WHO WE ARE
PHAROS HOLDING
established in 2004 by Elwy Taymour currently serving as CEO and board member is a Cairo-based firm that has undergone significant evolution since its inception. Originally launched as an investment bank offering a comprehensive suite of financial services, including brokerage, advisory, and asset management, the company has shifted its focus to become an investment firm specializing in tech-enabled non-banking financial service providers in Egypt.
WHAT WE DO
Pharos Holding has a rich history as a leading investment bank headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. Its diverse capabilities included managing Egypt’s third-largest brokerage business, an award-winning advisory firm specializing in local and regional cross-border transactions, and one of the country’s premier asset management companies. Pharos also operated a private equity arm, supported by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which provided seed funding to emerging technology companies in Egypt through an incubation program.
In 2020, Pharos strategically transitioned from the traditional investment banking model to focus on becoming an investment company specializing in tech-enabled non-banking financial services. This shift was marked by notable investments, including Egypt’s first nano-lender, Kashat. The firm later merged Kashat into Raseedi B.V., a company dedicated to building the largest community for underbanked populations, where Kashat now powers its online lending capabilities.
Our Services
Explore Our Services
Creators and Incubators
At Pharos, we transform ideas into reality by nurturing them and securing support from investors. Over the past seven years, we have successfully launched two groundbreaking companies in Egypt...
Seed Investors in Regulated Tech-Enabled Companies
For the last eight years, Pharos has championed growth in non-banking financial services by investing in innovative, early-stage ideas ...
Bookkeeping
Pharos has established itself as Egypt’s leading independent non-bank bookkeeper. We provide trusted bookkeeping services to all brokerage firms in Egypt, as well as to high-net-worth individuals
Kashat
Egypt’s first online nano-lending platform. Supported by a diverse network of high-net-worth individuals and top-tier investors, including Plug N Play and Africa Invest, Kashat operates as a fully licensed microfinance company regulated by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA). We worked closely with the FRA to establish the regulatory framework for nano-lending in Egypt. Currently, Kashat is undergoing a merger with Raseedi to enhance their online lending capabilities.
Abgad
Egypt’s first education-focused consumer lending platform, also regulated by the FRA. Abgad not only supports families with educational expenses but also partners with educational institutions to manage cash flow and collaborates with corporations to address employees’ family needs. Our network spans over 70 institutions, showcasing our commitment to advancing financial inclusion in education.
El Game3eya
A groundbreaking platform for digital ROSCA (Rotating Savings and Credit Association) solutions.
ElGameya is a fintech startup that digitizes the traditional money cycles also known as ROSCA by offering a fully digital and user-friendly platform that provides you with a fast and convenient way to save money and be in control of your finances.
Fawateerak
Egypt’s first education-focused consumer lending platform, also regulated by the FRA. Abgad not only supports families with educational expenses but also partners with educational institutions to manage cash flow and collaborates with corporations to address employees’ family needs. Our network spans over 70 institutions, showcasing our commitment to advancing financial inclusion in education.
Contact
Pharos Holding for Financial Investments
4a Ibn Zanki Street, Suite 16 Zamalek. Cairo 11211, Egypt
info@pharosholding.com
+2 (02) 27373483
+2 (02) 27373482