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Paymob
Paymob is an infrastructure technology enabler providing digital payment solutions and APIs to empower financial service providers and businesses of various sizes across the Middle East and Africa.
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Paymob at a glance
Paymob is a fintech company headquartered in Egypt. It has raised at least $107M across the 2 funding rounds on record. Its most recent funding round, Seed, raised $35M in September 2026. Xcout tracks 4 named people at Paymob, including Islam Shawky (Paymob Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)).
Paymob leadership
- Islam ShawkyPaymob Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Alain El-HajjPaymob Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Mostafa MenessyPaymob Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Mostafa El MenessyCo-Founder
Paymob funding rounds
At least $107M raised across the 2 rounds on record. Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | $35M | 9 named | |
| Series B | $72M | — |
Who invested in each round, lead investors, valuations and the co-investor graph — open the full funding history →
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Paymob competitors
A few of Paymob's closest competitors — see the full list of competitors and alternatives →
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More on Paymob in Xcout Intel
- 4 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- 2 funding rounds with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
- 2 corporate events with sources — deals, leadership changes, layoffs
- The full competitor set, tracking, exports and API access