• Egypt-based fintech Nexta has raised a $2.2 million pre-Seed funding round, led by Disruptech with participation from some international investors.
• Founded in 2021 by Ibrahim Farag and Ahmed Hisham, Nexta is a “next-generation banking” platform that allows users to transfer money and aggregate their existing payment cards into one Nexta card. 
• Nexta will utilise its newly acquired funds to launch digital banking solutions, as well as support its effort in expanding its market and continuing its strategic partnerships.

Press release:

After successfully satisfying all CBE regulations and requirements, the Egypt-based fintech and next-generation banking platform Nexta is set to debut powered by its newly secured $2.2 million funding. The pre-Seed round was led by Disruptech with the participation of key international backers.

Nexta, the fintech challenger, intends to redefine the meaning of user experience for all digital natives and their households throughout Egypt. Introducing “next-generation banking,” Nexta promises better everyday lives for Egyptians via providing what is known as “lifestyle banking”. This comes side by side with an unparalleled digital experience. A Nexta card will aggregate the users’ existing payment cards, allow for easy and reliable money transfer, and a multitude of other features to come. 

Founded by Ibrahim Farag and Ahmed Hisham in 2021, with a seasoned team and visionary BOD, Nexta is expected to rise quickly in the Egyptian Fintech scene and create a unique experience for the Egyptian population, a “next-generation banking” experience. Ibrahim Farag, Nexta’s CEO, remarks: “We are proud to secure the trust of the CBE and Visa, and this is only the beginning. This is shaping up to be a highly competitive market. We await the formal announcement of the EKYC and Digital Banking Guidelines to be one of the early applicants. This is a vast market, and we are leading the wave.” 

After locking a solid partnership with Visa, the world leader in digital payments, and securing a partnership with one of the largest state-owned banks in Egypt and Africa.

The Egypt-based fintech aspires to lead the wave of what will be a competitive and healthy market. Ahmed Hisham, Nexta’s Managing Director, comments: “We at Nexta believe that our competitive edge is further highlighted through the mere fact that we have created a strong team, empowered through its diversity in expertise, backgrounds, and exposure. Nexta pledges to provide a new and wholesome banking experience for numerous market segments and contribute as a significant player to the creation of the Egyptian era of digitisation. Our partnership with Visa allows for exchanging expertise and penetrating an upcoming market.” Malak ElBaba, Egypt  Country Manager at Visa, added “We are delighted with such partnership as it aligns with our strategy to backing Fintech as the enablers for financial inclusion. Nexta needed a partner that was committed to supporting their breakthrough into the market and delivering something truly distinctive. That’s where Visa is able to support with its global network capabilities and cross-market expertise. 

Nexta will be able to utilise its newly acquired funds to launch its much anticipated digital banking solutions, as well as support its effort in expanding its market and continuing its strategic partnerships. Mohamed Okasha, Managing Partner at Disruptech concluded, “We believe that Egypt is witnessing a complete phase of digital transformation, thanks to the unprecedented support from the CBE. We are confident that Nexta’s strong team is well-positioned to pave the way in innovation with its disruptive offerings.”