MNT-Halan and Azimut Launch Digital Real Estate Fund to Democratise Egyptian Property Investment

It seems Egypt’s fintech scene just can’t stop raising the bar. MNT-Halan, which many already know as one of the country’s leading non-bank financial players, has teamed up with Azimut Egypt to roll out a fresh investment vehicle—the Halan AZ Real Estate Fund. The move has already gained the green light from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), setting the stage for both everyday investors and institutions to dip their toes into Egypt’s booming property market through fully digital channels.

Now, the fund isn’t your usual, high-ticket real estate affair. Instead, it’s been structured to let anyone—from the chap testing the waters for the first time to the seasoned property buff—purchase digital certificates linked to premium assets. In plain terms, you can invest, receive rental income, and track your returns, all from familiar platforms like Halan, Azinvest, and Thundr. A bit of a game-changer, really.

Azimut brings its deep bench of investment expertise to the table, while MNT-Halan provides the tech and the user reach. Each tranche of the fund will open doors to different kinds of properties—commercial, residential, even hospitality. Ahmed Abou Elsaad from Azimut mentioned that this latest step continues the firm’s broader mission to reshape Egypt’s asset management space and make investing more democratic. I reckon that’s spot on given how closed-off traditional real estate investment tends to be.

And then there’s Mounir Nakhla, MNT-Halan’s founder and CEO, who sees this fund as another stride toward financial inclusion—making property investment something accessible to the many, not just the privileged few. Quite right too. Real estate has long been Egypt’s darling sector, but it’s often been out of reach for those without hefty capital or contacts.

When I first heard about it, I was reminded of the time a young founder Arageek once featured described her dream of building “a real-estate savings account” for her family—something small investors could actually use. This fund feels like one step closer to that dream. And believe it or not, having everything tied neatly within one app—from onboarding to income distribution—is about as seamless as fintech can get.

The line-up behind Halan AZ is impressive: Khaled Sakr takes the reins as Managing Director, Ahmed Abdel Meguid leads property management through MNP, while Azimut acts as Fund Manager. Add to that heavyweights like Maatouk Bassiouny & Hennawy as legal advisors, Moore handling audits, and Banque du Caire keeping an eye on custodianship, and you’ve got quite the all-star roster.

The timing makes sense too. The FRA’s recent regulatory updates have smoothed many of the bumps around digital investment products in Egypt. It’s fair to say the watchdog has been busy pushing for more inclusive and transparent financial frameworks—something that certainly serves ordinary investors well, even if the paperwork can still be, well… a bit of a faff.

With MNT-Halan already managing over EGP 75 billion in assets and millions of clients, and Azimut boasting around EGP 30 billion under management, the partnership feels like a powerful blend of fintech agility and seasoned investment strategy. On the flip side, success will ultimately hinge on how swiftly retail investors grow comfortable with digital real-estate exposure.

Still, if this fund manages to broaden access and boost confidence in fractional property investing, I’d be chuffed to bits. For a market as dynamic as Egypt’s, it could definately set the tone for the next wave of fintech-driven investment opportunities across the MENA region.

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