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Egyptian startup Swypex has unveiled its one-stop financial management platform designed to streamline business operations.
The launch comes after the company secured a US$4 million seed funding round led by prominent venture capital firm Accel, marking their first investment in the region’s fintech sector.
Founded by a trio of entrepreneurs – Ahmad Mokhtar, Tarek Mokhtar, and Sasan Hezarkhani – Swypex offers businesses a unified platform integrating financial dashboards, smart corporate cards, and seamless connections with existing financial systems and accounting software.
The company positions itself as the first comprehensive solution of its kind in Egypt.
Swypex promises to eliminate financial inefficiencies and unlock a business’ full potential by consolidating payments, invoice management, and smart corporate cards into a single platform.
This reportedly simplifies financial management, allowing businesses to automate workflows and make payments more effortlessly.
The seed funding round, led by Accel, signifies strong investor confidence in Swypex. Accel is joined by Foundation Ventures, The Raba Partnership, and a group of prominent angel investors.
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