Sylndr Raises $15.7M in Series A to Revolutionize Egypt's Mobility Landscape
Deal News | May 20, 2025 | Aim Group
Sylndr, a prominent digital used-car dealership in Egypt, has successfully secured $15.7 million in a Series A equity round, spearheaded by Development Partners International via the Nclude Fund. This financial boost aims to enhance the digitization and transparency of car buying, selling, financing, and insurance processes. Since its inception in 2022, Sylndr has made significant strides by integrating features such as operational scalability, asset-backed financing, and real-time pricing into its marketplace. The company has launched new verticals like Sylndr Swift for auto financing, Sylndr Plus for inspections and ownership diligence, and Al-Ajans to aid dealers in digitization. These initiatives are designed to transform the mobility landscape in Egypt. The new capital will be deployed to widen geographic presence, refine pricing intelligence, diversify inventory, and fortify relationships with local dealers and financial bodies. Furthermore, this investment is set to expand Sylndr's product and service offerings. Notably, Sylndr previously secured a $7.5 million asset-backed working capital facility. The company's CEO, Omar El Defrawy, emphasized the significance of this investment in scaling operations and becoming Egypt's premier mobility platform.
Sectors
- Automotive
- Technology
- Financial Services
Geography
- Egypt – Sylndr is based in Egypt, and the funding will support its expansion across the country.
Industry
- Automotive – The funding supports Sylndr in enhancing its automotive marketplace through digital solutions and service offerings.
- Technology – Sylndr is focusing on digitization and technology to improve transparency and efficiency in the car trading process.
- Financial Services – The involvement of asset-backed financing and financial partnerships plays a key role in Sylndr's growth strategy.
Financials
- $15.7 million – The amount raised by Sylndr in its Series A funding round.
- $7.5 million – The previous asset-backed working capital facility secured by Sylndr last year.
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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Sylndr | Target Company | Company | An Egypt-based digital used-car dealership aiming to transform the mobility landscape. |
Development Partners International | Lead Investor | Company | A venture capital firm leading the Series A funding round via the Nclude Fund. |
Algebra Ventures | Investor | Company | Participated in Sylndr's Series A funding round. |
Nuwa Capital | Investor | Company | Participated in Sylndr's Series A funding round. |
Raed Ventures | Investor | Company | Participated in Sylndr's Series A funding round. |
Egyptian Gulf Holding | Investor | Company | Participated in Sylndr's Series A funding round. |
Uncovered Fund | Investor | Company | Participated in Sylndr's Series A funding round. |
Beltone Venture Capital | Investor | Company | Participated in Sylndr's Series A funding round. |
Camel Ventures | Investor | Company | Participated in Sylndr's Series A funding round. |
Omar El Defrawy | Co-founder and CEO | Person | CEO of Sylndr, overseeing the company's growth and strategic direction. |