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UAE’s Fintech Startup Wafeq Raises $3 Million Seed Round
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UAE’s Fintech Startup Wafeq Raises $3 Million Seed Round

26 Jan 2023
The new funding will be used to support Wafeq’s entry into the Egyptian market. [...]
UAE-Based Workspace Booking Platform Hotdesk Acquires Spain’s YADO
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UAE-Based Workspace Booking Platform Hotdesk Acquires Spain’s YADO

25 Jan 2023
Founded in 2019, Hotdesk has grown from 15 bookings in its first month to over 10,000 monthly bookings in a year. [...]
Saudi’s Food Tech Startup Matbakhi Raises $2.3 Million Pre-Seed Round
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Saudi’s Food Tech Startup Matbakhi Raises $2.3 Million Pre-Seed Round

24 Jan 2023
The funding will be used to establish a hotel cloud kitchen model to further scale and expand its reach across Saudi Arabia. [...]
Forbes Will Build First Middle East Tower in Egypt’s New Capital
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Forbes Will Build First Middle East Tower in Egypt’s New Capital

22 Jan 2023
The Forbes International Tower will be designed to be fully sustainable. [...]
UK’s Climate Finance Accelerator Launches Its First Cohort in Egypt
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UK’s Climate Finance Accelerator Launches Its First Cohort in Egypt

21 Jan 2023
Nine Egyptian projects have been chosen for the third wave of the UK’s Climate Finance Accelerator. [...]
Egyptian Esports Platform GBarena Acquires Tunisian Galactech for $15M
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Egyptian Esports Platform GBarena Acquires Tunisian Galactech for $15M

18 Jan 2023
Looking to the future, GBarena is eyeing more acquisition opportunities, particularly in the areas of gaming, Web3 and AI. [...]
UAE-Based BNPL Startup Tabby Raises $58 Million in Series C Round
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UAE-Based BNPL Startup Tabby Raises $58 Million in Series C Round

18 Jan 2023
The funding will be used to expand Tabby’s product line and include new financial services. [...]
UAE’s Electric Mobility Startup One Moto Raises $150M to Expand to UK
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UAE’s Electric Mobility Startup One Moto Raises $150M to Expand to UK

18 Jan 2023
One Moto is joining forces with AVIS, and is currently in talks to build the first EV manufacturing facility in the UAE. [...]
UAE-Based Smart Delivery Box Company Flyby Raises $1M Seed Round
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UAE-Based Smart Delivery Box Company Flyby Raises $1M Seed Round

16 Jan 2023
Flyby will use the funds to launch a fleet of smart delivery boxes in Dubai, as well as further develop its technology. [...]

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UK’s Climate Finance Accelerator Launches Its First Cohort in Egypt

Nine Egyptian projects have been chosen for the third wave of the UK’s Climate Finance Accelerator. [...]

Forbes Will Build First Middle East Tower in Egypt’s New Capital

The Forbes International Tower will be designed to be fully sustainable. [...]

Saudi’s Food Tech Startup Matbakhi Raises $2.3 Million Pre-Seed Round

The funding will be used to establish a hotel cloud kitchen model to further scale and expand its reach across Saudi Arabia. [...]

UAE-Based Workspace Booking Platform Hotdesk Acquires Spain’s YADO

Founded in 2019, Hotdesk has grown from 15 bookings in its first month to over 10,000 monthly bookings in a year. [...]

UAE’s Fintech Startup Wafeq Raises $3 Million Seed Round

The new funding will be used to support Wafeq’s entry into the Egyptian market. [...]

A Year in Review for Egyptian Startups

There is no denying that this year was an absolute rollercoaster for the Egyptian startup ecosystem, so here's a look back. [...]

Digital Saving Solution Menthum Launches in Egypt

Menthum, a digital saving solution, is establishing the country's first purpose-built digital money market fund. [...]

Saudi Crowdfunding Platform Manafa Secures $28M Series A Round

Manafa will use these funds to power its growth in Saudi Arabia and launch a number of financing solutions. [...]

Agritech Platform Mahasel Masr Secures Funding From EIIC

Mahasel Masr is a digital platform that offers solutions for reliably and securely facilitating online transactions of fresh produce. [...]

Qatari HeathTech Platform At Home Doc Raises $1.9M Pre-Series A Round

The platform plans to use these new funds to expand their health services to Saudi Arabia. [...]

Egypt Chosen Among Six African Nations to Host Unicorn Group Incubator

The Lagos-based Unicorn Group is seeking nnovative ideas, startups and early-stage companies in tech and tech-enabled sectors. [...]

The Real Deal With General Partner at Algebra Ventures Laila Hassan

Laila Hassan, General Partner at Algebra Ventures and Venture Partner at 500 Startups MENA, shares how blindingly bright success stories [...]

UAE’s MBRIF Opens Applications for Latest Innovation Accelerator

Since launching in 2018, some of the programme’s notable alumni have include Rizek, Sarwa and Hawa Water. [...]

She Strikes: The New Platform Empowering Egyptian Women in Business

Launched by Cairo-based Creative Industries Summit, the first cycle strikes on May 24th, bringing together experts and gurus from across [...]

Executive Insights ft Mohamed Sekkina, General Manager talabat Mart

StartupScene sits with the General Manager of talabat Mart to get his insights on what it takes to drive growth in one of the most [...]

UK’s Climate Finance Accelerator Launches Its First Cohort in Egypt

Nine Egyptian projects have been chosen for the third wave of the UK’s Climate Finance Accelerator. [...]

Forbes Will Build First Middle East Tower in Egypt’s New Capital

The Forbes International Tower will be designed to be fully sustainable. [...]

Saudi’s Food Tech Startup Matbakhi Raises $2.3 Million Pre-Seed Round

The funding will be used to establish a hotel cloud kitchen model to further scale and expand its reach across Saudi Arabia. [...]

UAE-Based Workspace Booking Platform Hotdesk Acquires Spain’s YADO

Founded in 2019, Hotdesk has grown from 15 bookings in its first month to over 10,000 monthly bookings in a year. [...]

UAE’s Fintech Startup Wafeq Raises $3 Million Seed Round

The new funding will be used to support Wafeq’s entry into the Egyptian market. [...]

UAE’s Fintech Startup Wafeq Raises $3 Million Seed Round

The new funding will be used to support Wafeq’s entry into the Egyptian market. [...]

UAE-Based Workspace Booking Platform Hotdesk Acquires Spain’s YADO

Founded in 2019, Hotdesk has grown from 15 bookings in its first month to over 10,000 monthly bookings in a year. [...]

Saudi’s Food Tech Startup Matbakhi Raises $2.3 Million Pre-Seed Round

The funding will be used to establish a hotel cloud kitchen model to further scale and expand its reach across Saudi Arabia. [...]

Forbes Will Build First Middle East Tower in Egypt’s New Capital

The Forbes International Tower will be designed to be fully sustainable. [...]

UK’s Climate Finance Accelerator Launches Its First Cohort in Egypt

Nine Egyptian projects have been chosen for the third wave of the UK’s Climate Finance Accelerator. [...]

UAE Fintech Platform Alaan Raises $4.5 Million in a Pre-Series A Round
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

UAE Fintech Platform Alaan Raises $4.5 Million in a Pre-Series A Round

18 Jan 2023
This latest round of funding brings Alaan’s total investments to $7 million. [...]
Emirati Tech Firm Astra Tech Acquires VoIP App BOTIM
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Emirati Tech Firm Astra Tech Acquires VoIP App BOTIM

13 Jan 2023
Through the acquisition, Astra Tech will be able to expand beyond super apps and build the reign’s first Ultra app. [...]
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