Lime Consumer Finance, the largest platform for education financing in Egypt and a wholly owned entity of First Abu Dhabi Bank Group in the UAE, has officially launched in the fintech ecosystem, with a specialised focus on educational financing as its first strategic entry point.
Licensed by Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), Lime offers structured, transparent, and accessible solutions for families in Egypt. While education marks the beginning, Lime’s app is designed to expand into other essential life sectors, paving the way for broader financial empowerment.
Lime enables families to plan and pay for education across a holistic network of nurseries, schools, and universities. With over 30% of Egypt’s population under the age of 15 (CAPMAS, 2025), education finance has become a natural priority. The app features installment options ranging from 6 to 12 months for amounts up to EGP 1 million, with digital onboarding and financing approvals granted within minutes, ensuring speed, convenience, and regulatory compliance.
Mr. Ahmed Mohsen, CEO and Managing Director of Lime Consumer Finance, stated: “With an initial investment of USD 9.4 million, Lime enters the market at a time when Egypt is witnessing a parallel surge in private education demand and digital financial inclusion—fueled by a young population and supportive national policies”.
He added: “We’re proud to be contributing to Egypt’s Financial Inclusion Strategy by addressing a real need. Lime fills a critical gap by offering structured, transparent, and accessible financing solutions—and this is just the beginning. With a strong investment in technology, we aim to deliver a unique digital journey for customers, with approvals granted in minutes using a state-of-the-art credit decision engine”.
On the expertise front, Lime’s Board of Trustees brings together multidisciplinary expertise across key sectors essential to the company’s mission: Ms. Mariam El Samny, Head of Consumer Banking at FABMISR; Mr. Refaat Zayed, Head of Retail Credit at FABMISR; Mr. Abdallah El Ebiary, Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal’s Sovereign Advisory Services; Mr. Mohamed El Kalla, CEO of CIRA Education; Ms. Magda Habib, CEO and Founder of Dawi Clinics and Mr. Omar Bassiouny, Founding Partner at Matouk Bassiouny and Group Head of Corporate and M&A.
Backed by the strength and experience of First Abu Dhabi Bank Group and guided by a multidisciplinary board, Lime is committed to driving financial inclusion and sustainable impact across Egypt’s evolving fintech landscape. Education is Lime’s starting point, but the app is designed for future expansion into other high-impact sectors.
