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MENA Digest: Funding momentum led by two realty, construction-focused UAE startups
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1y ago
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Tenderd and Stake, two UAE startups focused on real estate and construction, have garnered significant funding in the MENA region. Tenderd, a sustainable construction tech startup, received Series A funding from AP Moller Holding and Saudi investors. Stake, a tech-based startup, also raised funds from top regional investors. These funding activities highlight the growing momentum and investor interest in the tech and real estate sectors in the UAE.
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MENA Digest: Two startsups secure fat cheques
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1y ago
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During the past week, two startups in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region received significant funding. UAE-based Web3 startup Sentient Labs, led by Sandeep Nailwal, and Oman-based Climatech startup 44.01 secured high double-digit investments to support their growth. Additionally, there were also two acquisitions reported in the region, one involving Majarra, a...
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MENA Digest: Egyptian startups lead funding activity
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1y ago
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MENA Digest: Egyptian fintech startups Swypex and MNZL garnered the most funding in the region, amidst a slow week for deals. Both startups secured seed funding. Meanwhile, UAE-based Edtech startup SecureMyScholarship closed a bridge round. Overall, funding activity was relatively low in the MENA region during this period.
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MENA Digest: UAEโs Wafeq, BioSapien get biggest funding cheques this week
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UAE-based startups, Wafeq and BioSapien, secured the largest funding amounts in the MENA region this week. Wafeq, an accounting platform for SMEs, raised $7.5 million in a Series A funding round led by 9900 Capital. BioSapien, a healthtech company developing a drug delivery platform to treat cancer, raised $5.5 million in a pre-Series A round led by Global Ventures. Other startups that raised funds include Saudi edtech platform AlGooru, Moroccan B2B marketplace Z, Saudi-based services platform Abikhdmn, UAE-based B2B autotech company BuyAnyAutoPart, and web 3.0 social network DeChat.
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MENA Digest: UAE startups lead weekly funding; investment activity slows in June
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1y ago
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During the week, three UAE-based startups secured venture capital funding, while overall investment activity in the MENA region slowed down in June. Revibe, a refurbished electronics marketplace startup, led the funding with a Series A round. Additionally, agri fintech startup Maalexi also secured funding.
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MENA Digest: Egypt's Nawy, Saudi startup WakeCap bag big Series A cheques
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Nawy, an Egyptian proptech startup, raised $52 million in Series A funding led by Partech, alongside $23 million in debt financing, to enhance its tech stack and expand regionally. Saudi Arabian startup WakeCap secured $28 million in Series A funding for geographical expansion and to improve its construction site management technology. Additionally, Saudi Arabia-based Kilow and UAE-based AqlanX received seed investments to expand their healthtech and AI-driven business automation services, respectively, reflecting a vibrant funding scene in the MENA region.
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MENA Digest: Bahrainโs Sellou, Moroccan startup PayTic, others secure funding
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Early-stage startups in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region led fundraising activities recently. Notable companies include Moroccan fintech PayTic, securing $4 million for expansion in Africa, and Bahrain-based social commerce platform Sellou, raising seed funding for regional growth. Saudi AI startup STUCK? and UAE proptech Rentify also secured pre-seed investments. Additionally, Saudi B2B marketplace Sary merged with Bangladesh's ShopUp, forming SILQ Group and raising $110 million led by Sanabil Investments and Valar Ventures.
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MENA Digest: UAEโs WEE Marketplace raises $10 mn, three Egyptian startups secure funding
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1y ago
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Funding activity in the MENA region saw a boost this week, with UAE-based e-commerce startup WEE Marketplace securing $10 million in funding. Additionally, three Egyptian startups - Bokra, blueworks, and Waffarha - also secured funding. The investments highlight the growing interest in startups and emerging tech companies in the region.
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MENA Digest: Global Ventures-backed Abhi leads fundraising this week
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Abhi, a UAE fintech startup supported by Global Ventures and VentureSouq, took the lead in fundraising activities in the MENA region this week. The company secured debt funding to support its expansion plans. Additionally, other startups like WellPal, AILA, and Moroccan proptech also successfully raised capital during this period.
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MENA Digest: Connect Money leads fundraising; Smpl Holdings sets up VC fund
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1y ago
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Egyptian fintech startup Connect Money raised $8 million in seed funding, leading fundraising activities in the MENA region. Other startups that secured funding include UAE-based B2B payments platform Comfi and Iraq-based food delivery app Alsaree3. Additionally, Smpl Holdings established a venture capital fund.
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MENA Digest: Saudiโs Al Menu leads funding activity; Global Ventures onboards new LP
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- Saudi Arabian foodtech SaaS firm Al Menu leads startup funding activities in MENA region with a double-digit investment. - UAE-based podcast distribution platform Podeo raises growth capital to expand its geographical footprint. - Several startups secure funding in the MENA region, contributing to the growing startup ecosystem. - Al Menu's funding highlights the potential of the foodtech industry in the region. - Podeo's funding reflects the increasing popularity and demand for podcasts in the Middle East and North Africa. - The MENA region continues to attract investment, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
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