Ahli Fintech, a subsidiary of Jordan Ahli Bank, hosted a Demo Day for the second cohort of startups participating in its accelerator program, Ahli Fintech Accelerator. The event gathered prominent leaders and executives from Jordan’s financial sector, investors from Jordan and the region, and influencers in the fintech and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Central Bank of Jordan Governor
In his speech, Dr. Adel Al Sharkas, Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan, praised the efforts of the event organizers, highlighting the importance of supporting entrepreneurs in fintech and banking services in Jordan. He affirmed that Jordanian startups are making significant achievements locally and regionally.
Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship
His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Hanandeh expressed his pride in the progress of Jordan’s fintech sector, noting its long history of innovation since the establishment of the first local fintech company 35 years ago. He emphasized that the local infrastructure strongly supports innovation and creativity in this sector.
Chairman of Jordan Ahli Bank
Mr. Saad Al Masri, Chairman of Jordan Ahli Bank, emphasized the bank’s role in supporting entrepreneurs through the Ahli Fintech Accelerator, pointing out the significant changes occurring in the global fintech industry. He noted that fintech companies have achieved considerable market value, with revenues in this sector expected to grow at rates surpassing those of the traditional banking sector.
CEO of Jordan Ahli Bank
Dr. Ahmed Al Hussein, CEO of Jordan Ahli Bank, expressed pride in the accomplishments of the entrepreneurs from the first and second cohorts supported by the Ahli Fintech Accelerator. He affirmed that the Demo Day event aligns with the bank’s continuous efforts to support startups, encourage youth innovation, create job opportunities, and promote economic and social development in Jordan.
Participating Startups
The event included presentations from the participating startups, including Whyise, InvoiceQ, Fintech Galaxy, Repzo, QuiqClaim, askPepper, Capifly, zypl.ai, and Simma. Each startup showcased its innovative fintech solutions and investment opportunities.
Goals of Ahli Fintech Accelerator by Ahli Fintech
The Ahli Fintech Accelerator aims to support and accelerate the growth of fintech startups, enhance their business models in target markets, and positively impact the financial services sector and the digital economy in Jordan and the Middle East.
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