How Sylndr is Redefining Mobility in Egypt with Omar El Defrawy /EP. 37

Welcome back to IN THE VALLEY. Today's guest is Omar El Defrawy, the visionary Founder & CEO of Sylndr, Egypt's leading automotive e-commerce marketplace for used cars.

In this conversation, Omar shares his journey from finance and tech into the world of automotive innovation, the toughest lessons he's faced scaling a fast-moving startup, and the values that drive Sylndr's culture. From pioneering services to building trust in a market that needed it most, Omar reveals what it takes to disrupt an industry while keeping people at the center of the mission.

Launched in 2021, Sylndr is on a mission to bring transparency, trust, and convenience to one of Egypt's most fragmented industries. Under Omar's leadership, the company has introduced services like Sylndr Swift, Sylndr Plus, and Al-Ajans, making car ownership more accessible than ever.

Recently, Sylndr raised a landmark $15.7 million Series A round, led by Development Partners International (DPI) and Nclude Fund, cementing its role as a key player in Egypt's mobility sector.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or just someone passionate about innovation, this conversation gives a rare inside look at the future of mobility in Egypt and beyond.

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