Ayman Eissawy is truly one of Egypt's most prominent entrepreneurs in the startup and FinTech space. He's made a name for himself as a key driver of financial innovation across the Arab region, with a strong presence in Egypt, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia.
His entrepreneurial journey began when Ayman Eissawy launched Lndy, where he serves as Co-founder and CEO. Lndy offers innovative financial solutions and alternative financing, making it easier for individuals and businesses to access credit and financial services using digital technology.
Before that, Ayman led Tawseel in Egypt as General Manager and Co-founder, working to develop the logistics and smart transportation sector. He also served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and General Manager for PayTabs in Egypt, helping the company expand regionally and solidify its presence in the electronic payments market.
Areas of Expertise and Skills
Digital Finance (FinTech Expert): He has extensive experience in engineering digital financial solutions.
Growth and Expansion: Ayman boasts a strong track record in building powerful teams and scaling startups from their initial setup to full growth.
Investor Relations: He's an active participant in Venture Capital (VC) networks and entrepreneur communities like Endeavor.
His Key Activities in 2025 and Beyond
Leading Connect Money Towards Regional Expansion
Currently, Ayman's main focus is launching and leading Connect Money, a company that recently closed an $8 million Seed Round led by DisrupTech Ventures and Algebra Ventures. His efforts are centered on expanding into the Egyptian and Moroccan markets, launching 5 new business sectors, and offering white-label cards to companies. This makes it easier for businesses to issue payment cards without needing traditional banking infrastructure.
Transforming Lucky ONE into a Profitable Credit Platform
As Co-founder and Chairman of Lucky ONE, Ayman oversaw its transformation from a cashback and shopping deals program into a full-fledged credit platform. This move significantly boosted the company's standing as a major competitor in the FinTech market, helping it achieve sustainable profitability in the first quarter of 2025.
Regional Expansion and Global Presence
Ayman is actively pursuing a cross-border expansion strategy, with ongoing operations in Morocco and exploring opportunities in Saudi Arabia through embedded finance solutions. He has also attended major global events like Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh (September 2025) and the Forbes Middle East Forum in Davos (January 2026), solidifying his position as an influential leader in the FinTech sector both regionally and internationally.
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