HSBC Tech Lending Programme

Financing innovative companies driving the new economy

Embark on a digital transformation journey

We know that a successful and modern economy relies on the creativity of innovative risk-takers who generate value sustainably across different economic sectors.

Entrepreneurs require dedicated financial support as they progress from early to growth stage, and we aim to provide solutions enabling you to accelerate at scale and build category-defining disruptive businesses.

Our proposition includes the HSBC Tech Lending Programme, worth up to EGP 1bn, for Egypt’s most promising technology founders.

HSBC Tech Lending Programme at a Glance

Egypt’s start-up ecosystem and its early-stage technology founders are developing some of the most dynamic technology solutions integral to the new economy and the country’s rapid expansion.

We are committed to accelerating their growth trajectory and supporting Egypt’s transformation goals by financing innovative companies driving that evolution.

We provide mentoring from a global pool of technology banking experts connected to financial sponsorship networks in leading hubs including London, New York and San Francisco and the regional thoroughfares of Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai.

Available to:

New and existing HSBC customers
Companies with revenue traction and at least 1 year of audited financials
Companies backed by credible investors
Businesses with strong B2B propositions operating in e-commerce, logistics, enterprise software and sectors supporting sustainable development goals, including CleanTech, AgriTech, EdTech and HealthTech.

HSBC stands alongside entrepreneurs and businesses aspiring to be category-defining international companies. Contact us to find out more.

You can avail the benefits of both the HSBC Istidama Programme and the HSBC Tech Lending Programme simultaneously. Please find more information about the HSBC Istidama Programme here.

Our Products and Solutions

Working Capital

The fuel of business growth. Optimise your working capital by gaining complete visibility of your supply chain and transactions.

Cash Management

Take control of your cash flow and enhance forecasting with our award-winning flexible and customisable HSBCnet platform.

Corporate Cards

To better manage employee spending and procurement needs, HSBC provides corporate cards for day-to-day expenses.

Digital Solutions

Utilise our digital solutions to enhance the efficiency and visibility of your business transactions with optimal security and control.

Payroll Solutions

Simplify your payroll process, manage procurement and save costs with solutions that allow you to focus on running your business.

Foreign Exchange Solutions

Leverage our transactional, hedging and investment expertise to attain your global objectives.

Business Banking Accounts

Access a suite of carefully crafted solutions that combine everyday banking needs with the tools to help you define the new economy.

Dedicated Support

Work with your dedicated HSBC Business Banking team and our innovative banking capabilities to help you grow your initiatives at scale.

Tech in Egypt

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is the fastest-growing sector in the Egyptian economy. ICT’s contribution to national GDP rose from 3.2% to 5% in FY2021/22.

Source: Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

Funding in Egypt

Venture capital funding growth in Egypt has grown at a staggering rate of less than $10mn in 2015 to more than $500mn in 2021.

Source: Magnitt 2022 Emerging Venture Markets Report

Disclaimer:

Any products and services related to the HSBC Tech Lending Programme are subject to our Terms and Conditions and all relevant onboarding checks and credit approval processes of HSBC Bank Egypt S.A.E. The HSBC Tech Lending Programme is intended to run from September 2022 to 2023. These Terms and Conditions are not applicable to our personal banking accounts, for which separate terms apply.

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