Cairo-based venture capital firm Foundation Ventures has raised $25 million through its second fund – FVFII – to support the country’s early and growth-stage startups. The firm’s new fund has attracted investors, including the Egyptian American Enterprise Fund (EAEF), the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), and businessman Onsi Sawiris. The FVFII fund […]
Cairo, Egypt – Just2Pay and Swypex, two leading fintech companies specializing in financial solutions, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing financial operations and providing innovative, secure solutions for businesses in Egypt. Under this partnership, Just2Pay’s advanced business management systems will be integrated with Swypex’s cutting-edge payment solutions, offering businesses a seamless and efficient […]
Kuwait Finance House (KFH) Group has announced the official rebranding of Ahli United Bank – Egypt to Kuwait Finance House Bank – KFH Egypt, following its full acquisition of Ahli United Bank Group – Bahrain, as per an emailed press release. The bank has now fully transitioned to operating under Islamic banking principles as part […]
Simplex, a rising startup in the field of CNC machine manufacturing, secures $13 million, as part of Saudi efforts to support and localize advanced industries within the Kingdom. Simplex will use the fund to open a huge factory which set to be built on a 20,000 square meter site in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, will […]
MENA: Fincart.io, a platform that helps e-commerce SMBs improve shipping and unlock working capital, has announced today that the company has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round for an undisclosed amount. The round was led by Plus VC, the most active VC in the MENA, with participation from leading regional and international investors such as Plug […]
Cairo, Egypt: Mastercard announced a collaboration with Money Fellows, a mobile app for money circles, also known as ROSCA model (Rotating Savings and Credit Association) and Banque Misr to launch Money Fellows prepaid card in Egypt. This prepaid card will enable Money Fellows to offer financial planning, savings, and credit access to its users in Egypt. Driven […]
Cairo, Egypt – Egyptian deep-tech startup ReNile has announced the successful closure of its first investment round, raising an eight-figure amount in local currency. The funding round was led by Keheilan Fund, a prominent investment entity specializing in deep-tech ventures, under the leadership of Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hamid. Known for championing advanced technology in the […]
Cairo, Egypt – Sylndr, Egypt’s leading platform for buying and selling used cars, in collaboration with the TRU App, has announced the launch of “Sylndr Swift Powered by TRU,” the country’s first fully-integrated digital car financing platform. By combining advanced digital application procedures with certified vehicles from Sylndr, the new platform aims to redefine the […]
DUBAI, UAE: Paymob, the leading financial services enabler in MENA-P, announces it has been granted the Retail Payment Services License by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) after successfully meeting all regulatory conditions and requirements through a rigorous approval process. The license authorizes Paymob to offer merchant acquiring, payment aggregation services, and domestic fund transfers […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Talent 360, a leading provider of integrated HR solutions, has successfully closed a six-figure investment round led by C.STAR, a prominent Saudi business development and startup ecosystem enabler. This strategic partnership will enable Talent 360 to strengthen its presence in Saudi Arabia, play a more integral role in the Kingdom’s rapidly […]