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Top Story: Beltone and Telda Partners to Expand Digital Inveasting and Democratise Investment Access in Egypt
Egyptian investment bank and asset manager, Beltone has partnered with fintech platform, Telda to distribute its investment products through the Telda mobile app.
The partnership will allow Telda users to open investment accounts digitally and invest in a range of Beltone-managed funds directly from their smartphones, eliminating the need for physical paperwork, branch visits, or lengthy onboarding processes.
The deal comes as Egypt experiences a surge in retail investing, driven by fintech adoption, regulatory reforms, and growing interest among younger investors seeking alternatives to traditional savings products.
“Our partnership with Telda reflects our commitment to broadening access to investment solutions while evolving how investors engage with financial products in an increasingly digital environment. Through this collaboration, we are extending trusted investment products to a broader segment of users through a seamless and accessible experience,” Khalil El Bawab, MBA, CEO of Local and Regional Markets at Beltone Holding, said.
“This partnership marks an important step toward delivering a more integrated financial experience for our users by bringing together everyday financial services and investment solutions within a single platform,” said Ahmed Sabbah, CEO of Telda.
Quadri Adejumo brings you all the details. Read it here
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On Startup News:
Mastercard Foundation, EdVentures Select 13 Egyptian Startups to Advance Education Innovation Across Africa
The Mastercard Foundation and EdVentures have selected 13 education technology (EdTech) startups for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Egypt, deepening efforts to transform learning, skills development, and employability opportunities across Africa through technology-driven solutions.
The latest intake expands the programme’s portfolio to 36 startups supported across three cohorts, underscoring growing investment in innovative educational ventures capable of addressing some of the continent’s most pressing learning and workforce challenges.
The fellowship, which is implemented by EdVentures, the corporate venture capital arm of Nahdet Misr Group, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation through its Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, is designed to accelerate the growth of promising African EdTech companies.
Speaking at the kick-off event for the third cohort, Dalia Ibrahim, Founder and CEO of EdVentures, emphasized the importance of collaboration in driving educational change.
“At EdVentures, we believe that transforming education requires more than innovative technologies; it requires strong partnerships that bring together shared expertise, resources, and a common vision for impact,” she said.
Yakub Abdulrasheed brings you all the details. Read here
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UniAbuja Students Explore AI-Powered Career Guidance as Faculty Deepens Practical Learning, here.
Quote of the Day:
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is equivalent to magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke.
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Best, Yakub.
