In 2025, Walid Hassouna, Founder and CEO of valU, reinforced his position as one of Egypt’s leading fintech innovators. Under his leadership, valU grew to 800,000 active users, doubling daily transactions to 16,000 and capturing 25% of Egypt’s consumer finance market. The company also celebrated a major milestone with its trading debut on the EGX, marking a new chapter in its growth story. Continuing its drive for innovation, valU introduced Egypt’s first peer-to-peer BNPL service with MobileMasr, allowing secure, flexible financing for pre-owned smartphones.