50 MENA startups made it to Forbes Middle East, 8 Women-led startups
Here's to the the proud moment for the MENA startup ecosystem, the "Middle East's 50 Most-Funded Startups 2020" list is here.
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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.
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.
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.
SellAnyCar.com enters Saudi Arabia with new platform & $35 Mn funding
UAE's leading online marketplace for used cars, SellAnyCar.com is expanding to Saudi Arabia with the launch of its new platform Kayishha.
Saudi Arabia’s PIF and UAE’s ADIA might invest further in Jio Platforms
Reliance is presumed to sell more stakes to Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia based and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).
LEAP 2021 – Saudi Arabia’s new global tech event to put kingdom among world’s top tech nations
LEAP, a landmark tech event that supports Saudi's Vision 2030 for a knowledge-based economy, is projected to be held from 1 - 3 February 2021
Saudi’s Pi Flow raises undisclosed funds from SVC
Saudi's Pi Flow, a virtual accounting company has raised undisclosed funds from a group of angel investors and Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC).
TAKER augments its proprietary technology platform to launch TakerGo
Saudi's SaaS startup TAKER has announced the launch of TakerGo, an advanced service to connect restaurants to on-demand delivery companies
Saudi’s Hazen.ai launches AI-powered software to improve road safety
Hazen.ai, a Saudi Arabia-based startup last week announced the launch of its AI-powered software that aims to improve road safety.
Saudi’s Trteeb.co launches new app for bespoke tailored thobes
Saudi-based Trteeb.co, an online marketplace with the biggest pool of tailors to make the thobe buying and stitching experience easier
Saudi’s WorkHint upgrades to SaaS Management Software
Saudi's WorkHint that offers consulting and management information software has recently launched a new B2B software-as-a-service (SaaS) management software.