Money Fellows, the Egyptian fintech digitizing traditional money circles, has been named one of Egypt’s Top Startups for 2025, with Founder and CEO Ahmed Wadi receiving an honor at the recent Egypt for the Best Summit 2026 in Cairo. The award acknowledges the company’s significant growth and its impact on the country’s financial technology landscape.
Quick Facts
- Company: Money Fellows named a Top Startup for 2025.
- Event: Recognition at the 11th Egypt for the Best Summit.
- Reason: For rapid growth and advancing Egypt’s fintech sector.
National Recognition for Fintech Innovation
The honor was presented during the 11th edition of the summit, an annual economic event held under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly. The event, themed “Leading the Narrative… Shaping the Future,” gathered senior government officials and business leaders to celebrate companies strengthening the Egyptian market.
Money Fellows was selected for its success in building a trusted digital platform that has attracted millions of users. The company’s model provides secure and flexible financial solutions, modernizing traditional saving practices and helping to draw regional and international investment into Egypt’s tech ecosystem.
CEO Credits Team for Driving Financial Inclusion
Commenting on the award, Ahmed Wadi, Founder and CEO of Money Fellows, credited his team for the achievement. “We are proud of this recognition, which crowns years of dedication and innovation by the Money Fellows team,” he stated. “It reflects the confidence of economic institutions in our vision to develop digital financial solutions that empower individuals to make more informed financial decisions.”
Wadi also highlighted the broader role of startups in the national economy. “We believe startups play a pivotal role in supporting the national economy by introducing innovative, technology-driven business models,” he added. “At Money Fellows, we continue to develop financial solutions that meet users’ evolving needs and contribute to building a more inclusive and sustainable financial future.”
About Money Fellows
Money Fellows is a Cairo-based fintech company that offers a digital platform for collaborative group savings and lending, modernizing the traditional ROSCA (Rotating Savings and Credit Association) model known as “gam’eya” in Egypt. By providing digital savings and credit solutions, the company aims to expand access to formal financial services for millions, supporting Egypt’s national goals for financial inclusion and a digital economy.
Source: Zawya
