5 companies owned by Somali businessman Ismail Ahmed
Ismail Ahmed is more than just a titan of the fintech industry. He’s a visionary leader, a philanthropist, and a testament to the power of perseverance.
WorldRemit
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.
Somali mogul Ismail Ahmed shocks industry as Zepz surpasses $800 million in funding
Zepz has continued to thrive, with its total funding increasing from $699.7 million to $800 million in two years.
Somali tycoon Ismail Ahmed’s Zepz to end 2022 in profit
Zepz reported a loss of $151 million at the end of its fiscal year in 2021.
Somali tycoon Ismail Ahmed’s Zepz denies delays in $6-billion IPO
Zepz, the parent company of WorldRemit, stated that it has yet to formally announce an IPO timeline.
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.
Somali businessman Ismail Ahmed’s WorldRemit now has over 5.7 million customers globally
WorldRemit has serviced 5.7 million users in 130 countries, utilizing 70 different currencies.
WorldRemit founder Ismail Ahmed commits $500 million to philanthropy in Somaliland
WorldRemit founder Ismail Ahmed has launched a $500-million fund to support education, healthcare and infrastructure development in his native Somaliland.