Morocco-based Justyol raises angel bridge funding ahead of planned Series A
Angel-backed bridge round will help accelerate logistics, supply chain operations, and internal systems as the company prepares for mid-2026 Series A.
Asiya Nayab
Senior News Editor at LAFFAZ, Asiya Nayab reports on startups, technology, and business ecosystems across India, MENA, and the United States. Her work translates complex topics in finance, digital marketing, and consulting into data-driven, actionable insights, empowering founders and early-stage entrepreneurs to make informed decisions.
Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed invests in Swiss AI safety firm Umanitek, joins advisory board
Move marks one of the first major GCC investments in AI accountability infrastructure as Gulf states accelerate efforts to become global AI hubs.
Adobe partners with Airtel to offer Express Premium free for one year
Adobe and Bharti Airtel have signed a partnership that will give Airtel’s entire customer base access to Adobe Express Premium at no cost for 12 months through the Airtel Thanks app.
Quick Home Services Startup Pync Shuts Down, Founders Join Snabbit
Quick home services startup Pync ceases operations amid fierce competition, with its founders and team moving to Snabbit as consolidation emerges in the sector.
Halo AI unveils enhanced agentic AI platform at 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai
The Saudi Arabia–launched startup returns to the Summit one year after winning the 1 Billion Pitches competition, reporting higher creator payouts, faster collaboration growth, and a major product update.
India, Malaysia, France Order X to Remove Obscene AI Content from Grok
Governments across India, Malaysia, and France have directed X to act against Grok-generated obscene and illegal content, warning of legal consequences and demanding compliance reports.
Entrepreneurship a ‘Personality Tax,’ Says Indian Investor Dilip Kumar Amid Founder Burnout Concerns
Indian investor Dilip Kumar describes entrepreneurship as a personality tax, highlighting founder burnout and mental fatigue amid rising pressures in the startup ecosystem.
Bernie Sanders Warns AI Boom Could Leave Millions Without Jobs, Income
Speaking on CNN, the Vermont senator questioned how families will survive if artificial intelligence wipes out jobs, comments that have since driven global media coverage.
Andrew Wilkinson Comments on AI Economics Amid Investor Bubble Concerns
Andrew Wilkinson highlights key AI labor cost declines and infrastructure spending concerns, emphasizing economic opportunities in software.
Trump Media announces $6 billion merger with fusion company TAE Technologies; DJT stock jumps
Trump Media announced a $6 billion all-stock merger with fusion firm TAE Technologies, with the deal expected to close in mid-2026.
Rotoris watch startup scores $3 Mn seed funding from Nikhil Kamath and Vivek Oberoi
The seed round was led by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath and actor-entrepreneur Vivek Anand Oberoi, with participation from comedian Tanmay Bhat, Venture Catalysts, 100 Unicorns, and over 30 startup founders.
Spinny Plans $160 Million Raise to Acquire GoMechanic, Expand Used-Car Services
Spinny is raising $160–165M to acquire GoMechanic, integrating full-service vehicle maintenance to strengthen its footprint in India’s used-car market.