Ziina, Dubai’s fintech startup scores Y-Combinator backing and seed funding
Dubai, UAE-based fintech startup Ziina, last week, scored Y-Combinator backing and seed funding from OTF Jasoor Ventures, Class 5 Global and others.
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TWIG, Jordanian agritech startup raises seed funding from Miqdadi
Jordan-based agritech startup TWIG, last week, announced that it has raised seed investment from Miqdadi Agricultural Materials Company.
BlueNalu secures $60 Million debt financing from KBW Ventures and others
California-based BlueNalu, a leading innovative food company producing a variety of seafood products, raises $60 million debt financing.
Tamara, Saudi’s ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ startup scores $6 Mn seed funding from Impact46
Saudi Arabia-based Buy-Now-Pay-Later pioneer Tamara, last week, announced the closing of its $6 million seed round led by Impact46.
RAIN, bahrain-based crypto exchange scores $6 Mn Series A
Bahrain-based cryptocurrency exchange RAIN, on Sunday announced that the company has raised $6 million in its Series A round led by MEVP.
Ruskin Bond joins Unluclass as a Mentor – Delight for budding writers
This week, Gurugram-based Unluclass announced its exclusive partnership with one of the most popular authors globally, Ruskin Bond.
BYJU’s vs Amazon Academy – The battle of edtech giants
India's edtech unicorn BYJU's, on Wednesday, has signed the deal to acquire Aakash Educational Services Limited for $1 billion.
Qatari fintech Cwallet scores $220K Pre-Seed funding from MBK Holding
Qatar-based fintech startup Cwallet, on Sunday, announced that it has raised $220,000 pre-Seed investment from its founders and MBK Holding.
Opio, Egyptian women’s fashion brand scores $300K seed funding from AUC Angels
Egypt-based women’s fashionwear brand Opio, on Wednesday, announced that it has raised $300,000 in a seed round from AUC Angels.
Hi-Express, Iraqi last-mile delivery startup raises seed funding from Iraqi Angel Investors Network
Iraq-based last-mile delivery startup Hi-Express, on Wednesday, raised a 6-figure seed funding led by Iraqi Angel Investors Network (IAIN).
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[Exclusive] Knowledge Officer launches ‘Tech Fellowship’ to upskill next tech generation in MENA
London-based edtech startup Knowledge Officer, on Wednesday, in a statement to LAFFAZ, announced the launch of its Tech Fellowship program
ZoodPay, ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ fintech solution provider appoints Martin Muransky as CEO
ZoodMall last month launched its fintech arm Zoodpay, and on Tuesday announced the appointment of Martin Muransky as CEO of Zoodpay.