1. Youssef Sakr

Age: 29
Occupation: Cofounder & Chief Credit Officer of WeLend
Nationality: Egyptian
Residence: Egypt
Category: Commerce & Finance

Sakr cofounded WeLend with Peter Ramzy and Hossam Nabil (both over 30) in 2024. The fintech company offers a digital platform addressing SMEs financing needs by partnering with financial institutions. It has signed financing contracts for SMEs totaling approximately $850,000 and is processing another $2.1 million in requests. Funding is sourced from partners including GlobalCorp, EFG Hermes, Al Oula, and Tamweely. WeLend has secured $240,000 in funding from Orbit Sanabil, UI Investment, and U.S.-based angel investors.