Iliad Partners Closes $50M Tech Ventures Fund
UAE-based venture capital firm Iliad Partners has announced the second closing of its $50 million Iliad Partners Tech Ventures Fund. The latest round welcomes three leading Greek banks – Eurobank, […]
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$100M to Empower the Digital Economy in MENA
Dubai, UAE – September 24, 2025 – PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) has unveiled a strategic commitment to invest $100 million across the Middle East and Africa, aiming to fuel
MDP Secures Strategic Investment to Scale Financial Solutions Across MEA
MDP, a leading payments technology infrastructure provider headquartered in Egypt, has announced a strategic investment led by Lorax Capital Partners (LCP), with participation from a consortium of global development financial
Geidea Wins “Most Innovative Fintech Company in the Middle East 2025” Award by Global Finance
Cairo – Geidea has been honored with the “Most Innovative Fintech Company in the Middle East 2025” award as part of Global Finance’s “Innovators 2025” awards. This prestigious recognition celebrates
Addepar Opens First Office in the Middle East and Africa at Dubai International Financial Centre
Addepar, a leading wealth management technology company, has announced the opening of its first office in the Middle East and Africa at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), one of the
Mozn Recognized Among the World’s Top Companies in Fighting Financial Crime
Mozn, a leading Saudi fintech company, has achieved a global milestone by being ranked among the top 50 companies in digital financial crime prevention, according to the Chartis Financial Crime
PayTabs Group Acquires Majority Stake in PayTabs Egypt
PayTabs Global, a leading payment solutions provider in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in PayTabs Egypt. This move aligns with the
SC Ventures Partners with Visa to Support Startups and SMEs in the Region
SC Ventures, the innovation and investment arm of Standard Chartered Bank, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Visa to develop innovative solutions supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) Invests in Artal Growth Opportunities Fund
Saudi Venture Capital (SVC), an initiative of the Social Development Bank in Saudi Arabia, has announced its investment in the Artal Growth Opportunities Fund, managed by Artal Capital, a private
FORAS Acquires 36% of Bahraini Crowdfunding Platform “Beban”
FORAS AI, a leading investor in innovative startups across the Middle East and North Africa, has announced the acquisition of a 36% stake in the Bahraini crowdfunding platform “Beban“, licensed
Ninja in Talks to Raise Pre-IPO Funding at Over $1 Billion Valuation
According to reports from Bloomberg, Ninja, a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) delivery company, is in talks to raise investments in a pre-IPO funding round at a valuation exceeding $1 billion.
Looking Ahead: A Bright Future for European Startups in the Middle East
As the Middle East becomes an increasingly attractive market for international startups, companies like Ovo Energy, GoEuro, and ManoMano are leading the way. By focusing on sustainability, mobility, and retail,
Suhail Ventures Launches $50 Million Venture Capital Fund to Support Startups in the Region
Suhail Ventures has announced the launch of a $50 million venture capital fund, aimed at supporting startups in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. The fund focuses on investing in
Bridge Middle East Forum, Hong Kong
Event Description Bridge Middle East Forum is an international forum that brings together startups, investors, government entities, and investment funds from the Middle East to explore and showcase investment opportunities
SVC Saudi Arabia Invests $1 Billion in 54 Funds to Support Startups and Lead Venture Capital Funding
A report from the Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) revealed that the total investments committed since its establishment amount to $1 billion, while the total investments, including those from partners,
Smpl Fund I, Invests $250,000 in AI Companies within Qora71 Portfolio
Smpl Fund I, established with $10 million by Smpl Holdings, has announced a $250,000 investment in several AI and technology companies within the Qora71 portfolio. The fund focuses on supporting AI
The Middle East Startup Revolution: Trends Shaping the Region’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
The Middle East is undergoing a startup revolution, driven by innovation, digital transformation, and substantial investment from both the private and public sectors. With ambitious national strategies like Saudi Vision