US-based Egyptian fintech MoneyHash raised $5.2 million in pre-Series A funding, led by Flourish Ventures, wit ..Read More

US-based Egyptian fintech MoneyHash raised $5.2 million in pre-Series A funding, led by Flourish Ventures, with participation from Vision Ventures, Arab Bank's Xelerate, Emurgo Kepple Ventures, and others, including Github founder Tom Preston-Werner. Founded in 2020 by Nader Abdelrazik, Mustafa Eid, and Anisha Sekar, MoneyHash offers a payment orchestration platform for enterprise merchants. The funding was directed toward expanding its presence in the MEA region. Earlier in 2024, the company secured $4.5 million in a Seed round co-led by COTU Ventures and Sukna Ventures.
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Egypt-based fintech, Raseedi, completed the acquisition of Kashat, which owns Pharos Microfinance S.A.E., in a ..Read More

Egypt-based fintech, Raseedi, completed the acquisition of Kashat, which owns Pharos Microfinance S.A.E., in an equity deal aimed at broadening its product offerings and introducing instant loans. Founded in 2018 by Ahmed Atalla and Samuel Samy, Raseedi provides underbanked users with services such as cheaper calls, saving tips, instant Airtime loans, and bill payments without requiring a credit history. Kashat, also founded in 2018 by Karim Nour and Sumair Farooqui, specializes in providing small loans to the financially excluded. Following the acquisition, Raseedi and Kashat announced plans to expand their fully digital solution across Africa and Asia to serve underbanked populations in these regions.
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Nawy, Egypt’s leading proptech platform, completed the acquisition of ROA, a company known for its innovativ ..Read More

Nawy, Egypt’s leading proptech platform, completed the acquisition of ROA, a company known for its innovative property management solutions. This strategic move laid the foundation for the launch of Nawy Unlocked, a service aimed at enabling property owners to generate income from underutilized or unfinished properties with ease.
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Egypt-based agritech ReNile secured $0.45M in investment from undisclosed investors. Founded in 2017 by Hazem ..Read More

Egypt-based agritech ReNile secured $0.45M in investment from undisclosed investors. Founded in 2017 by Hazem Eltawab, ReNile offers a full-stack solution for farmers, including monitoring systems, emergency alerts, control tools, and analytics for best farming practices through its online platform.
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Egypt-based logistics startup Nowlun raised $1.7 million in seed funding, led by Nama Ventures and A15, with p ..Read More

Egypt-based logistics startup Nowlun raised $1.7 million in seed funding, led by Nama Ventures and A15, with participation from Sanabil 500 Global and other angel investors. The funds will fuel Nowlun's expansion plans and accelerate the development of its platform.
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Saudi Arabia-based proptech, Ayen acquired Egyptian construction tech platform, Elmawkaa in a SAR seven-figure ..Read More

Saudi Arabia-based proptech, Ayen acquired Egyptian construction tech platform, Elmawkaa in a SAR seven-figure deal. The acquisition will integrate Elmawkaa’s construction materials marketplace into Ayen’s property evaluation platform, enhancing its offerings for real estate clients. This strategic move positions Ayen for expansion into GCC markets, supporting its growth trajectory and broadening its services across private and public sectors.
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South Africa-based e-commerce logistics startup Pargo has entered the Egyptian market following a $4 million i ..Read More

South Africa-based e-commerce logistics startup Pargo has entered the Egyptian market following a $4 million investment led by 3Capital Ventures, Endeavor, SAAD Investment Holdings, and UW Ventures. Established in 2014 by Derk Hoekert and Lars Veul, Pargo provides innovative delivery solutions designed to strengthen e-commerce across Africa. As part of this expansion, Pargo has introduced collection and return service points throughout Egypt.
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Egypt-based Sawari Ventures will launch its second fund, Sawari Ventures II, in early 2025, targeting $200 mil ..Read More

Egypt-based Sawari Ventures will launch its second fund, Sawari Ventures II, in early 2025, targeting $200 million. The fund will invest 70% in Egyptian startups at Series A and B stages, with the rest directed to Kenya, West Africa, and other international markets. Founded in 2010, Sawari Ventures has supported over 30 companies, including Swvl, MoneyFellows, and Instabug.
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