Thndr
YC S20Cairo, EG · Founded 2019 · 235 employees · 9 known investors
Thndr is a mobile investment platform that allows users to invest in Egyptian and international stocks, mutual funds, and gold. The platform is designed for retail investors in Egypt seeking to build wealth through accessible investment products.
Also known as Axis Markets
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S20)
Thndr was founded in 2019 by Ahmad Hammouda and Seif Amr.
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Ahmad HammoudainFounderAhmad Hammouda is a CFA member with a BA in Business Administration. He served as General Manager for Uber Egypt from 2017 to 2019, and previously held a Vice President role in investment banking advising on major capital market transactions. He co-founded Apron, a cloud kitchen platform in Egypt.
Investors · 9
4DX VenturesAccra · $50K – $500K
A'Z AngelsLos Gatosvia Amr Abdelaziz · inferred
LoftyInc CapitalHouston
MSA NovoSingapore · $1.5M – $32M
Olive Tree CapitalBoston
Plus VCAbu Dhabi · $100K – $500K
The Raba PartnershipCape Town · $50K – $5M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
BECO CapitalreportedDubai · $905K – $60M
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$15.7M disclosed across 1 round · 2025
- $15.7MraisedMay 2025 · 6 sourcesSource ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 4
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Thndr do?
- Thndr is a mobile investment platform that allows users to invest in Egyptian and international stocks, mutual funds, and gold. The platform is designed for retail investors in Egypt seeking to build wealth through accessible investment products.
- Who founded Thndr?
- Thndr was founded by Ahmad Hammouda, Seif Amr in 2019.
- Who are Thndr's investors?
- Thndr's investors include 4DX Ventures, A'Z Angels, LoftyInc Capital, MSA Novo, Olive Tree Capital, Plus VC, The Raba Partnership, Y Combinator and 1 more.
- How much funding has Thndr raised?
- Thndr has disclosed $15.7M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Thndr headquartered?
- Thndr is headquartered in Cairo, EG.