Balad secures strategic investment to expand remittances in Egypt

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Balad secured a majority strategic investment from EFG Holding to expand its remittance business in Egypt. The company plans to scale consumer remittances and provide infrastructure that lets other financial institutions offer remittance services. It also aims to expand into Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, and Saudi Arabia. The deal gives EFG the option to acquire Balad outright within four years, while First Circle keeps its stake for now.

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Date August 13, 2026 Announcement date
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Company balad.me Funded company

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Sectors
Fintech, Banking and Payments General Fintech Payment Processing
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