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BEHIND THE STARTUP

RiseUp Origins: 9 Startups Speak About their #JourneyToGrowth with RiseUp Summit

05 Nov 2019
Under the scope of emerging markets and modern-day entrepreneurial endeavours, nine Egyptian startups talk to Staff Writer Ahmed Budalama about how they sky-rocketed to success after their RiseUp experience over the years. [...]
These Egyptian Startups Win $215,000 as Finalists of Africa Netprenreur Prize Initiative
OPPORTUNITIES

Win up to $15,000 at #RiseUpSummit19: Bring Your Inclusive Solution to Dubai CommerCity Hackathon

14 Nov 2019
Deadline to apply: November 30. [...]
15 MENA Startups Announced as Finalists for RiseUp’s Pitch by the Pyramids
OPPORTUNITIES

RiseUp Summit 2019 Goes Live With an Agenda With 7 Tracks Instead of the Classic 3

31 Oct 2019
This year’s RiseUp Summit packs a handful of surprises for a variety of audiences, and Startup Scene has some secrets to share with you. [...]
Jordanian Mobile Software-as-a-Platform Repzo Scores $750,000 Pre-Series A Round
OPPORTUNITIES

RiseUp Pairs Up With ITIDA to Launch "African App Launchpad Cup"

23 Oct 2019
Deadline: November 18th. [...]
Egyptian Agri-Tech Solution Wins IBM Call for Code Competition
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Egyptian Agri-Tech Solution Wins IBM Call for Code Competition

21 Nov 2019
The smart agricultural solution aims save millions of lives around the world by saving water. [...]
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These Egyptian Startups Win $215,000 as Finalists of Africa Netprenreur Prize Initiative
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

These Egyptian Startups Win $215,000 as Finalists of Africa Netprenreur Prize Initiative

20 Nov 2019
Egyptian bio-tech startup, Nawah Scientific, takes the second-place cash prize. [...]
15 MENA Startups Announced as Finalists for RiseUp’s Pitch by the Pyramids
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

15 MENA Startups Announced as Finalists for RiseUp’s Pitch by the Pyramids

20 Nov 2019
The fifteen startups will get the chance to become a part of history, at the world’s first-ever pitching competition by the monumental world wonder. [...]
Jordanian Mobile Software-as-a-Platform Repzo Scores $750,000 Pre-Series A Round
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Jordanian Mobile Software-as-a-Platform Repzo Scores $750,000 Pre-Series A Round

19 Nov 2019
The startup will leverage the funds gained to upscale their tech and regionally expand their operations throughout the MENA region. [...]
Applications Now Open for Dubai Future Accelerators Programme
OPPORTUNITIES

Applications Now Open for Dubai Future Accelerators Programme

19 Nov 2019
Deadline: November 30, 2019. [...]
From Exhibitions to Networking Meetings, RiseUp Goes Citywide with 5 Satellite Events
MENA ECOSYSTEMS

From Exhibitions to Networking Meetings, RiseUp Goes Citywide with 5 Satellite Events

18 Nov 2019
Whether you’re an emerging boss lady, an art enthusiast or addicted to entrepreneurship, RiseUp brings you 4 events combining entertainment and entrepreneurship. Who said business events are boring? [...]
UAE Transport-Tech Startup Ekar Scores $17.5 Million Series B Round, Launches Expansion to Saudi
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

UAE Transport-Tech Startup Ekar Scores $17.5 Million Series B Round, Launches Expansion to Saudi

18 Nov 2019
The startup plans to increase monthly bookings, as well as expand to more GCC countries. [...]

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Egyptian Tech Investor A15 doubles investment In Irish retail AI-powered platform Intouch

The investment will support the startup's expansion efforts and integration into the MENA market. [...]

UAE’s Blockchain Insurance Startup Addenda Scores Five-Figure Investment from 500 Startups

The funds gained aim to help with the startup’s expansion and other market upscale and product acceleration efforts. [...]

Win up to $15,000 at #RiseUpSummit19: Bring Your Inclusive Solution to Dubai CommerCity Hackathon

Deadline to apply: November 30. [...]

UAE Transport-Tech Startup Ekar Scores $17.5 Million Series B Round, Launches Expansion to Saudi

The startup plans to increase monthly bookings, as well as expand to more GCC countries. [...]

Applications Now Open for Dubai Future Accelerators Programme

Deadline: November 30, 2019. [...]

Egypt’s Influencer Marketing Startup Trendster Launches Mobile App

The all-hip startup’s new app aims to further promote the rise of influencer marketing in the region. [...]

Egyptian Health-Tech Startup Yodawy Scores $1 Million Series A Funding

The startup aims to use the funds gained to achieve their vision of leading the digital transformation of the healthcare sector in Egypt [...]

Egyptian Tech Investor A15 doubles investment In Irish retail AI-powered platform Intouch

The investment will support the startup's expansion efforts and integration into the MENA market. [...]

Endeavor Egypt Adds Cequens and Instabug Founders to Its Network of High-Potential Entrepreneurs

The startups were inaugurated to the network after approval from the organisation’s 91st international selection panel. [...]

Egyptian ‘Rides-for-Kids’ Startup Hive Scores $400,000 Investment from Customer-turned-Investor

The startup will use the funds to streamline operations, ensure an outstanding service, and expand within markets having the same problem. [...]

25 Under 25: The Young Entrepreneurial Minds Redefining Egypt's Future

Reshuffling business models as old as time, bringing the patient back to the top of the healthcare pyramid, and using blockchain to avoid [...]

6 Signs your Startup Could Be Among the 90% that Fail

We speak to Farah Ehsan, Falak Startups’ programme manager about the mistakes she has seen startups make that foretell a misfortunate [...]

Good People and Kijamii Merge Into GP&K, Forming MENA’s Largest Independent Network

The newly formed network will operate under the name ‘GP&K’, with its companies providing their digitally-excellent services to [...]

Ebtessama Launches Egypt's First Job-Hunting Website For Disabled People: Majidah.org

The website is named after a social worker and an advocate for disabled peoples’ rights. [...]

A Deep Dive Into Egyptian Tech Startup Instabug's Recent Retreat To Nepal

Omar Gabr, Instabug’s CEO, tells us how the startup’s annual retreats have helped boost their growth. [...]

Egyptian Tech Investor A15 doubles investment In Irish retail AI-powered platform Intouch

The investment will support the startup's expansion efforts and integration into the MENA market. [...]

UAE’s Blockchain Insurance Startup Addenda Scores Five-Figure Investment from 500 Startups

The funds gained aim to help with the startup’s expansion and other market upscale and product acceleration efforts. [...]

Win up to $15,000 at #RiseUpSummit19: Bring Your Inclusive Solution to Dubai CommerCity Hackathon

Deadline to apply: November 30. [...]

UAE Transport-Tech Startup Ekar Scores $17.5 Million Series B Round, Launches Expansion to Saudi

The startup plans to increase monthly bookings, as well as expand to more GCC countries. [...]

Applications Now Open for Dubai Future Accelerators Programme

Deadline: November 30, 2019. [...]

Egyptian Agri-Tech Solution Wins IBM Call for Code Competition

The smart agricultural solution aims save millions of lives around the world by saving water. [...]

These Egyptian Startups Win $215,000 as Finalists of Africa Netprenreur Prize Initiative

Egyptian bio-tech startup, Nawah Scientific, takes the second-place cash prize. [...]

15 MENA Startups Announced as Finalists for RiseUp’s Pitch by the Pyramids

The fifteen startups will get the chance to become a part of history, at the world’s first-ever pitching competition by the monumental [...]

Jordanian Mobile Software-as-a-Platform Repzo Scores $750,000 Pre-Series A Round

The startup will leverage the funds gained to upscale their tech and regionally expand their operations throughout the MENA region. [...]

Applications Now Open for Dubai Future Accelerators Programme

Deadline: November 30, 2019. [...]

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6 Signs your Startup Could Be Among the 90% that Fail

6 Signs your Startup Could Be Among the 90% that Fail

22 Aug 2019
We speak to Farah Ehsan, Falak Startups’ programme manager about the mistakes she has seen startups make that foretell a misfortunate future. [...]
Meet Tamatem, Jordan’s Leading Mobile Game Publishing Studio

Meet Tamatem, Jordan’s Leading Mobile Game Publishing Studio

22 Aug 2019
We speak to Hussam Hammo, the CEO behind his culturally-innovative approach to mobile gaming. [...]
This Fin-Tech Startup Is Aiming to Make Tunisia Cashless

This Fin-Tech Startup Is Aiming to Make Tunisia Cashless

22 Aug 2019
Staff Writer Ahmed Budalama speaks to Rostom Bouazizi, co-founder and COO of Flouci and Kaoun. [...]
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