Flash

Overview

Flash is a fintech payments application that enables customers to make instant and easy payments anytime, anywhere. The platform operates under a license from the Central Bank of Egypt and has partnered with Banque Misr to deliver secure payment processing, prioritizing both convenience and security for users.

Founded by Erik Gordon and Sherine Kabesh, industry veterans with backgrounds at Uber, Flash has attracted $6 million in seed investment. The app offers features including "Scan & Pay" for cashless transactions, "Kill the Bill" for simplified utility bill payments, quick onboarding, robust biometric authentication, a rewards program with cashback offers, and exclusive employee benefits. While focused on Egypt, Flash is driving broader adoption of digital payments across Africa.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Website: useflash.app
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/useflashapp

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Expanding secure mobile and digital payments across Egypt and Africa
• Improving user onboarding and authentication via biometric technology
• Offering cashless transactions through Scan & Pay and Kill the Bill services
• Driving compliance with Egyptian fintech regulations
• Partnering with major banks for trust and seamless integration
• Delivering user rewards and innovative employee benefits

Technologies Used

• AI
• Amazon AWS
• Cloudflare DNS
• Flash Appointments
• Gmail
• Google Apps
• Google Play
• Google Tag Manager
• Mobile Friendly
• Remote
• Vimeo
• go+

Buyer Teams to Target

Engineering & Product

• Head of Engineering
• Lead Software Engineer
• Mobile App Developer
• Product Manager
• QA Engineer
• DevOps Lead

Operations & Compliance

• Chief Operating Officer
• Compliance Manager
• Risk Analyst
• Business Operations Lead
• Payments Operations Manager
• Financial Controls Analyst

Sales & Partnerships

• Head of Business Development
• Partnerships Manager
• Account Executive
• Merchant Acquisition Lead
• Channel Sales Manager
• Strategic Partnerships Analyst

Marketing & Customer Experience

• Marketing Manager
• Digital Marketing Specialist
• Customer Success Lead
• UX/UI Designer
• Brand Manager
• Community Manager

What They Buy

• Cloud infrastructure & hosting services
• Payment gateway integrations
• Biometric authentication solutions
• Regulatory compliance & KYC software
• Customer engagement platforms
• Fraud detection & risk management tools
• Mobile app analytics & monitoring services

Signals to Watch

• 📱 New feature launches in the app (e.g., Scan & Pay updates)
• 🗺️ Expansion into new African markets
• 📆 Increased hiring for engineering or compliance roles
• 🤝 Announced partnerships with banks or fintech firms
• 💰 New funding or investment rounds
• 🧑‍💻 Adoption of new payment or authentication technologies