Pharos Holding for Financial Investments

Pharos Holding, established in 2004 by Elwy Taymour—currently serving as CEO and board member—is a Cairo-based firm that has undergone significant evolution since its inception. Originally launched as an investment bank offering a comprehensive suite of financial services, including brokerage, advisory, and asset management, the company has expanded its focus to become an investment firm specializing in tech-enabled non-banking financial service providers in Egypt. Pharos Holding takes pride in pioneering innovative ventures, including sponsoring Egypt's first nano-lending platform, Kashat, and the country's inaugural education-focused consumer lending platform, Abgad. These achievements underscore the company’s commitment to driving innovation in the financial services sector. The firm’s accomplishments have been internationally recognized, including being named "Best Equity Research Company" by International Finance Magazine in 2018 and "Best Investment Bank in Egypt" by Global Finance Magazine in the same year.