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Telda
A financial brand built for Millennials and GenZ to take the pain out of peer-to-peer payments
About Telda
Telda is a fintech startup that offers a simple and user-friendly platform for sending, spending, and saving money. The company operates in the financial services market, primarily serving individuals who require an easy and efficient way to manage their finances. Telda's services are accessible through their mobile application, where users can order a Telda card using just their ID and receive it instantly at zero fees.
The company's business model revolves around providing a seamless digital banking experience. Users can send and request money in seconds, free of charge, and express their payments with GIFs, emojis, or personal notes. The Telda card can be used for online and in-store purchases, and cash withdrawals from any ATM worldwide.
Telda also offers a feature that allows users to track their spending habits, sorting payments into groups like shopping, groceries, and more. This helps users to better understand and manage their financial habits.
In terms of security, Telda uses biometric identification to ensure a safe and secure user experience. If a user loses their Telda card, they can easily lock it from their controls page. The company also offers 24/7 in-app chat support for any difficulties or questions users may have.
Telda is regulated by the Central Bank of Egypt and operates in partnership with Banque Du Caire and Mastercard, adding a layer of credibility and security to its operations.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- Cairo, Egypt
- Employees
- 275
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 90.6/100
- Industry
- Fintech
- Sub-industry
- Payments, Banking
- Sector
- Fintech, Challenger Bank, financial inclusion
- Technology
- Mobile app
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2c
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Oct 2022 | $20M | $80M | Block · Global Founders Capital · Sequoia | ↗ |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | May 2021 | $5M | $20M | Class 5 Global · Sequoia · Global Founders Capital | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Telda is 37K monthly website visits, down 56% over the last three months. Telda's team grew 3.8% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
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Seed4 investors entered at this stage
Sequoia
Class 5 Global
Global Founders Capital
Block
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Byld Ventures
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