startup ecosystem has traditionally been dominated by software and fintech projects, making a hardware-centered export story stand out.
The startup’s expansion reflects a broader trend in the MENA region, where governments and investors are increasingly turning their attention toward industrial design, green mobility, and creative engineering solutions.
In Egypt specifically, government initiatives like the 'Decent Life' project and the Industrial Modernization Center (IMC) have begun to offer new channels of support for innovative manufacturing startups.
Jet Car Kromah’s model also aligns with global trends in alternative mobility. As climate change drives innovation in electric vehicles and marine transport, startups offering non-traditional modes of recreational or eco-friendly transportation are gaining international attention.
Although Jet Car Kromah does not yet position itself as a green mobility company, its reliance on water-based transport opens up opportunities for partnerships in tourism and environmental design.
The company’s success abroad also highlights Egypt’s potential as an export-oriented manufacturing hub. According to the Egyptian Ministry of Trade and Industry, non-oil exports rose by 10% in 2024, with specialized industries like automotive parts and light vehicles contributing significantly to the increase.
Jet Car Kromah's achievement could inspire similar hardware-based startups to think globally from the outset.
What sets this venture apart is not only the uniqueness of its product but also its business philosophy. Amin emphasizes customizability, craftsmanship, and Egyptian pride in manufacturing. His team produces everything in-house, often integrating requests from buyers for specific designs, colors, or structural modifications — giving the company a boutique-like edge in a sector often dominated by mass production.
Looking forward, Jet Car Kromah plans to expand its facilities and explore licensing opportunities in other markets. The company is also considering developing a new line of semi-electric water vehicles as part of its long-term growth strategy.
With increasing interest from clients in Europe and the Gulf, the startup may soon transition from a niche innovator to a serious global player in recreational water vehicles.
As Amin proudly notes, 'Seeing my vehicles cruising on the Nile is rewarding, but knowing they’re making waves across the world — from Miami to Mumbai — is what truly drives us.'
Sources:
Al-Quds Al-Arabi – Egyptian startup grows into global water car exporter (April 2025)
https://www.alquds.co.uk/شركة-ناشئة-مصرية-تتحول-إلى-مشروع-كب/
Daily News Egypt – Egypt’s non-oil exports grow by 10% in 2024: Trade Ministry
https://dailynewsegypt.com/2024/12/30/egypt-non-oil-exports-up-10-percent/
