Paymob is a digital payments enabler based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing online payment software that facilitates the conversion of cash into electronic money, providing integrated payment services that enhance financial accessibility. By offering a range of electronic payment and money transfer options, Paymob aims to empower businesses of all sizes and bridge the financial inclusion gap in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Its technology helps mitigate risks associated with fraud, loss, and theft, while also improving the efficiency of money circulation. Through its innovative solutions, Paymob is committed to enabling underserved communities to access essential financial services.
Paymob is a digital payments enabler based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing online payment software that facilitates the conversion of cash into electronic money, providing integrated payment services that enhance financial accessibility. By offering a range of electronic payment and money transfer options, Paymob aims to empower businesses of all sizes and bridge the financial inclusion gap in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Its technology helps mitigate risks associated with fraud, loss, and theft, while also improving the efficiency of money circulation. Through its innovative solutions, Paymob is committed to enabling underserved communities to access essential financial services.
Misr Hytech Seed
Acquisition in 2019
Misr Hytech Seed is a prominent producer of proprietary agricultural seeds located in Cairo, Egypt. The company specializes in the development, production, and marketing of hybrid seeds, including white corn, yellow corn, grain and fodder sorghum, sweet corn, and various vegetables. By utilizing advanced breeding, production, and conditioning technologies, Misr Hytech Seed ensures high-quality seeds tailored to the specific needs of the Egyptian market. The company plays a vital role in addressing the country's increasing food demand and enhancing food security by improving domestic farming productivity. In addition to seed production, Misr Hytech Seed is dedicated to supporting farmers by offering technical services aimed at optimizing crop production.
TPAY Mobile
Acquisition in 2018
TPAY Mobile is an open mobile payment platform established in 2014 and headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. The company specializes in connecting consumers, businesses, and mobile operators through operator billing, enabling users to purchase online products and services using their mobile phone numbers. This innovative approach allows the costs of purchases to be added directly to users' cell phone bills or deducted from their prepaid balances. By leveraging the billing relationships and collection networks of mobile network operators, TPAY Mobile creates a seamless direct carrier billing ecosystem that facilitates access to local and global digital service providers, enhancing the overall payment experience for users and merchants alike.
Telkom Kenya
Acquisition in 2016
Telkom Kenya, established in April 1999, is a prominent telecommunications operator in Kenya, providing a comprehensive range of integrated communication solutions. The company serves individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, government entities, and large corporations with various services, including voice calling, messaging, and broadband data. With a commitment to delivering uninterrupted network connectivity, Telkom Kenya plays a significant role in the country's information and communications technology sector, catering to millions of customers across its GSM, fixed, and CDMA wireless platforms. As of June 2011, the company had approximately 2.8 million customers, reflecting its extensive reach and influence in the telecommunications market.
Africa Oil Corp
Post in 2015
Africa Oil is a Canadian oil and gas company with assets in Kenya and Ethiopia as well as Puntland (Somalia) through its 41% equity interest in Africa Energy Corp. Africa Oil's East African holdings are within a world-class exploration play fairway with a total gross land package in this prolific region in excess of 200,000 square kilometers. The East African Rift Basin system is one of the last of the great rift basins to be explored. Several new significant oil discoveries have been announced in the Lokichar basin of Kenya in which the Company holds a 50% interest along with operator Tullow Oil plc. The Company is listed on the TSX and on Nasdaq Stockholm under the symbol "AOI".
Equity Group Holdings
Private Equity Round in 2007
Equity Group Holdings is a financial services provider based in Nairobi, Kenya. It operates primarily through Equity Bank Kenya, which is a licensed commercial bank regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya. Equity Bank Kenya was established in 2014 following a corporate restructure of Equity Group Holdings Limited. The organization offers a range of banking and financial services aimed at various customer segments, contributing to the financial inclusion and economic empowerment of individuals and businesses in the region.