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Home Service Funding Solutions Investment Partnership Engineering Consultancy Oil Products & Storage News Partners Clients Contact Home Service Funding Solutions Investment Partnership Engineering Consultancy Oil Products & Storage News Partners Clients Contact Request Appointment Linkedin-in Instagram Twitter Home Service Funding Solutions Investment Partnership Engineering Consultancy Oil Products & Storage News Partners Clients Contact Home Service Funding Solutions Investment Partnership Engineering Consultancy Oil Products & Storage News Partners Clients Contact Linkedin-in Instagram Raya Holding Announces Raya Foods Secures $40 Million Investment from Helios Investment Partners to Expand Its Operations Updated News Raya Holding Announces Raya Foods Secures $40 Million Investment from Helios Investment Partners to Expand Its Operations Read More September 7, 2025 In Cairo, Italy’s Foreign Minister and Ambassador signed a strategic agreement to finance Egyptian industrial projects with an initial €100 million for 2025. Read More April 27, 2025 Load More April 27, 2025 Raya Foods Go to Source    Raya Holding for Financial Investments has announced an investment of approximately $40 million in its portfolio company, Raya Foods, in a deal led by Helios Investment Partners, Africa’s largest private equity firm with more than $3 billion in assets under management. The final investment amount will be confirmed upon closing. Through this transaction, Helios will acquire a 49% stake in Raya Foods, reinforcing their strategic partnership and supporting the company’s ambitious growth plans, with a focus on strengthening Egypt’s role in the global food sector.    This investment will enable Raya Foods to expand its production capacity, advance its frozen food manufacturing capabilities, and scale exports to meet rising international demand. The company already exports to more than 50 countries, particularly across Europe and the United States. Currently the second-largest exporter of frozen fruits and vegetables in Egypt, Raya Foods is aiming to become the national leader and the first in the country to manufacture and export freeze-dried fruits and vegetables, in line with global trends toward healthy and sustainable food products.    Ahmed Khalil, CEO of Raya Holding, expressed confidence in the deal, saying: “This strategic investment reflects investors’ trust in Raya Holding’s vision and our plans for future growth. It supports our objectives of boosting foreign currency revenues while reinforcing Raya Foods’ leadership in frozen food exports. With the addition of our new freeze-drying facility, the company will diversify its portfolio, increase capacity, and enhance its global presence. This deal also strengthens our performance on the Egyptian Stock Exchange and creates added value for our shareholders.”     Omar Abdelaziz, CEO of Raya Foods, described the investment as a turning point for the company: “Securing $40 million in funding with Helios highlights the strong performance we have achieved over the past five years. We began as a small company and are now Egypt’s second-largest exporter of frozen fruits and vegetables, with an annual capacity of 50,000 tons. With our new factory dedicated to freeze-dried products, we are on track to become the country’s largest exporter. This investment will accelerate our international expansion, diversify our offerings, and increase our competitiveness in meeting global demand for healthier, sustainable food.” He added that in the first half of 2024, Raya Foods became Egypt’s largest exporter of frozen strawberries, and the company is determined to build on this success.     Raed Barkatis, Head of Consumer and Healthcare at Helios Investment Partners, emphasized the value of the partnership: “We are excited to support Raya Foods’ growth and see this as an opportunity for mutual success. Raya Foods is a leader in Egypt’s frozen food sector, and this investment will enhance its production capabilities while opening doors to new global markets. With the growing worldwide demand for healthier foods, we believe this partnership will contribute to advancing agriculture, strengthening food security, and creating long-term value.”    Through this collaboration, Raya Foods is positioned to reinforce its role as a global player in the healthy food and agricultural sectors. By offering innovative food solutions, supporting local farmers, generating foreign currency revenues, and expanding into new markets, the company aims to achieve sustainable growth while contributing positively to the Egyptian economy. Updated News Raya Holding Announces Raya Foods Secures $40 Million Investment from Helios Investment Partners to Expand Its Operations Read More September 7, 2025 In Cairo, Italy’s Foreign Minister and Ambassador signed a strategic agreement to finance Egyptian industrial projects with an initial €100 million for 2025. Read More April 27, 2025 Load More

Home Service Funding Solutions Investment Partnership Engineering Consultancy Oil Products & Storage News Partners Clients Contact Home Service Funding Solutions Investment Partnership Engineering Consultancy Oil Products & Storage News Partners Clients Contact Request Appointment Linkedin-in Instagram Twitter Home Service Funding Solutions Investment Partnership Engineering Consultancy Oil Products & Storage News Partners Clients Contact Home Service Funding Solutions Investment Partnership Engineering Consultancy Oil Products & Storage News Partners Clients Contact Linkedin-in Instagram In Cairo, Italy’s Foreign Minister and Ambassador signed a strategic agreement to finance Egyptian industrial projects with an initial €100 million for 2025. Updated News Raya Holding Announces Raya Foods Secures $40 Million Investment from Helios Investment Partners to Expand Its Operations Read More September 7, 2025 In Cairo, Italy’s Foreign Minister and Ambassador signed a strategic agreement to finance Egyptian industrial projects with an initial €100 million for 2025. Read More April 27, 2025 Load More April 27, 2025 Almalnews Go to Source     The agreement was signed between Italy’s Imagro, a specialist in industrial financing solutions, and the Italian agency SACE, on one side, and Egypt’s Hilten Capital on the other, with the aim of providing direct funding to existing factories seeking to expand their production capacity and export activities.     It was formally executed by Eng. Massimo Giulio, Chairman of Imagro, and Yehia Ashour, Managing Director of Hilten Capital, in the presence of senior government officials and diplomatic representatives.    Yehia Ashour emphasized that the new financing program is designed to bolster Egypt’s national industry by prioritizing facilities that rely on local raw materials and plan to increase their exports. Projects incorporating 30 – 40 % Italian or broader European components will receive preferential consideration.    The program offers flexible, rapid financing at a competitive annual rate of 7.5 – 8.5 %, significantly below conventional bank loan rates. It also removes the complexity of documentary credits by purchasing equipment directly from foreign suppliers and selling it to factories—eliminating the need for letters of credit.    Imagro has already signed the first two agreements under this initiative, totaling €15 million: €3 million for Sudanco, to support its new “Al-Gharas” orange-concentrate facility using local inputs, and €10 million for a publicly listed ready-made garments manufacturer.    Looking ahead, Ashour noted that the program aims to deploy an additional €50 million over the next three months—reaching €100 million by the end of 2025—in coordination with relevant government bodies to place the initiative under official patronage, thereby reinforcing its role in strengthening Egypt’s economy and foreign-currency reserves.    Each company may access between €1 million and €20 million, depending on project scope and readiness. A rigorous selection mechanism ensures that funding is directed to industrial ventures capable of delivering tangible economic impact. Updated News Raya Holding Announces Raya Foods Secures $40 Million Investment from Helios Investment Partners to Expand Its Operations Read More September 7, 2025 In Cairo, Italy’s Foreign Minister and Ambassador signed a strategic agreement to finance Egyptian industrial projects with an initial €100 million for 2025. Read More April 27, 2025 Load More

Home Service Funding Solutions Investment Partnership Engineering Consultancy Oil Products & Storage News Partners Clients Contact Home Service Funding Solutions Investment Partnership Engineering Consultancy Oil Products & Storage News Partners Clients Contact Request Appointment Linkedin-in Instagram Twitter Home Service Funding Solutions Investment Partnership Engineering Consultancy Oil Products & Storage News Partners Clients Contact Home Service Funding Solutions Investment Partnership Engineering Consultancy Oil Products & Storage News Partners Clients Contact Linkedin-in Instagram Egyptian–Italian Strategic Partnership to Finance €100 Million in Industrial Projects Updated News Raya Holding Announces Raya Foods Secures $40 Million Investment from Helios Investment Partners to Expand Its Operations Read More September 7, 2025 In Cairo, Italy’s Foreign Minister and Ambassador signed a strategic agreement to finance Egyptian industrial projects with an initial €100 million for 2025. Read More April 27, 2025 Load More April 27, 2025 Alborsaanew Go to Source  In a landmark move to deepen Egypt–Italy economic ties and strengthen strategic cooperation between their industrial and financial sectors, Cairo recently hosted the signing of a €100 million industrial-project financing partnership (Phase I during 2025). The ceremony was attended by Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Ambassador to Egypt. Partnership Overview  The agreement brings together Italy’s leading industrial-finance specialist, Imagro, and the Italian agency SACE, with Egypt’s own Hilten Capital. It was signed by Imagro’s Chairman, Eng. Massimo Giulio, and Hilten Capital’s Managing Director, Yahya Ashour, in the presence of senior officials and diplomats. Key Features of the Financing Program Local-Content PriorityFactories that source primarily from Egyptian raw materials will be supported, with priority given to projects importing 30 – 40 % of their production components from Italy or elsewhere in Europe. Streamlined ProceduresTo eliminate complex documentary‐credit requirements, equipment is purchased directly from foreign suppliers and re-sold to factories—no letters of credit needed. Competitive RatesFlexible financing at 7.5 – 8.5 % APR, below traditional bank‐loan rates, accelerates project implementation. Initial Roll-OutImagro has already executed two flagship agreements totaling €15 million: €3 million for Sudanco, to expand its new “Al-Gharas” orange-juice concentrate plant using local inputs. €10 million for a publicly listed ready-made garments manufacturer. Next StepsOver the coming three months, the program aims to deploy an additional €50 million, reaching €100 million by the end of 2025. Coordination with governmental bodies will place the initiative under official patronage, underscoring its vital role in boosting Egypt’s industrial base and foreign-currency reserves. Eligibility & SelectionEach company may access €1 – 20 million, depending on its project scale and readiness. A rigorous selection mechanism ensures funding is channeled to industrial ventures capable of delivering measurable economic impact. Updated News Raya Holding Announces Raya Foods Secures $40 Million Investment from Helios Investment Partners to Expand Its Operations Read More September 7, 2025 In Cairo, Italy’s Foreign Minister and Ambassador signed a strategic agreement to finance Egyptian industrial projects with an initial €100 million for 2025. Read More April 27, 2025 Load More

Home Service Funding Solutions Investment Partnership Engineering Consultancy Oil Products & Storage News Partners Clients Contact Home Service Funding Solutions Investment Partnership Engineering Consultancy Oil Products & Storage News Partners Clients Contact Request Appointment Linkedin-in Instagram Twitter Home Service Funding Solutions Investment Partnership Engineering Consultancy Oil Products & Storage News Partners Clients Contact Home Service Funding Solutions Investment Partnership Engineering Consultancy Oil Products & Storage News Partners Clients Contact Linkedin-in Instagram To localize the manufacturing of compressed gas cylinders, the National Bank of Egypt provides financing amounting to EGP 953 million. Updated News Raya Holding Announces Raya Foods Secures $40 Million Investment from Helios Investment Partners to Expand Its Operations Read More September 7, 2025 In Cairo, Italy’s Foreign Minister and Ambassador signed a strategic agreement to finance Egyptian industrial projects with an initial €100 million for 2025. Read More April 27, 2025 Load More April 27, 2025 Pioneersmisr Go to Source    The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) has announced a long-term financing agreement worth EGP 953 million with EKC Egypt, a company specializing in manufacturing high-pressure vessels. This funding supports the investment required to establish Egypt and Africa’s first factory dedicated to producing compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders. These cylinders will primarily serve natural gas-powered vehicles and will also include specialized cylinders for medical and industrial applications, Multi-Element Gas Containers (MEGC) for pipeline systems, and high-pressure hydrogen cylinders for storage and fuel cells.    The financing agreement was signed by Tamer Ahmed, Head of Corporate Financing at NBE, and Pushkar Kumar Khurana, Chairman of EKC Egypt.    Sherif Riad, CEO of Corporate Banking Credit and Syndicated Loans at NBE, emphasized the bank’s unwavering commitment to supporting the Egyptian economy through financing projects critical for economic stability. These efforts include contributing to the provision of strategic commodities essential to citizens’ daily needs, notably petroleum products vital for various economic sectors. The project aligns with Egypt’s strategy to localize the manufacturing of CNG cylinders, reducing reliance on imports.    This initiative supports the national vision of converting approximately 1.5 million vehicles to operate on compressed natural gas, thereby significantly reducing fuel consumption, cutting carbon emissions, and improving air quality.    Tamer Ahmed further highlighted that the borrowing company is part of Everest Kanto Cylinders Ltd (EKC Group), an Indian global leader managing five manufacturing facilities across India, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates. He noted that the financing encompasses constructing the facility on company-owned land within the Suez Canal Economic Zone. Commercial production is expected to commence by the end of this year, catering primarily to local market demands and exporting approximately 40% of the output to international markets. Updated News Raya Holding Announces Raya Foods Secures $40 Million Investment from Helios Investment Partners to Expand Its Operations Read More September 7, 2025 In Cairo, Italy’s Foreign Minister and Ambassador signed a strategic agreement to finance Egyptian industrial projects with an initial €100 million for 2025. Read More April 27, 2025 Load More