Jordan’s AB Ventures and DASH Ventures invest in US-based Veem
Jordan's AB Ventures, and DASH Ventures took part in the $31M strategic capital raise for the US-based fintech startup Veem.
MENA
Stay updated on the latest developments in startups, business, and technology across the MENA region. Get breaking news, in-depth reporting, and expert analysis on entrepreneurship, innovation, and emerging trends.
Tarfin, Turkey’s agritech startup closes Series A funding from Wamda and others
Tarfin, the agriculture fintech startup based in Turkey, on Monday (21 September 2020) has secured $5 million in a Series A round.
US-based talent marketplace Walzay enters the MENA region
US-based Walzay, a full-stack hiring solution for businesses has now entered the MENA region by launching a branch in the UAE.
[Exclusive] Zomato Co-founder Pankaj Chaddah launches Mindhouse in the UAE
Gurgaon, Haryana-based meditation and mental wellness startup Mindhouse, on Sunday (20 September 2020) announced its launch in the UAE.
MENA-based Wiz Holding raises $2 Mn seed for Wiz Shops
MENA-based e-commerce enterprise Wiz Holding secures $2 million from international investors from KSA, US, and Canada for Wiz Shops.
Virtuzone partners with Zbooni to provide SMEs with transaction solutions powered by WhatsApp
Virtuzone has partnered with Zbooni to allow its clients quick and seamless access to transaction solutions via Whatsapp
Egyptian startup FreshSource selected for 2020 Grow-NY Challenge
Egypt's FreshSource is selected among 20 finalists for the 2020 Grow-NY food and beverage innovation and agriculture technology business challenge.
Saudi’s Penny Software secures $1.35 Mn seed funding from Wamda and others
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-based SaaS startup, Penny Software on Monday raised $1.35 million seed funding from Wamda, Class 5 Global, and others.
Kuwait’s JustClean closes $8 Mn Series B funding
Kuwait-based laundry marketplace platform JustClean, on Sunday raised $8 million in a series B round led by Faith Capital Holding.
Alsaree3 – Iraqi foodtech startup raises six-figure seed funding
Alsaree3, a Baghdad, Iraq-based food delivery app and its sister company Al Zajel, have recently closed a 6-figure seed funding round
New York’s Endeavor Catalyst raises $134 Mn for Fund III from Careem & more
New York-based venture capitalist Endeavor Catalyst yesterday (16 September 2020) raised $134 million for its Fund III from Careem & others.
Delhi’s EkAnek raises $5.4 Mn funding from UAE’s Alpha Wave Incubation
Delhi-based EkAnek on Monday raised $5.4 million (around INR 40 crore) in a Series A1 round led by UAE's Alpha Wave Incubation (AWI) Fund