Thndr
Egyptian app for investing in stocks, bonds and funds from small amounts
Based in Cairo, founded 2019
The numbers
2019Founded
Why it matters
Thndr received Egypt's first new brokerage licence since 2008 and now holds about $960 million in platform assets. In 2024, 82% of new investors registering on the Egyptian Exchange came in through Thndr, and it has since added Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange access and is seeking a Saudi licence.
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