Pharos Holding for Financial Investments | 13,418 followers on LinkedIn. Investing in tech-enabled non-banking financial services companies | Pharos Holding, established in 2004 by Elwy Taymour—currently serving as CEO and board member—is a Cairo-based firm that has undergone significant evolution since its inception. Originally launched as an investment bank offering a comprehensive suite of financial services, including brokerage, advisory, and asset management, the company has expanded its focus to become an investment firm specializing in tech-enabled non-banking financial service providers in Egypt. Pharos Holding takes pride in pioneering innovative ventures, including sponsoring Egypt's first nano-lending platform, Kashat, and the country's inaugural education-focused consumer lending platform, Abgad.