BECO Capital Closes Second Fund at $100m
Regional venture capital firm BECO Capital successfully closed its second fund at $100 million, significantly more than its initial target of $80 million.
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Samsung-backed ‘Blocko’ Blockchain Company Partners with Dubai Royal Family
Samsung-backed Blocko, has launched in the UAE in partnership with SEED Group, a member of the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum.
Jordan-based arabot Raises $1Mn for Regional Expansion
Jordan-based arabot that offers seamless online solutions and services using AI technology, recently raised a $1M seed round led by Riyad TAQNIA Fund (RTF).
Syrian-led Startups Spermly and Therapist House Win the Startup Roadshow in Gaziantep
Last week, two Syrian-led startups, Spermly and Therapist House, championed the Startup Roadshow competition in Gaziantep, Turkey.
UAE-based ‘YaLLa Esports’ Qualifies for Three International Tournaments Worth $1.2 Mn
UAE-based startup esports organization YaLLa Esports qualified for three large-scale international tournaments during the month of September.
Cairo-Based iCommunity Real Estate Platform Raises $600K
iCommunity, Egypt's first mobile community platform for the real estate industry, aims to transform engagement between residents and real estate developers.
IFC invests $1m in Tunisia’s Flat6Labs Avana Seed Fund to Support Women Entrepreneurs
The World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced that it is investing $1-million in Flat6Labs Tunisia’s Anava Seed Fund.
When One Door Closes…
An inspiring short story of Laura Tynan, a high-performance expert for professional women and the Managing Director at Laura Tynan Ltd.
Everything You Should Know About Angel Investors
As a necessary part of the startup ecosystem, angel investors often step in when no one else is willing to take the risk of investing in an entrepreneur.
Dubai Launches ‘Virtual Company Licence’ for non-resident businesses & freelancers
Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Tuesday announced the launch of the region's first 'Virtual Company Licence’.
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[Book Review] Social Media & Mobile Marketing by Puneet Bhatia
Digital marketing which began as an experimental area for marketers some years ago has transformed itself to a holistic field of study...
OYO to Invest $1Bn for Expansion in Saudi Arabia
OYO Hotels & Homes, will invest $1 billion to expand its operations in Saudi Arabia by adding luxury and upper-budget/mid-segment hotels...