Flend Awarded Egypt’s First Startup Label Certificate at National Charter Event

Write Hatem Mohamed

Flend Awarded Egypt’s First Startup Label Certificate at National Charter Event

Flend Makes History as First Startup to Receive Official Label

Flend, Egypt’s leading digital SME financing platform, announced yesterday that it has officially received Egypt’s first Startup Label Certificate during the “Collaborative Meeting for Activating the Egypt Startup Charter,” organized by the Egypt Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

High-Level Government Recognition for the Startup Ecosystem
The event was held under the patronage and attendance of senior government officials leading Egypt’s national entrepreneurship agenda, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to formalize and strengthen the startup ecosystem.
The Startup Label Certificate was officially awarded to Flend by:

H.E. Dr. Hussein Eissa, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and Chairman of the Ministerial Group for Entrepreneurship
H.E. Dr. Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development
H.E. Hassan El Raddad, Minister of Manpower
H.E. Dr. Basel Rahmy, CEO of MSMEDA

The certificate was received on behalf of Flend by Nehal Helmy, Co-Founder of Flend.

A Milestone for Fintech and SME Financing
As a fintech platform transforming SME financing through fast, technology-driven financial solutions, Flend views this recognition as a strong endorsement of its mission to empower businesses and contribute to economic growth in Egypt.

Commenting on the occasion, Nehal Helmy, Co-Founder of Flend, said:
“Receiving Egypt’s first Startup Label Certificate is a proud and defining moment for Flend. This recognition reflects the strength of our vision to transform SME financing through technology and innovation, while also highlighting the government’s commitment to building a more supportive and structured environment for startups in Egypt.”

Official Endorsement of Innovation and Investment Readiness
The Startup Label serves as an official government-recognized classification for startups that meet national standards for innovation, scalability, technology enablement, and investment readiness.

Flend remains committed to expanding access to finance for SMEs, accelerating digital financial inclusion, and supporting sustainable economic development across Egypt.
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Flend Makes History as First Startup to Receive Official Label
Cairo, May 15, 2026 – Flend, Egypt’s leading digital SME financing platform, announced yesterday that it has officially received Egypt’s first Startup Label Certificate during the “Collaborative Meeting for Activating the Egypt Startup Charter,” organized by the Egypt Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

High-Level Government Recognition for the Startup Ecosystem
The event was held under the patronage and attendance of senior government officials leading Egypt’s national entrepreneurship agenda, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to formalize and strengthen the startup ecosystem.
The Startup Label Certificate was officially awarded to Flend by H.E. Dr. Hussein Eissa, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and Chairman of the Ministerial Group for Entrepreneurship; H.E. Dr. Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development; H.E. Hassan El Raddad, Minister of Manpower; and H.E. Dr. Basel Rahmy, CEO of MSMEDA.
The certificate was received on behalf of Flend by Nehal Helmy, Co-Founder of Flend.

A Milestone for Fintech and SME Financing
As a fintech platform transforming SME financing through fast, technology-driven financial solutions, Flend views this recognition as a strong endorsement of its mission to empower businesses and contribute to economic growth in Egypt.
Commenting on the occasion, Nehal Helmy, Co-Founder of Flend, said: “Receiving Egypt’s first Startup Label Certificate is a proud and defining moment for Flend. This recognition reflects the strength of our vision to transform SME financing through technology and innovation, while also highlighting the government’s commitment to building a more supportive and structured environment for startups in Egypt.”

Official Endorsement of Innovation and Investment Readiness
The Startup Label serves as an official government-recognized classification for startups that meet national standards for innovation, scalability, technology enablement, and investment readiness.
Flend remains committed to expanding access to finance for SMEs, accelerating digital financial inclusion, and supporting sustainable economic development across Egypt.