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Egypt’s Nawy, the largest proptech in Africa, lands a $52M Series A to take onMENA
Nawy, Africa's largest proptech, has secured $52M in Series A funding to enhance its real estate platform across MENA. Founded in 2019 by a team addressing Egypt's fragmented market, Nawy combines property listings with brokerage services. This raises the total funding to $75M, with plans to expand and innovate in real estate accessibility, amidst growing demand for property as a hedge against inflation.
Key points
- Nawy was founded in 2019 by Mostafa El Beltagy and others to improve the Egyptian real estate market's transparency.
- The company raised $52M in Series A funding, led by Partech Africa, and $23M in debt from Egyptian banks, totaling $75M.
- Nawy's platform has over 3,000 active brokerages and attracts over a million monthly visitors.
- The launch of products like NawyShares and 'Move Now Pay Later' facilitates property investment for middle-income Egyptians.
- Despite economic challenges, Nawy's revenue has grown significantly, capitalizing on real estate as a hedge against currency devaluation.
- Nawy plans to expand into Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, acquiring smaller firms to streamline services.
Why it matters
- The rise of proptech aligns with increasing digitization trends in real estate across the globe.
- Current economic conditions emphasize the need for transparent and efficient real estate solutions, reflecting similar trends in other markets.
- Nawy’s approach mirrors global shifts toward accessible investments in real estate, catering to middle-income populations facing financial barriers.
Nawy's funding reflects a strategic move to enhance accessibility and efficiency in real estate, with significant growth prospects in the MENA region, poised to reshape how property transactions are conducted.