Startup Funding 101 – Series A, B, C funding rounds explained
This article intends to educate aspiring entrepreneurs & students and address common questions related to startup funding in the simplest language possible.
Funding
o9 Solutions raises $100 Mn funding from Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
o9 Solutions is an integrated business planning solutions provider headquartered in Texas, US. The company today announced that it has raised $100 million
Careem invests $50 Mn in its new Super App as a part of COVID-19 revival plans
Dubai, UAE-based ride-hailing unicorn Careem has reportedly launched its Super App across 13 markets and invested $50 million in the same.
Airtel invests in edtech startup Lattu Media for 10% stake
The telecom major Bharti Airtel yesterday announced that it has invested an undisclosed amount in the Mumbai-based edtech startup Lattu Media
Story of startup funding and growth – The Harsh Reality
I'm not demotivating you by saying all this, but I wish to prepare you for the inevitable problems and hurdles that almost every entrepreneur faces but don't speak
OkCredit raises INR 80 Cr funding from its parent entity
Haryana-based OKCredit last week announced that the company has raised INR 80 crore (around over $10 million) from its parent entity, OkTech Inc.
Rizek – Abu Dhabi’s service marketplace raises $3.5 Mn funding
Rizek, Abu Dhabi-based service marketplace yesterday announced that the company has raised $3.5 million in a seed funding round
Top-funded Delivery & Logistics Startups in MENA – FY20
Delivery & Transport sector stood at first place in terms of amount raised in the last fiscal year. Let's now look at the top-funded delivery & logistics startups in the MENA.
Bengaluru-based HealthPlix raises $6 Mn in Series B round led by JSW Ventures
Bengaluru-based healthtech startup HealthPlix yesterday raised $6 million in a Series B round led by JSW Ventures with participation from existing investors
Gurugram-based Yolo Bus raises $3.3 Mn in a Series-A round from Nexus Venture Partners
India's Yolo Bus that standardises inter-city bus travel, today announced that the company has raised $3.3 million in a Series-A round led by Nexus Venture
Ajar – Kuwait’s proptech startup scoops $7.5 Mn funding
Kuwait's proptech startup Ajar closed its Pre-Series A round with participation from SBX Capital, 500 Startups, and Seed Partner.
Tabby – UAE’s first ‘Buy-Now Pay-Later’ solution scoops $7 Mn funding
UAE-based fintech startup Tabby that offers a unique avenue of 'Buy Now - Pay Later' today announced that the company has raised $7 million funding