About Us | Paymob

ABOUT PAYMOB

Paymob, MENA-P’s Leading Financial Services Enabler
At Paymob, we’re on a journey to transform digital payments across the MENAP region.

We’re redefining payments for the world’s leading companies

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Our Journey

Our Mission

Started Locally,Expanded Globally

2015Launch of New PayoffThree co-founders, Islam Shawky, Alain El-Hajj, and Mostafa Menessy, came together and started Paymob, a payment processing platform. The trio had a dream to change the payments and fintech ecosystem in Egypt

2016Launch of New PayoffIn September, Paymob raised its first funding round, a venture round from leading Egyptian investment firm A15.

2018Launch of New PayoffPaymob acquired its first payment facilitator license.

2020Launch of New PayoffWith a desire to grow further, the co-founders continued their growth plans for Paymob, adding more financial products and services. They also enticed new investors to help shape the company Paymob raised a Series A round worth $3.5 million, led by FMO and Global Ventures. .

2021Launch of New PayoffContinuing its growth trajectory, Paymob raised another round in April, this time worth $15 million from current investor Global Ventures

2022Launch of New Payoff For many companies, 2022 was just another year. But for Paymob, 2022 was a year of expansion. Taking its growth plans to a new level, Paymob raised $50 million in a Series B funding round through 12 investors, chief among whom were global names like Clay Point Investors, Kora, A15, Global Ventures, and PayPal Ventures. Paymob also expanded its operations to Pakistan, where it has been serving merchants ever since.

2023Launch of New PayoffPaymob took its business to the next level and expanded its operations to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

2024Launch of New PayoffPaymob continues to expand its presence in the MENA region, particularly the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Paymob commenced operations, supporting merchants with physical and online payment solutions in the Sultanate of Oman.

Board of Directors

Mostafa El MennesyCo-founder and Chief Technology Officer

Alain El-HajjCo-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Islam ShawkyCo-Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Meet Our Team

Gillan ShaabanChief Commercial Officer (CCO)

Omar El-GammalEVP of Global Business Development

Omar HaddadGCC General Manager

Aya IbrahimRegional Commercial Director

Mohamed El AyahEgypt Country Manager

Mohamed GamalKSA Director Of Sales

Mohamed EzzElDinUAE & Oman - Director Of Sales

Ahmed AbassEgypt Director Of Sales

Trusted by
the Top Businesses

Our track record speaks for itself. See for yourself the reasons top businesses trust us for.

Working with this fintech company has been a game-changer for our business. Their innovative solutions and seamless API integration have allowed us to expand globally and increase our revenue significantly.

Abdelwahab Mo.

CEO OF SYMPL

Thanks to their PCI security certification, we can confidently offer our customers a secure and seamless payment experience. The ability to complete transactions without leaving our platform has enhanced trust, customer satisfaction, and conversion rates.