Banque Misr Entrusts DPI Venture Capital to Propel Africa's Largest Fintech Fund Forward

May 23, 2025
Banque Misr Entrusts DPI Venture Capital to Propel Africa's Largest Fintech Fund Forward
  • Since March 2022, Nclude has invested over $42.5 million in 12 transactions, supporting notable companies such as Paymob, Khazna, Flapkap, and Connect Money.

  • Ahmed Sobhy, CIO of Banque Misr, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership with DPI, aiming to foster innovation and transform businesses into leaders in their respective fields.

  • Banque Misr, the anchor investor in the Nclude Fund launched in 2022, has transitioned the management of the fund to DPI Venture Capital to enhance early-stage fintech companies.

  • The Nclude Fund, which is Africa's largest fintech-focused fund, currently manages $105 million with a target size of $150 million.

  • Launched with support from the Central Bank of Egypt, Nclude is backed by major Egyptian banks and financial service LPs, including e-Finance Investment Group, EBC, and Mastercard.

  • The fund is allowed to invest up to 30% of its commitments in companies across the wider Middle East and Africa, further strengthening Egypt's status as a fintech hub.

  • Hisham Okasha, CEO of Banque Misr, emphasized the fund's critical role in supporting venture capital and integrating fintech companies into the bank's ecosystem.

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