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Pharos Holding was founded, in 2005, by late Dr. Mohamed Taymour, a veteran of the regional financial industry, and is currently chaired by Mr. Elwy Taymour.
Since establishment, Pharos Holding has evolved and expanded rapidly into a full service Investment Bank, providing a wide range of financial services to institutions and individuals in Egypt, the wider region and internationally.
Pharos Holding services include Investment Banking, Securities Brokerage, Asset Management and Research, Online Trading and Bookkeeping.
The Group is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, and has recently incorporated the UAE DIFC subsidiary, Pharos Gulf Limited that is licensed and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to provide Financial Advisory and Capital & Debt Raising services.
The Group employs a team of exceptionally talented and qualified professionals, with proven track records for excellence, best advice and creative investments ideas in local, regional and international markets.
PHAROS INVESTMENT BANKING:
Pharos Investment Banking services include equity and debt capital market activities such as IPOs, private placements and debt restructuring, with a strong M&A track record.
The Pharos Investment Banking team consists of high calibre experts in their respective sectors who offer customized services to their clients in different industries.
PHAROS SECURITIES BROKERAGE:
Servicing local, regional and international asset managers and institutions, as well as high net worth individuals. Pharos Securities Brokerage is consistently ranked among the top five brokerage firms operating on the EGX. Pharos offers the highest standard of service in both the traditional and over-the-counter (OTC) markets and is run to international compliance standards.
PHAROSLIVE (Online Trading Platform):
Pharoslive is a feature-rich online trading platform, which allows our clients to stay fully informed of their investments at all times. It offers an array of online services that include monitoring the stock market movements in real-time, performing quick, secure and timely trade transactions as well as actively managing the portfolio.
PHAROS ASSET MANAGEMENT:
Pharos Asset Management offers tailored portfolios and structured fund products, catering to high-net-worth individuals and financial institutions, targeting risk-adjusted returns.
-Portfolio Management
Offering unique financial solutions through innovative investment strategies.
-Pharos Fund I
An open-ended equity fund, issued in July 2009, seeking long-term appreciation of capital. While the major focus of the Pharos Fund is Egypt, up to 20% of its investments exposure is in MENA region markets.
PHAROS RESEARCH:
Offering detailed, in-depth analysis and forward-looking insights with timely trade ideas, to provide our clients with a clear advantage to make informed investment decisions. Pharos Research is renowned as one of the pre-eminent fundamental and technical research houses in Egypt.
PHAROS BOOKKEEPING:
Offering an extensive range of services that can be customized to meet our clients’ needs.
Since establishment, Pharos Holding has evolved and expanded rapidly into a full service Investment Bank, providing a wide range of financial services to institutions and individuals in Egypt, the wider region and internationally.
Pharos Holding services include Investment Banking, Securities Brokerage, Asset Management and Research, Online Trading and Bookkeeping.
The Group is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, and has recently incorporated the UAE DIFC subsidiary, Pharos Gulf Limited that is licensed and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to provide Financial Advisory and Capital & Debt Raising services.
The Group employs a team of exceptionally talented and qualified professionals, with proven track records for excellence, best advice and creative investments ideas in local, regional and international markets.
PHAROS INVESTMENT BANKING:
Pharos Investment Banking services include equity and debt capital market activities such as IPOs, private placements and debt restructuring, with a strong M&A track record.
The Pharos Investment Banking team consists of high calibre experts in their respective sectors who offer customized services to their clients in different industries.
PHAROS SECURITIES BROKERAGE:
Servicing local, regional and international asset managers and institutions, as well as high net worth individuals. Pharos Securities Brokerage is consistently ranked among the top five brokerage firms operating on the EGX. Pharos offers the highest standard of service in both the traditional and over-the-counter (OTC) markets and is run to international compliance standards.
PHAROSLIVE (Online Trading Platform):
Pharoslive is a feature-rich online trading platform, which allows our clients to stay fully informed of their investments at all times. It offers an array of online services that include monitoring the stock market movements in real-time, performing quick, secure and timely trade transactions as well as actively managing the portfolio.
PHAROS ASSET MANAGEMENT:
Pharos Asset Management offers tailored portfolios and structured fund products, catering to high-net-worth individuals and financial institutions, targeting risk-adjusted returns.
-Portfolio Management
Offering unique financial solutions through innovative investment strategies.
-Pharos Fund I
An open-ended equity fund, issued in July 2009, seeking long-term appreciation of capital. While the major focus of the Pharos Fund is Egypt, up to 20% of its investments exposure is in MENA region markets.
PHAROS RESEARCH:
Offering detailed, in-depth analysis and forward-looking insights with timely trade ideas, to provide our clients with a clear advantage to make informed investment decisions. Pharos Research is renowned as one of the pre-eminent fundamental and technical research houses in Egypt.
PHAROS BOOKKEEPING:
Offering an extensive range of services that can be customized to meet our clients’ needs.
Overview
Location
Egypt, Cairo
Employees
51-200
Phone
+20 2 25988700
Founded date
2005
Mentions in press and media 2
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| Apr 9, 2019 | Startupbootcamp-Pride Fintech Cairo programme to accelerate 40 Egyptian fintechs | Venture capital (VC) fund Pride Capital has partnered with accelerator Startupbootcamp to help grow 40 Egyptian fintech startups over the next four years through the Startupbootcamp-Pride Fintech Cairo programme. The six-month programme — ... |
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FAQ about PHAROS
When was PHAROS founded?
PHAROS was founded in 2005.
What has the press written about PHAROS?
Parsers VC has collected 2 articles mentioning PHAROS, among them “Startupbootcamp-Pride Fintech Cairo programme to accelerate 40 Egyptian fintechs” (Apr 9, 2019).
Is PHAROS still active?
Yes, PHAROS is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Apr 9, 2019.