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peopleCQ

YC W21

Cairo, EG · Founded 2019 · 85 employees · 10 known investors

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A financial platform that allows employees in Egypt to access advance payments on their salaries before month-end and process bill payments. The service is offered with employer partnership and targets wage-earning workers in emerging markets seeking better financial management options.

Also known as NowPay Corp. · NowPay

FintechRecruitingHR TechEgyptMiddle East and North AfricaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)

peopleCQ was founded in 2019 by Mostafa Ashour and Ahmed Abuelenien.

MAMostafa Ashour
Mostafa AshourFounderMostafa Ashour previously worked at Microsoft and IBM before founding startups, including NowPay, where he serves as CEO.
AAAhmed Abuelenien
Ahmed AbuelenienFounderAhmed Abuelenien is founder of peopleCQ, a financial platform that enables employees in Egypt to access advance salary payments and process bill payments through employer partnerships.

Investors · 10

4DX VenturesreportedAccra · $50K – $500K

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500 GlobalreportedPalo Alto · $150K

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BECO CapitalreportedDubai

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Beltone Private EquityreportedCairo

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Endure CapitalreportedAmsterdam

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Foundation VenturesreportedCairo · $500K – $1M

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Global VenturesreportedDubai · $1M – $3M

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MSA CapitalreportedGrand Cayman

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Plug and Play VenturesreportedSilicon Valley · $50K – $400K

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through peopleCQ went on to found or lead other companies.

Mostafa AshourFounderFounded NowPayAhmed AbuelenienFounderFounded NowPay

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peopleCQ - Build your hiring infrastructure in minutesycombinator.com · May 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does peopleCQ do?
A financial platform that allows employees in Egypt to access advance payments on their salaries before month-end and process bill payments. The service is offered with employer partnership and targets wage-earning workers in emerging markets seeking better financial management options.
Who founded peopleCQ?
peopleCQ was founded by Mostafa Ashour, Ahmed Abuelenien in 2019.
Who are peopleCQ's investors?
peopleCQ's investors include Y Combinator, 4DX Ventures, 500 Global, BECO Capital, Beltone Private Equity, Endure Capital, Foundation Ventures, Global Ventures and 2 more.
Where is peopleCQ headquartered?
peopleCQ is headquartered in Cairo, EG.