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    Egyptian Fintech Startup MNZL Attracts $3.5 Million Investment for Disruptive Lending Platform

    MNZL, a fintech startup based in Cairo, Egypt, has secured a substantial investment totaling...

    Accel Leads $4M Investment in Swypex, a Gamechanger for Egyptian Corporate Cards

    Swypex, a recently emerged Egyptian corporate cards startup still in beta, managed to secure...

    With 25% Stake, Swvl Founder Chooses Growth Over Dividends After Profit Turnaround

    Swvl Holdings Corp (Nasdaq: SWVL), an Egyptian-based pioneer in public transportation services, has outlined...

    Egypt Gets First Licensed Digital Bank: Banque Misr’s Onebank to Launch by Q4 2024

    In a landmark development for Egypt’s banking landscape, the Central Bank of Egypt has...
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