Ismail Ahmed is more than just a titan of the fintech industry. He’s a visionary leader, a philanthropist, and a testament to …
Ismail Ahmed
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Ahmed’s dedication to financial inclusion transcends the confines of Zepz, positioning him as a true agent of change on the international stage.
- Horn of Africa
Somali mogul Ismail Ahmed challenges British firm’s money printing contract in Somaliland
Ahmed is the co-founder of Zepz, a conglomerate housing globally acclaimed payment giants WorldRemit and Sendwave.
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Zepz has continued to thrive, with its total funding increasing from $699.7 million to $800 million in two years.
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Zepz reported a loss of $151 million at the end of its fiscal year in 2021.
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Zepz, the parent company of WorldRemit, stated that it has yet to formally announce an IPO timeline.
- Hot News
Somali businessman Ismail Ahmed’s WorldRemit expects school reopening to boost diaspora remittances to Kenya
WorldRemit was founded by Ahmed, Richard Igoe, and Catherine Wines in 2010.
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WorldRemit has serviced 5.7 million users in 130 countries, utilizing 70 different currencies.
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Somali multimillionaire businessman Ismail Ahmed seeks funding at $5-billion valuation
by Ishioma Emiby Ishioma EmiWorldRemit is a cross-border digital payments platform that provides money transfer services.
- North Africa
WorldRemit founder Ismail Ahmed commits $500 million to philanthropy in Somaliland
by Ishioma Emiby Ishioma EmiWorldRemit founder Ismail Ahmed has launched a $500-million fund to support education, healthcare and infrastructure development in his native Somaliland.