Mumbai-based Nia.one raises $2.4 million seed funding to expand gig worker network
Nia.one raises USD 2.4M from Elevar Equity to expand gig worker network, launch Niadel hubs, and boost worker wellbeing across India.
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Hyderabad Angels Fund Launches SEBI Category 1 Fund to Back Early-Stage Startups
The Hyderabad Angels Fund has introduced a SEBI-Category I Alternate Investment Fund targeting pre-Series A and Series B startups, signalling deeper regional investor engagement in India’s tech scale-up ecosystem.
Valar Atomics Secures $130 Million to Accelerate Advanced Nuclear Reactor Development in Utah
Backed by high-profile investors, Valar Atomics is pushing forward with its Utah test reactor to redefine clean industrial energy through advanced nuclear technology.
DisrupTech Ventures Invests in Chari, Expands Fintech Footprint Beyond Egypt
DisrupTech Ventures invests in Morocco’s Chari, turning local shops into fintech access points. The fund joins Chari’s board to boost financial inclusion and digital innovation across Africa.
BRKZ Secures $30 Million Debt from Stride Ventures to Boost Saudi Construction Sector
BRKZ has secured a $30 million growth debt from Stride Ventures to expand financing solutions for Saudi Arabia’s booming construction sector, empowering contractors and driving Vision 2030 projects.
Chari Secures $12 Mn Series A, Becomes Morocco’s First VC-Backed Startup to Obtain Financial Institution License
Morocco’s YC-backed fintech Chari closes a $12M Series A led by SPE Capital and Orange Ventures, marking a national record and a major regulatory milestone with a financial institution license.
Dubai’s fintech UPFRONT raises $10 Million Pre-Seed to tackle SMB cash flow challenges
Dubai fintech UPFRONT raises $10 million pre-seed to solve SMB cash flow inefficiencies in MENA, led by Palm Ventures and SABAH.fund.
Saudi Arabia’s fintech startup Bwatech scores $16 Million to Expand Corporate Financial Solutions
Saudi fintech startup Bwatech has raised $16 million in a Sharaka Financial-led round to scale its corporate banking solutions, advance open banking infrastructure, and accelerate Saudi Arabia’s financial sector transformation under Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia’s Spare Raises $5 Million to Transform Open Banking Across MENA
Riyadh-based fintech will use funding to scale API integrations, enhance product development, and accelerate regional adoption of secure, real-time financial connectivity.
UAE-based Armoir Secures $500K Seed to Disrupt Premium Luggage Sector
UAE-based Armoir bags $500K seed funding to expand into Europe & MENA, targeting the premium luggage market projected to hit US$75B by 2031.
UAE’s CE-Ventures Joins $100 Million Funding Round for U.S. Nuclear Startup Aalo Atomics
The UAE’s CE-Ventures has joined global investors in Aalo Atomics’ $100M Series B, backing modular nuclear technology aimed at powering the AI-driven energy future.
Riyadh-based Gathern Raises $72 million Series B Funding Ahead of IPO
Gathern raises $72M Series B, valued at $266M, to expand Saudi Arabia’s top vacation rental platform, supporting Vision 2030 tourism growth and IPO plans.