MNT-Halan

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 

This weekend, MNT-Halan Founder and CEO Mounir Nakhla spoke at the Egypt EU Investment Conference alongside Egypt’s Minister of Communications, H.E Dr Amr Talat, CEO of General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) Hossam Heiba, Director of DG NEAR Mathieu Bousquet and Partner at 500 Global Amal Enan. Mounir spoke on the panel, “Leapfrogging with Technology and a Growing Entrepreneurship Ecosystem” about how technology is driving change and opportunities for investment in Egypt across industries. As MNT-Halan further expands its operations in the MENA region, we remain committed to driving technological innovation and financial inclusion both within Egypt's borders and beyond, and we look forward to continuing to support Egypt's start-up ecosystem. #MNTHalan #Egypt #fintech #investment

MNT-Halan's Chief Technology Officer Ahmed Mohsen and Chief Marketing Officer Sara Metwally recently spoke at the RiseUp Summit alongside other leaders from Egypt's #startup ecosystem.   Ahmed spoke on the "Building Data Driven Fintechs" panel about his experience leveraging data insights in building MNT-Halan's propriety core banking system software, Neuron - the first and only of its kind in the MENA region.   Sara joined a fireside chat to speak on visual storytelling and how to craft compelling narratives through cinematic advertising, speaking on MNT-Halan's recent popular Ramadan ad campaign featuring the Egyptian comedian, Chico.   #RiseUpSummitEgypt #fintech #Egypt

In an article for Global Finance Magazine, MNT-Halan founder and CEO Mounir Nakhla commented on Egypt’s economic outlook in light of recent EU, IMF, and ADQ deals. “We are at a point where some are still skeptical. The numbers say that we’re getting out of the big problem, but valuations of companies and assets have not yet adjusted. It’s a great time to invest in Egypt,” said Mounir.  Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/eGPfxWie #Egypt #fintech #investment

We are honored to announce that MNT-Halan has been awarded "Most Innovative Financial Technology Company" in both Africa and the Middle East by Global Finance Magazine, appearing alongside esteemed companies such as Revolut, Bank of America, and HSBC. Since our founding, MNT-Halan has been committed to revolutionizing access to financial services through cutting-edge technology. Our financial super app Halan - حالا was the first of its kind in Egypt, while Neuron - its underlying system - was the first proprietary core banking software system in the MENA region. “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, our fantastic MNT-Halan team and our very supportive shareholders,” said Founder and CEO Mounir Nakhla. You can read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eu8hAzx6 #innovation #fintech #unicorn