EQIQ Anchors $15 Million Round for Iraqi Digital Bank, InstaBank
EQIQ, a prominent UAE-based venture capital firm and venture builder, has made a significant move in the Iraqi fintech landscape by leading a $15 million funding round for InstaBank, officially known as Al-Fawr Digital Bank. This investment, which includes a $3 million anchor commitment from EQIQ, signals a strong belief in InstaBank’s potential to revolutionize Iraq’s financial services sector through innovative digital solutions.
InstaBank: Pioneering Digital Finance in Iraq
Founded in 2025 by Hussain Qaragholi, InstaBank is poised to address the substantial unmet needs within Iraq’s financial system. By leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence and a user-centric approach, InstaBank aims to provide accessible and scalable financial services, ultimately fostering greater financial inclusion across the country. Similar to the rise of fintech solutions in other emerging markets, particularly across Africa, InstaBank recognizes the transformative impact digital banking can have on underserved populations, mirroring initiatives that have boosted financial access and economic empowerment in regions with similar challenges. EQIQ views InstaBank as a central component of its broader strategy to digitize Iraq’s financial ecosystem, planning to integrate the digital bank with fintech, logistics, and e-commerce platforms.
With EQIQ’s backing and InstaBank’s vision, the future of digital finance in Iraq looks promising. This investment represents a crucial step towards modernizing the country’s financial infrastructure and empowering individuals and businesses through innovative technology.
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