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SVC Gives $7.5 Million To Fund Early to Late-Stage Startups in Saudi
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

SVC Gives $7.5 Million To Fund Early to Late-Stage Startups in Saudi

02 Jun 2023
The move signals SVC's commitment to nurturing the startup ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. [...]
Morocco’s PrestaFreedom Raises $1.1 Million From Azur Innovation Fund
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Morocco’s PrestaFreedom Raises $1.1 Million From Azur Innovation Fund

29 May 2023
The move will enable the startup to expand its operations geographically, with plans to enter various African markets next year. [...]
Startup Grind to Host Virtual Product & AI Summit This June
MENA ECOSYSTEMS

Startup Grind to Host Virtual Product & AI Summit This June

27 May 2023
The global startup community will bring together entrepreneurs from all corners of the earth to discuss the future of AI. [...]
Beltone Launches VC Fund to Back Egypt’s Tech Startups
MENA ECOSYSTEMS

Beltone Launches VC Fund to Back Egypt’s Tech Startups

26 May 2023
Beltone Venture Capital will primarily focus on pre-seed and seed funding rounds, with additional support in follow-up rounds. [...]
Turkish AI-Powered Platform Insider Raises $105 Million Investment
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Turkish AI-Powered Platform Insider Raises $105 Million Investment

26 May 2023
This pushes Insider’s total funding to $274 million, and will be used to expedite Insider's mergers and acquisitions strategy. [...]
UAE-Based Blockchain Reef Announces $10M Web3 Accelerator Programme
MENA ECOSYSTEMS

UAE-Based Blockchain Reef Announces $10M Web3 Accelerator Programme

24 May 2023
The award-winning startup seeks to drive growth in the MENA region and support initiatives building on the Reef Chain. [...]
The Future of Egyptian E-Commerce With B.TECH's Mohamed Khattab
BEHIND THE STARTUP

The Future of Egyptian E-Commerce With B.TECH's Mohamed Khattab

24 May 2023
We speak to Mohamed Khattab, Executive VP of b_labs & Digital Commerce at B.TECH, about the driving forces behind Egyptian e-commerce. [...]
Egyptian Fintech Startup Paymob Launches Operations in Saudi Arabia
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Egyptian Fintech Startup Paymob Launches Operations in Saudi Arabia

23 May 2023
Egyptian fintech startup Paymob has received certification that will allow them to operate across the kingdom. [...]
How Women Are Closing the Gender Gap in MENA’s Tech Ecosystem
MENA ECOSYSTEMS

How Women Are Closing the Gender Gap in MENA’s Tech Ecosystem

22 May 2023
Whether through inclusivity programmes or by eliminating barriers, these tech pioneers are changing the industry for other women. [...]

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Beltone Launches VC Fund to Back Egypt’s Tech Startups

Beltone Venture Capital will primarily focus on pre-seed and seed funding rounds, with additional support in follow-up rounds. [...]

Startup Grind to Host Virtual Product & AI Summit This June

The global startup community will bring together entrepreneurs from all corners of the earth to discuss the future of AI. [...]

Morocco’s PrestaFreedom Raises $1.1 Million From Azur Innovation Fund

The move will enable the startup to expand its operations geographically, with plans to enter various African markets next year. [...]

SVC Gives $7.5 Million To Fund Early to Late-Stage Startups in Saudi

The move signals SVC's commitment to nurturing the startup ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. [...]

The E-Commerce Platform Empowering Social Sellers Across MENA

Serving as a one-stop shop for both merchants and suppliers, Taager is empowering people to become social sellers. [...]

The Rise of Qatar’s Startup Ecosystem

StartupScene speaks with some of Qatar’s experienced investors and entrepreneurs on the nation’s burgeoning ecosystem. [...]

Egypt's The TriFactory & Optomatica Launch New Sportstech App Racemate

With over a decade of experience organising massive running events, the TriFactory is finally entering the sportstech scene. [...]

Turkish AI-Powered Platform Insider Raises $105 Million Investment

This pushes Insider’s total funding to $274 million, and will be used to expedite Insider's mergers and acquisitions strategy. [...]

Beltone Launches VC Fund to Back Egypt’s Tech Startups

Beltone Venture Capital will primarily focus on pre-seed and seed funding rounds, with additional support in follow-up rounds. [...]

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… [...]

How Pure Harvest is Addressing the Region’s Food Security Challenges

In this exclusive interview, May El Habachi speaks to CEO Sky Kurtz about the company’s rise and raise, and how they're leading the charge [...]

The Palestinian Entrepreneur 3D Printing a Brighter Future for Gaza

Creating medical and educational equipment through 3D printing technology, Mohammed Abu Matar and his startup Tashkeel 3D seeks to overcome [...]

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 [...]

Entrepreneur & Mentor Dina El Mofty Launches Business Bootcamp

Injaz founder, Dina El Mofty, launched a Business Bootcamp to support entrepreneurs in developing a growth mindset. [...]

Beltone Launches VC Fund to Back Egypt’s Tech Startups

Beltone Venture Capital will primarily focus on pre-seed and seed funding rounds, with additional support in follow-up rounds. [...]

Startup Grind to Host Virtual Product & AI Summit This June

The global startup community will bring together entrepreneurs from all corners of the earth to discuss the future of AI. [...]

Morocco’s PrestaFreedom Raises $1.1 Million From Azur Innovation Fund

The move will enable the startup to expand its operations geographically, with plans to enter various African markets next year. [...]

SVC Gives $7.5 Million To Fund Early to Late-Stage Startups in Saudi

The move signals SVC's commitment to nurturing the startup ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. [...]

SVC Gives $7.5 Million To Fund Early to Late-Stage Startups in Saudi

The move signals SVC's commitment to nurturing the startup ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. [...]

Morocco’s PrestaFreedom Raises $1.1 Million From Azur Innovation Fund

The move will enable the startup to expand its operations geographically, with plans to enter various African markets next year. [...]

Startup Grind to Host Virtual Product & AI Summit This June

The global startup community will bring together entrepreneurs from all corners of the earth to discuss the future of AI. [...]

Beltone Launches VC Fund to Back Egypt’s Tech Startups

Beltone Venture Capital will primarily focus on pre-seed and seed funding rounds, with additional support in follow-up rounds. [...]

Turkish AI-Powered Platform Insider Raises $105 Million Investment

This pushes Insider’s total funding to $274 million, and will be used to expedite Insider's mergers and acquisitions strategy. [...]

Saudi-Based Fintech Wosul Payments Raises $3.2 Million in Seed Round
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Saudi-Based Fintech Wosul Payments Raises $3.2 Million in Seed Round

23 May 2023
Wosul offers a cloud-based point-of-sale system that enables sellers to accept digital transactions both online and in-store. [...]
Silicon Valley’s Plug and Play Invests in UAE-Based Legaltech Clara
INVESTMENTS & NEWS

Silicon Valley’s Plug and Play Invests in UAE-Based Legaltech Clara

22 May 2023
The legal operating system, Clara, enables tech founders to digitally form, run and develop their ventures. [...]
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