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Tunisian Water Service Startup Kumulus Water Raises $969k Pre-Seed
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Tunisian Water Service Startup Kumulus Water Raises $969k Pre-Seed

02 Oct 2022
The new funds will be used to improve the startup’s product and deliver its first pre-ordered machines. [...]
Dubai-Based Restaurant Platform Eat App Raises $11 Million Series B
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Dubai-Based Restaurant Platform Eat App Raises $11 Million Series B

29 Sep 2022
The new funds will be used to fuel the startup’s global growth, as in-person dining recovers from the pandemic. [...]
How Startups Can Survive in an Economic Downturn
MENA ECOSYSTEMS

How Startups Can Survive in an Economic Downturn

29 Sep 2022
We go in-depth on the mindset required to approach an economic downturn, and the resilience needed to come out of it larger than before. [...]
Egyptian B2B E-Commerce Marketplace Mazaya Raises $5 Million Pre-Seed
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Egyptian B2B E-Commerce Marketplace Mazaya Raises $5 Million Pre-Seed

28 Sep 2022
The new investments will be used to expand the startup’s operations in Egypt and enter new markets, like Nigeria, before the end of the year. [...]
UAE’s Tabby Partners With Paymob to Support Retailers in Egypt
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

UAE’s Tabby Partners With Paymob to Support Retailers in Egypt

27 Sep 2022
Through the partnership, Tabby and Paymob aim to create a seamless BNPL solution for both in-store and online retailers. [...]
Egyptian Gaming Startup Ingame Sports Raises $1 Million Pre-Seed
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Egyptian Gaming Startup Ingame Sports Raises $1 Million Pre-Seed

25 Sep 2022
With the new investment, the startup plans to expand its presence in Egypt and other countries, and launch new features built on web3 infrastructure. [...]
talabat Egypt Celebrates International Programmers Day
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talabat Egypt Celebrates International Programmers Day

25 Sep 2022
talabat Egypt invited over 50 students from public schools to spend a day with local and regional Tech and Product (T&P) teams to gain hands-on experience in programming. [...]
Saudi Recruitment Platform Elevatus Raises $10.5 Million Series A
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Saudi Recruitment Platform Elevatus Raises $10.5 Million Series A

22 Sep 2022
The new investment will be used to accelerate the startup’s business expansion, enter new markets, and invest in product innovation. [...]
Egyptian Fintech Startup EXITS.ME Raises $1 Million in Pre-Seed Round
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Egyptian Fintech Startup EXITS.ME Raises $1 Million in Pre-Seed Round

21 Sep 2022
The team is currently working on transforming EXITS.ME to a new platform to cater to a wider audience in the MENA region, including M&As, SMEs, and startups. [...]

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UAE’s Tabby Partners With Paymob to Support Retailers in Egypt

Through the partnership, Tabby and Paymob aim to create a seamless BNPL solution for both in-store and online retailers. [...]

Egyptian B2B E-Commerce Marketplace Mazaya Raises $5 Million Pre-Seed

The new investments will be used to expand the startup’s operations in Egypt and enter new markets, like Nigeria, before the end of the [...]

How Startups Can Survive in an Economic Downturn

We go in-depth on the mindset required to approach an economic downturn, and the resilience needed to come out of it larger than before. [...]

Dubai-Based Restaurant Platform Eat App Raises $11 Million Series B

The new funds will be used to fuel the startup’s global growth, as in-person dining recovers from the pandemic. [...]

Tunisian Water Service Startup Kumulus Water Raises $969k Pre-Seed

The new funds will be used to improve the startup’s product and deliver its first pre-ordered machines. [...]

How Online Marketplace Esorus Revolutionises Egypt's Design Industry

Breaking the mould by serving as an intermediary on multiple levels between designers and consumers, the platform connects people with some [...]

AI-Powered Instant Commerce App Botit Could Change the Way We Shop

This new AI-powered e-commerce app promises to change the way we shop forever… [...]

The UAE's Rise as the Next Foodtech Hub of the Middle East

Staff writer May El Habachi speaks with some of the leading figures of the UAE's agritech industry to discuss the future of food - and the [...]

Startups Without Borders Concludes Competition in Palestine With Meta

The ‘Boost Without Borders - Palestine’ competition - the first of its kind in Gaza - saw 10 startups pitch their business ideas for a [...]

How Startups in the MENA Region are Embracing Sustainability

Staff writer May El Habachi speaks with some of the foremost entrepreneurs in the green sphere to discuss the future of sustainability in [...]

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 [...]

THE REAL DEAL: An Op-Ed By Thndr’s Co-Founder Ahmad Hammouda

“I decided to write this op-ed sharing the pitch we used to raise $20 million, along with some key learnings I accumulated throughout the [...]

Stanford Africa Business Forum Launches New Venture Pitch Competition

The competition will amalgamate all finalists and offer them the opportunity to network with global investors as well as $15,000 worth of [...]

The Real Deal With SOLO Founder & CEO Georgina Merhom

Georgina Merhom, founder and CEO of SOLO - an international business financial management platform founded in Egypt - tells us why [...]

UAE’s Tabby Partners With Paymob to Support Retailers in Egypt

Through the partnership, Tabby and Paymob aim to create a seamless BNPL solution for both in-store and online retailers. [...]

Egyptian B2B E-Commerce Marketplace Mazaya Raises $5 Million Pre-Seed

The new investments will be used to expand the startup’s operations in Egypt and enter new markets, like Nigeria, before the end of the [...]

How Startups Can Survive in an Economic Downturn

We go in-depth on the mindset required to approach an economic downturn, and the resilience needed to come out of it larger than before. [...]

Dubai-Based Restaurant Platform Eat App Raises $11 Million Series B

The new funds will be used to fuel the startup’s global growth, as in-person dining recovers from the pandemic. [...]

Tunisian Water Service Startup Kumulus Water Raises $969k Pre-Seed

The new funds will be used to improve the startup’s product and deliver its first pre-ordered machines. [...]

Tunisian Water Service Startup Kumulus Water Raises $969k Pre-Seed

The new funds will be used to improve the startup’s product and deliver its first pre-ordered machines. [...]

Dubai-Based Restaurant Platform Eat App Raises $11 Million Series B

The new funds will be used to fuel the startup’s global growth, as in-person dining recovers from the pandemic. [...]

How Startups Can Survive in an Economic Downturn

We go in-depth on the mindset required to approach an economic downturn, and the resilience needed to come out of it larger than before. [...]

Egyptian B2B E-Commerce Marketplace Mazaya Raises $5 Million Pre-Seed

The new investments will be used to expand the startup’s operations in Egypt and enter new markets, like Nigeria, before the end of the [...]

UAE’s Tabby Partners With Paymob to Support Retailers in Egypt

Through the partnership, Tabby and Paymob aim to create a seamless BNPL solution for both in-store and online retailers. [...]

Gaza's Blue Filter Wins $10,000 at IGNITE Pitch Competition
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Gaza's Blue Filter Wins $10,000 at IGNITE Pitch Competition

24 Sep 2022
Hosted by Startups Without Borders, SPARK and Google, the 9th annual IGNITE conference in Amsterdam saw 10 Palestinian startups pitch and compete for up to $10,000 in cash prizes. [...]
Rentak & valU are Digitising the Rental Experience in Egypt
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Rentak & valU are Digitising the Rental Experience in Egypt

21 Sep 2022
Proptech startup Rentak has teamed up with leading BNPL platform valU to introduce their ‘Vacay Now, Pay Later’ offers. [...]
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