Egyptian fintech founder Islam Shawky’s Paymob raises $22 million
The latest funding follows a $50-million Series-B round in 2022 led by PayPal Ventures, Kora Capital and Clay Point.
The latest funding follows a $50-million Series-B round in 2022 led by PayPal Ventures, Kora Capital and Clay Point.
Sabry, a leading Egyptian entrepreneur who launched the payment platform in 2008, owns a 2.345 percent stake in Fawry.
Sabry, who launched the payment platform in 2008 and pioneered electronic bill payments in Egypt, controls 2.345 percent of Fawry.
Under Nakhla, the fintech startup made strides in expanding its portfolio in 2022 with the strategic acquisition of Talabeyah.
Paymob has facilitated more than 120 million transactions worth more than $324.6 million under Shawky’s leadership.
The bump in the market value of his stake cements his position as one of the richest investors on the Egyptian Stock Exchange.