MNT-Halan

Shaping the Future of Fintech at Cairo ICT 2024   We were honored to welcome Dr. Amr Talaat, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Egypt, and Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh, Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority FRA, to our booth at Cairo ICT last week.   Our founder and CEO, Mr. Mounir Nakhla, commented on the visits: “Their vision for innovation reflects the vital collaboration between government and the private sector in driving transformative change.”   He also participated in a dynamic panel discussion on "Fintech Frontier: Empowering Access to Finance in the Digital Era," moderated by Dr. Hazem Shatila, Ph.D. and featuring esteemed panelists: Dr. Rasha Negm, ASG Fintech & Innovation, Central Bank of Egypt, Mr. Tarek Fayed, Deputy CEO & Managing Director, QNB Egypt, and Mrs. Sayonara El Asmar, Deputy CEO, The Egyptian Credit Bureau S.A.E (iscore).   This week reaffirmed our commitment to driving financial inclusion and innovation across Egypt and beyond.   #CairoICT #Fintech #Innovation

We’re thrilled to announce that MNT-Halan has been awarded the Business Gamechanger title by 11:FS, the host of the world’s leading fintech podcast and a global leader in digital financial innovation, at their recent ceremony in London. This recognition celebrates our journey from Egypt’s first fintech unicorn to an international player, as we expand into Turkey, Pakistan, and the UAE, delivering innovative financial solutions across borders. Mounir Nakhla, CEO, said: “This award is a testament to our team’s dedication to transform access to financial services. We’re committed to making a positive impact in every community we reach.” Accepting the award in London, Andre Valavanis, Senior Vice President of Investments, said: “I’m honored to accept this award on behalf of a team dedicated to redefining financial access and scaling impactful solutions across new markets.” A big thank you to the judging panel – Pat Patel, Executive Director at Elevandi, David M. Brear, CEO of 11:FS, Jason Bates, Deputy CEO and CPO, Jamie Campbell, Head of VC, and Nadine Timmer-Bodenstein, Product Lead – for this honor. #Fintech #FinancialInclusion #Awards

We’re thrilled to announce that MNT-Halan has been awarded the Business Gamechanger title by 11:FS, the host of the world’s leading fintech podcast and a global leader in digital financial innovation, at their recent ceremony in London. This recognition celebrates our journey from Egypt’s first fintech unicorn to an international player, as we expand into Turkey, Pakistan, and the UAE, delivering innovative financial solutions across borders. Mounir Nakhla, CEO, said: “This award is a testament to our team’s dedication to transform access to financial services. We’re committed to making a positive impact in every community we reach.” Accepting the award in London, Andre Valavanis, Senior Vice President of Investments, said: “I’m honored to accept this award on behalf of a team dedicated to redefining financial access and scaling impactful solutions across new markets.” A big thank you to the judging panel – Pat Patel, Executive Director at Elevandi, David M. Brear, CEO of 11:FS, Jason Bates, Deputy CEO and CPO, Jamie Campbell, Head of VC, and Nadine Timmer-Bodenstein, Product Lead – for this honor. #Fintech #FinancialInclusion #Awards

Mounir Nakhla joined Leila Serhan on Visa's Access Tomorrow podcast to share the MNT-Halan story. They discussed Mounir’s journey, Halan’s commitment to financial inclusion, and how MNT-Halan is driving international growth. Together, they explored the future of finance and why building trust and familiarity will be essential as “everyone’s bank will be in their pocket." Watch the full episode here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eMCbHCFe #fintech #financialinclusion #digitialdisruption

It was great to be back in Turkey for the Tam Finans Annual Gathering & Awards Ceremony, where we came together with CEO Hakan Karamanlı and the Tam Finans team to celebrate their hard work, dedication, and remarkable achievements over the past year. Our CEO and Founder, Mounir Nakhla, and the MNT-Halan management team had the privilege of meeting Tam Finans’ 750 talented team members and officially welcoming them into the MNT-Halan family. The energy in the room was electrifying—full of excitement, optimism, and anticipation for what’s to come. This partnership marks the beginning of a bold new chapter, driven by our shared mission to expand financial inclusion and empower communities through innovative solutions. Together, we are unlocking new opportunities for both businesses and individuals, and we couldn’t be more excited for the future. #Fintech #FinancialInclusion #ForgingTheFutureTogether

Last week, MNT-Halan had the privilege of hosting a group of 30 students from Columbia Business School as part of their Global Immersion: Business and Entrepreneurship in Egypt course with Professor Marco Viola. During their visit, the students engaged in insightful discussions with our Founder & CEO, Mounir Nakhla, and had the opportunity to meet our Co-Founder and CTO, Ahmed Mohsen, as well as our CMO, Sara Metwally. Together, they explored the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship and innovation in Egypt, gaining valuable insights into our journey and the impact we are making in the fintech sector. We’re excited to inspire the next generation of global leaders and innovators! #MNTHalan #ColumbiaBusinessSchool #Entrepreneurship #Fintech

🏆 Awards night 🏆   Our CMO Sara Metwally picked up two awards for MNT-Halan at Global Finance Magazine’s ceremony in London for Most Innovative Financial Technology Company in both the Middle East and Africa. MNT-Halan was recognized for its innovative Halan - حالا super app and Neuron, our proprietary core banking software system.   Commenting on the awards, our Founder and CEO Mounir Nakhla said: “Being globally recognized is an honor, and we're eager to keep innovating right here from the heart of Africa and the Middle East as we unlock financial freedom for millions. A huge thank you to Ahmed Mohsen, our Co-founder, and our MNT-Halan team.”   Chief Technology Officer & Co-founder Ahmed Mohsen added: "We’re thrilled to receive these awards. From day one, we’ve prioritized our customers in every design and development decision. Thank you to all our users for your support—we’re excited to continue delivering ground-breaking solutions." #fintech #innovation #MiddleEast #Africa

Exciting news! Tomorrow, our Founder and CEO Mounir Nakhla will be speaking at the EnterpriseAM Finance Forum. It’s an industry-leading event that brings together top decision makers in Egypt’s finance and banking industries to explore key trends and the future of the sector. Mounir will be joining the #NBFI Finance panel to talk about the resilience of Egyptian consumers, how both banks and non-bank financial institutions are stepping up to meet market needs, and the exciting new opportunities in lending. We look forward to a great discussion! The Enterprise Company Halan - حالا #fintech #Egypt #growth #opportunities

MNT-Halan has completed the successful acquisition of Tam Finans, one of Turkey’s leading finance companies, from Actera Group and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Together, the two are projected to have a loan book surpassing US $1 billion by the end of this year. MNT-Halan’s Founder and CEO Mounir Nakhla, said, “Today, MNT-Halan joins forces with Tam Finans to provide millions of businesses and consumers access to innovative financial services in Turkey. Combining Tam Finans’ credit models, distribution capabilities, and management team with MNT-Halan's technology, customer-facing app, and financial muscle will help complete the product offering and give greater confidence to all its stakeholders. Turkey and Egypt’s histories and cultures have been intertwined for hundreds of years and their current economic outlook points to a bright future that we are ready to capitalize on.” Expanding MNT-Halan's total addressable market to around 200 million people, this acquisition is a major accomplishment and marks our first major move outside of Egypt. We look forward to working with the Tams Finans team to achieve our shared vision of expanding financial inclusion in the region. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eyRBbz4K #GlobalExpansion #StrategicGrowth #Fintech #Turkey #Egypt

We are excited to announce that MNT-Halan has successfully closed a significant investment round, raising US $157.5 million from our partners IFC - International Finance Corporation, Development Partners International (DPI), Lorax Capital Partners, Apis Partners, Lunate, and GB Corp. This funding is an important milestone in achieving our goals for strategic growth and geographic expansion. Our gratitude goes out to our dedicated team, visionary investors, and supportive partners who have made this achievement possible. Stay tuned for exciting updates as we embark on this next phase of our journey. Read more about the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eVRG5_di #Fintech #Investment #StartupSuccess #FutureofFinance