Led by Egyptian exec Karim Awad, EFG Hermes raises capital by $52.9 million
The capital raise will be funded by the group’s retained earnings and will be distributed over 194.61 million shares.
North Africa
Led by Egyptian billionaire Sawiris family, Orascom Development reports $17.9 million in profit in Q1 2022
Orascom Development offers a portfolio of world-class destinations around the world.
Egyptian tycoon Ahmed El Sewedy’s electric company launches Africa’s first busway dielectric system facility
The facility is one of the largest in the Middle East, offering sandwiched non-ventilated busway systems.
Tunisian tycoon Moncef Mzabi gains $3.4 million from stake in Tunis-based automobile retailer
His company ARTES is a leading player in the automotive industry in Tunisia and North Africa.
Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris gains $1.27 billion from stake in OCI N.V.
The billion-dollar bump in his net worth is due to the company’s year-to-date gains.
Egyptian businessman Hatem Samir’s GlobalCorp acquired by SPE Capital
Samir controls a 10-percent stake in GlobalCorp.
Egyptian fintech founder Ashraf Sabry loses $1.4 million from Fawry stake in 38 days
Fawry is one of Africa’s few listed fintech companies.
Led by Polish entrepreneur Iliana Montauk, Manara raises $3 million to expand talent pool in North Africa
The edtech startup was founded last year by Montauk and Laila Abudahi.
Wealthy Egyptian Khamis family loses $25.2 million from stake in Oriental Weavers
The family is set to earn $23.9 million in final dividends from their stake in the leading carpet manufacturer.
Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris now wealthier than Henry Samueli; net worth over $7.25 billion
The billionaire’s net worth has risen by $738 million since the start of the year.
Egyptian entrepreneur Islam Shawky’s Paymob raises $50 million in round led by PayPal Ventures
Paymob’s total funding since its inception seven years ago is more than $68.5 million.
Moroccan tycoon Adil Douiri’s Mutandis posts $42 million in revenue in Q1 2022
The market value of Douiri’s 6.88-percent interest in Mutandis is assessed at $15.36 million.
Moroccan billionaire Alami Lazraq gains $42.2 million from stake in Casablanca-based home builder
Lazraq is one of Morocco’s wealthiest businesspeople.
Egyptian mogul Ahmed Ezz gains $35.3 million in 19 days from stake in steelmaker
Ezz is one of the wealthiest men in Egypt.
Egyptian mogul Hani Berzi gains $23 million in 47 days from stake in Edita Food Industries
The gains are due to a double-digit percent increase in the company’s share price.
Tunisian tycoon Abdelwaheb Ben Ayed has lost over $2.8 million from stake in Poulina Group
Ben Ayed owns a beneficial 3.4-percent stake in the conglomerate.