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Balad

Balad

Private

Last Round

Pre Seed

May 8, 2023

Momentum

Top 1%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Balad is a fintech company that provides an API-enabled cross-border remittance and bill payment platform for global money transfer operators and fintechs to serve the Egyptian market.

Sector

FinTech

Verticals

Digital Payments, Foreign Exchange, API Management, Workflow Automation

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Usage-Based SaaS, Services & Consulting

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

cross-border paymentspayment infrastructureremittanceAPI platformfintech APIpayout networkmoney transferpayment railstransaction processingpayment gatewayworkflow automationanti-money launderingAMLB2B paymentsembedded finance

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Balad Comparables

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Balad Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Pre SeedMay 8, 2023

Key People

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Adham Azzam

CEO Co-Founder

Founding Team

Balad Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Balad investors
InvestorRounds
Launch Africa VenturesPre Seed
Magic FundPre Seed
MAGIC FundPre Seed
Future AfricaPre Seed
First Circle CapitalPre Seed
Acasia VenturesPre Seed
Sunny Side Venture PartnersPre Seed

Market signals

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  • Aug 21, 2026

    Grew 18% QoQ, from 38 to 45 employees.

  • Jul 23, 2026

    Grew 32% QoQ, from 34 to 45 employees.

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  • partners_withAug 12, 2026

    Balad partnered with Banque du Caire on Feb 1st '25.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Balad a public or private company?

Balad is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Balad?

Balad is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Balad worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Balad is not publicly available.

Can I buy Balad stock?

Balad shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was Balad's last funding round?

Balad's most recent funding round was Pre Seed on May 8, 2023.

Who are the main investors in Balad?

Key investors in Balad include Acasia Ventures.

Will Balad IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Balad.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersCairo
Employee Range16
Year Founded2022
Last FundingMay 8, 2023

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