Egypt's Catalyst Secures $12.5M to Expand Financing Services

Egypt’s Catalyst Leasing & Factoring, a subsidiary of Catalyst Partners Middle East, has secured new banking facilities worth $12.5 million (EGP 600 million) from a consortium of banks, including Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Egypt, Suez Canal Bank, and the National Bank of Egypt. The company plans to increase the total value of these facilities to around EGP 1.2 billion by the end of 2025 as part of its strategy to diversify funding sources and expand its portfolio in the local market. Founded in 2013, Catalyst Partners provides investment banking, private equity, and non-banking financial services (NBFIs) across the Middle East. Through its leasing and factoring arm, the company focuses on providing financing solutions for medium- and large-scale businesses, aiming to support their growth and liquidity needs. The move comes as Egypt’s NBFI sector experiences rapid growth, driven by government initiatives to expand private sector access to financing. Leasing and factoring are increasingly seen as critical tools for reducing dependence on traditional bank lending, stimulating investment projects, and driving broader economic activity. Catalyst said the new facilities will enable it to develop tailored financing products for various industries, strengthening its competitiveness while supporting the country’s efforts to foster innovation and sustainable growth.