Egypt

Egyptian B2B eCommerce Platform SPEED Acquired by X-ERA
Egyptian B2B eCommerce Platform SPEED Acquired by X-ERA
November 11, 2022  |  Partnerships

The UAE-based logistics tech company X-ERA has completed its takeover of the Egyptian business-to-business (B2B) eCommerce platform SPEED, Martechvibe reported Thursday (Nov. 10). The Emirati logistics...

READ MORE >
Egyptian Digital Lender Blnk Raises $32M
Egyptian Digital Lender Blnk Raises $32M
November 10, 2022  |  Investments

Blnk, an Egyptian buy now, pay later (BNPL) startup, has raised $23.7 million in equity and debt funding and a further $8.3 million via securitized...

READ MORE >
Mastercard Supports Digital Transformation in Egypt
Mastercard Supports Digital Transformation in Egypt
November 09, 2022  |  Partnerships

Mastercard has partnered with Arab African International Bank (AAIB) as part of its efforts to accelerate the digital transformation of Egypt’s financial system. Through the...

READ MORE >
B2B Marketplace MaxAB Raises $40M for MENAP Expansion
B2B Marketplace MaxAB Raises $40M for MENAP Expansion
October 19, 2022  |  B2B Payments

The Cairo-based B2B eCommerce and distribution business MaxAB on Wednesday (Oct. 19) announced the close of a $40m pre-series B funding round to fuel its...

READ MORE >
FinTech One Finance Debuts BNPL Solution In Egypt
FinTech One Finance Debuts BNPL Solution In Egypt
October 16, 2022  |  BNPL

Integrated financial services platform One Finance has announced that it is rolling out a new buy now, pay later (BNPL) product for the Egyptian market,...

READ MORE >
Mastercard Backs nClude to Further Financial Inclusion in Egypt
Mastercard Backs nClude to Further Financial Inclusion in Egypt
October 12, 2022  |  Partnerships

Mastercard is investing in and collaborating with African technology company nClude to foster further financial inclusion across Egypt while also enhancing the country’s FinTech ecosystem....

READ MORE >
Africa’s Growing Gamer Scene Embraces Web3 Possibilities
Africa’s Growing Gamer Scene Embraces Web3 Possibilities
October 04, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Around the world, gaming communities have been at the vanguard of the current Web3 boom and have been instrumental in shaping the social dimensions of...

READ MORE >
How Local Developers Are Driving Gaming Innovation Across MENA
How Local Developers Are Driving Gaming Innovation Across MENA
September 19, 2022  |  Metaverse

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is one of the fastest-growing markets for the gaming industry. In Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United...

READ MORE >
From Telehealth to Teletherapy, Digital Apps Boost Mental Wellness in Emerging Markets
From Telehealth to Teletherapy, Digital Apps Boost Mental Wellness in Emerging Markets
September 14, 2022  |  Healthcare

The rising popularity of mental health apps in recent years represents the coupling of two separate healthcare trends: an increased focus on mental and emotional...

READ MORE >