Weekly Roundup – Top startup news you ought not to miss [Sep 20 – Sep 27]
Weekly roundup, featuring the top startup news and stories from MENA and India published on LAFFAZ from 20 to 27 September, 2020.
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Latest developments in startups, business, and technology across India, MENA, North America, Europe, and global markets. Stay informed with breaking news, in-depth reporting, and expert analysis on entrepreneurship, innovation, and emerging trends.
Lebanon’s edtech platform Synkers raises $1.8 Mn Pre-Series A funding round
Lebanon's edtech startup Synkers raises $1.8 million Pre-Series A funding round led by Dr. Lama and Dalia Al Sulaiman, with 500 Startups.
Flat6Labs Bahrain’s 5th cycle selects 8 innovative startups
Flat6Labs Bahrain's 5th Cycle received over 200 applications from over 50 countries, out of which 8 startups made it to the 5th demo day.
Egypt’s fintech startup Kashier Payments raises seed funding from Glint Ventures
Egypt's fintech startup Kashier Payments on Sunday (20 September 2020) has raised an undisclosed amount of seed capital from Glint Ventures.
Egypt’s Elves raises $2 Mn funding from Sawari Ventures
Egyptian virtual assistant platform Elves on Sunday (20 September 2020) raised $2 million from Sawari Ventures and some undisclosed investors
UAE’s decree of women empowerment, new law ensuring equal pay for men and women from today
UAE's new law that ensures equal pay for men and women in the private sector of the UAE, has come into effect from today, 25 September 2020.
Jordan’s ISSF invests $2 Mn in Endeavor Catalyst Fund III
Endeavor Catalyst has announced the closing of Endeavor Catalyst III, with $134 million, of which $2 million is from Jordan's ISSF
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.
Saurabh Saxena, ex-Vedantu co-founder launches edtech platform Uable
Saurabh Saxena, co-founder of online tutoring platform Lakshya and ex-Vedantu co-founder launches Uable, a life skill platform for kids.
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.