Cairo, Egypt – 5 August 2025 – F6 Group has officially launched its new investment arm, F6 Ventures, in partnership with Flat6Labs, to empower early-stage startups across the Middle East […]
Mohanad Al-Badrani, Co-Founder and CEO of BOUK, announced that the platform has successfully closed its first Pre-Seed funding round just days after its official launch—a milestone that reflects strong investor
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – RIFD, the first Saudi-born platform enabling Shariah-compliant securitization of SME trade receivables, has secured a strategic investment from Antler, a global early-stage venture capital firm. **This
Suplyd, a Cairo-based startup transforming restaurant logistics, has secured $2 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The investment will drive the expansion of its digital procurement platform and help
Afaq Capital, a Saudi company licensed by the Capital Market Authority (CMA), has fully acquired a venture capital portfolio in a transaction structured and completed with Cotyledon for Management Consultancy.
Olivery, a Jordan-based logistics technology startup, has successfully closed a Seed funding round with participation from Ibtikar Fund and Flat6Labs Mashreq Seed Fund. The investment aims to support Olivery’s regional
ZabonEx, an Oman-based startup specializing in predictive analytics, has closed a $100,000 Pre-Seed funding round, led by Oman Future Fund and ITHCA Group. According to the company, the new funding
Qlub, a Dubai-based restaurant payments platform, has raised $30 million in a funding round co-led by Shorooq Partners and Germany’s Cherry Ventures, with participation from the UAE sovereign wealth fund
ORA Technologies, a Moroccan e-commerce company, has raised $7.5 million in a Series A funding round, fully backed by a group of local investors led by Azur Innovation Fund. The
Saudi-based insurtech app YASMINA has successfully raised $2 million in a Seed funding round led by Scene Holding and Access Bridge Ventures, with participation from Arzan Venture Capital and 500
The first half of 2025 witnessed a surge in venture capital activity across the Arab region, with standout deals across fintech, AI, PropTech, mobility, and travel tech. Here are the
Ruya Partners, a leading private credit investment firm based in Abu Dhabi, has announced a US$15 million private credit investment in TruKKer Holding Limited, the largest digital freight and logistics
Zid, Saudi Arabia’s leading eCommerce platform for easy and fast online store creation, has announced a strategic partnership with Jahez, one of the Kingdom’s largest and most recognized online food
Equivator, a Saudi-based private equity firm, has announced a strategic investment of SAR 30 million (USD 8 million) in Related, a UAE-headquartered company specialized in loyalty and rewards technology. This
The World Economic Forum has announced its prestigious Technology Pioneers 2025 list, featuring 100 startups from 28 countries that are shaping the future of innovation across key sectors. The list
Dubai-based digital platform Stryde, licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), has announced the acquisition of Qora71, one of the region’s fastest-growing angel investment networks originally launched with the
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Sanabil Investments, wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and 500 Global, a leading multi-stage venture capital firm, have launched Batch 9 of the Sanabil
Actual VC, 24SIX9, and AHOY, in partnership with the Municipality of Madinah Region, have launched Madinah Tech, the first municipal accelerator and urban innovation sandbox in the Middle East and
UAE-based fintech platform OCTA has secured a $20 million credit facility from the Sukna Fund for Direct Financing (SFDF), aimed at powering embedded working capital for eligible SMEs across Saudi
Dubai, UAE – Prop-AI, the UAE-based AI-powered real estate investment platform, has announced the successful close of its $1.5 million pre-seed funding round from a notable mix of regional and
XFOLIO AI, a fintech startup based in Lebanon and France, has raised $2 million in Seed funding from Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) to grow its product and expand into
Stride Ventures, a global leader in venture debt financing, has announced the expansion of its operations into Saudi Arabia, reinforcing its presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The move
Kuwaiti quick-commerce startup Circle has successfully raised $6 million in a Series A funding round from a consortium of strategic investors. This funding solidifies Circle’s position in the local market
STV, one of the region’s largest venture capital firms, announced the launch of a dedicated $100 million Artificial Intelligence Fund in strategic partnership with Google. The announcement was made during
Abu Dhabi, UAE: CPX Holding, the UAE-based cybersecurity powerhouse and a subsidiary of G42, has officially acquired SpiderSilk, a pioneering cyber-AI product company also headquartered in the UAE. The acquisition
Bokra, a leading provider of Shariah-compliant investment and financing solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with i’SUPPLY, a prominent pharmaceutical and health supplies distribution platform in the MENA region. As
Saudi’s Shahbandr has officially launched “Video Commerce” as a service – the first of its kind in the MENA region – introducing a new dimension to digital retail. The Video
Baghdad, Iraq – April 28, 2025 – iQ Cars, Iraq’s leading online car marketplace, has announced the successful closure of a 7-figure seed funding round, led by Euphrates Ventures. This
BloomPath, a US-based SaaS startup powered by artificial intelligence, has successfully closed its $1.3 million pre-seed funding round, led by Raed Ventures, with participation from Ulu Ventures, Wamda Capital, Plus
Oman-based corporate travel platform Darrbak has announced the successful closure of its Pre-Seed funding round, led by the “Future Fund” under the Oman Investment Authority (OIA), with the deal value
True Gamers, a fast-growing esports café operator, has successfully raised $5 million in a Seed funding round to support its regional and international expansion, particularly across the Middle East, North
Miran, an AI-powered health and fitness app, and Welnes, a leading fitness community platform, have officially announced their merger to create a comprehensive wellness and fitness experience tailored to the
Startup funding in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) saw a notable 60% surge in Q1 2025, reaching a total of $693 million, according to the latest Digital Digest
TruBuild, a Saudi-based construction technology startup founded in 2023 by Bisrat Degefa (CEO) and Dr. Sari Sabban (CTO), has raised $1 million in a Seed funding round. The round was
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Sadq, a leading Saudi company specializing in digital signature solutions and workflow documentation, has successfully closed a Pre-Series A funding round, raising SAR 5.5 million. The
Cairo-based Rabbit, a hyperlocal quick-commerce startup, has officially launched operations in Saudi Arabia, targeting 20 million product deliveries across major Saudi cities by 2026. This expansion follows the company’s success in Egypt, where it
Sellou, the Bahrain-based startup specializing in social commerce and e-commerce, has successfully closed a $3 million seed funding round. The company plans to leverage this investment to further develop its
Massera Holding for Financial Investments, a subsidiary of 2 Point Zero and part of a global Emirati holding group, has acquired ADVA, the Egyptian fintech platform focused on consumer financing.
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