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.
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[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.
Halal Angels Network launches Khadija RA Initiative to empower 1001 female entrepreneurs globally
The Khadija RA Initiative is the world's largest and exclusive cohort, incubation & acceleration program for 1001 Female Entrepreneurs.
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Weekly Roundup – Top startup news you ought not to miss [Sep 14 – Sep 20]
Here’s to this week’s news roundup, featuring the top startup news and stories from MENA and India published on LAFFAZ from 14 to 20 September, 2020.
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
Google removes Paytm app from Google Play Store due to policy violation
Google on Friday (18 September 2020) has reportedly removed the popular payments and e-wallet app Paytm from Google Play Store.
India’s edtech unicorn BYJU’S acquires LabInApp
Edtech unicorn BYJU’S on Thursday (September 17 2020) acquired LabinApp, an edtech startup backed by Unitus Ventures.