Talabat, Kuwaiti foodtech startup weaving plans to expand to Iraq
Kuwaiti foodtech startup Talabat, owned by Delivery Hero, on Friday announced that it is projecting plans to expand to Iraq.
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Dubai’s FoxPush bags $15 Mn funding from Lebanon’s JGroup
Dubai, UAE-based FoxPush, a cost-effective solution for advertisers and publishers, on Sunday raised $15 million from Lebanon-based JGroup
Bengaluru’s Universal Sportsbiz raises $1.8 Mn funding from cricketer Virat Kohli
Bengaluru's fashion startup Universal Sportsbiz, has raised $2.6 million in a funding round led by Virat Kohli, with participation from Cornerstone Sport LLP.
Kaykroo, UAE’s cloud kitchen startup launches and raises $4 Mn funding
UAE-based Kaykroo, on Tuesday, 13 October 2020, raised $4 million Pre-Series A funding and launched with 15 locations in the UAE.
Dukaan, amid legal battle with Khatabook raises $6 Mn seed funding
Mumbai-based Dukaan that offers businesses the ability to create digital storefronts, on Friday, 16 October 2020 has raised $6 million seed funding from Lightspeed India and Matrix Partners India
Egypt’s Fatura announces expansion to 10 governorates to reach over 10,000 retailers
Egypt-based B2B digital marketplace Fatura, on Monday, announced that the company has expanded across the 10 governorates of Egypt in a move to reach over 10,000 retailers.
Hub71 and Bpifrance join forces to unlock funding opportunities for startups
Abu Dhabi's Hub71, on Monday, 12 October 2020, announced a strategic partnership with French investment bank, Bpifrance
India’s fintech startup Razorpay raises $100 Mn, enters unicorn club
Bangalore, Karnataka-based Razorpay, on Monday, 12 October 2020, raised $100 million to enter the unicorn club.
Amsterdam’s MessageBird raises $200 Mn at $3 Bn valuation to expand to MENA
Amsterdam's MessageBird, omnichannel cloud communications platform, On Thursday, 8 October 2020, raised $200 Mn to expand to MENA.
Dubai’s Shuaa Capital launches three Sharia-compliant funds
Dubai-based Shuaa Capital, an asset management and investment banking firm, on Friday, 9 October 2020 aunched three Sharia-compliant funds.
Tunisia’s edtech startup GoMyCode raises $850K Pre-Series A
Tunisia's edtech startup GoMyCode on 6 October, raised $850K Pre-Series A round led by Meninx Holding, Anava Seed Fund and Jasminum Capital.
Jordanian edtech startup IQRA’A Audiobooks raises $150K pre-seed funding
Amman, Jordan-based edtech startup IQRA’A Audiobooks, on Wednesday, 7 October 2020, has raised $150,000 in a pre-seed funding round.