Adobe Animate is shutting down next month after 25 years
Adobe confirms end-of-life for its 2D animation software, with phased access for existing users and extended timelines for enterprise customers.
Hadia Seema
Journalist at LAFFAZ, Hadia Seema blends research-driven reporting with clarity to cover entrepreneurship, innovation, and business developments across the startup ecosystem. Her work makes complex corporate and market developments accessible, highlighting emerging startup trends, founder journeys, and innovation across multiple markets.
Vennre raises $9.6M Pre-Series A to expand private market access in MENA
MENA-focused wealth platform Vennre secures hybrid equity-debt funding round co-led by Vision Ventures and anb seed Fund, with participation from regional and global investors.
Tamannaah Bhatia Launches Fine Jewellery Brand, Enters Entrepreneurship
The actor said the venture reflects her long-standing connection with jewellery and a desire to build longevity beyond acting.
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu ordered to post $1.7 billion bond in divorce dispute
A California court has ordered Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu to post a $1.7 billion bond and appointed a receiver to safeguard community assets during divorce proceedings.
Tech Founder Alex Finn Says AI Would Still Be the “Greatest Economic Opportunity in History” Even if It Is a Bubble
Alex Finn says artificial intelligence would still represent the greatest economic opportunity in history even if it proves to be a bubble, citing the impact of tools like Claude Code.
Over Half of Companies That Cut Jobs Over AI Now Regret It, Says Keith Richman
Tech executive Keith Richman warns that companies that laid off staff citing AI adoption are reconsidering their decisions, signaling a shift in workforce strategy for 2026.
ClickUp acquires Codegen to strengthen AI Super Agents push
California-based productivity platform ClickUp has acquired AI code generation startup Codegen to accelerate its Super Agents, bringing agentic AI technology and talent to strengthen autonomous workflows.
ClickUp launches Super Agents, introduces AI coworkers inside its workspace
California-based productivity platform ClickUp has launched Super Agents, positioning them as human-like AI coworkers that operate as real users inside its workspace, as the company pushes deeper into enterprise AI adoption.
Marissa Mayer Launches Dazzle, Raises $8M to Build Next-Gen AI Personal Assistants
Marissa Mayer raises $8M for Dazzle, a new AI personal assistant startup, aiming to learn from past failures and target consumer AI growth.
Warner Bros. Discovery Rejects Paramount’s $108 Bn Hostile Offer, Backs Netflix Deal
Board says David Ellison’s $30-per-share bid undervalues the company and carries financing and execution risks.
Matthew McConaughey brings his voice to ElevenLabs AI as creator and investor
Matthew McConaughey revealed at ElevenLabs’ first Summit that he has been an investor for years and is now using the company’s AI to expand his Lyrics of Livin’ newsletter into Spanish audio, voiced by him.
Algeria’s Traveltech Startup VOLZ Raises $5 Million in Landmark Funding Round
The funding round was backed by a consortium of private investors led by Tell Group, with participation from Groupe GIBA - Babahoum Industrial Group, marking the first exit for the Algerian Startup Fund.