MINT, the startup accelerator and entrepreneurship platform backed by Egypt’s EGBANK, attracted $4 million in external investment for its participating startups during 2025, according to the bank’s latest sustainability report.
The figure rose from $3.8 million in 2024. MINT supported 18 startups last year, including four fintech companies, compared with 12 startups, including two fintech companies, in 2024. The platform also held two alumni and founder events involving 15 startups.
Through its MINT Fintech Hackathon, the bank engaged 11 teams in 2025, with three teams winning support. Selected startups moved into incubation and further development programs, the report said.
MINT Talks attracted 300 participants during the year, while the platform’s activities contributed to the opening of 5,808 bank accounts. The conversion rate from program participation to banking product usage reached 78%.
The bank also said its FEMpower initiative aims to reach 1,500 young women across Egypt through career guidance and skills development. Separately, MINT supported a women-led startup working with 50 female entrepreneurs.
EGBANK’s SME customer base grew 70% to 1,001 clients in 2025, while its SME loan portfolio reached EGP 2.9 billion.
Source: Fintech Gate
