Saudi Startup Expo 2025: Empowering the Saudi Startup Ecosystem
Join Saudi Startup Expo 2025 in Riyadh on Nov 12-13 to connect startups, investors, and partners shaping the Kingdom’s innovation ecosystem.
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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.
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.
Bollywood’s Bhumi Pednekar & Sister Samiksha Launch Backbay Aqua: Himalayan Mineral Water
Bollywood star Bhumi Pednekar and sister Samiksha launch Backbay Aqua—premium Himalayan mineral water in eco-friendly cartons with women-led sourcing.
Ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal Launches AI Startup ‘Parallel’ with $30 Million Funding
Parag Agrawal launches AI startup Parallel with $30 million funding, claims to outperform OpenAI’s GPT-5 in advanced web-centric research tasks.
From Boardrooms to Bollywood: How Narayana Murthy’s “70-Hour Work Week” Sparked a Long-Standing Debate on Work-Life Balance
Narayana Murthy’s 70-hour work week sparked debate from startups to Bollywood on work-life balance, productivity, and employee wellbeing in India.
Minimalist Won’t Survive Under HUL, Predicts Bombay Shaving Company CEO Shantanu Deshpande
Shantanu Deshpande of Bombay Shaving Company says a niche brand like Minimalist won't survive within the FMCG structure of HUL.
xLight Raises $40 Mn to Transform Chip Manufacturing with Breakthrough Laser Technology
xLight raises $40M to develop breakthrough EUV laser tech, aiming to transform chip manufacturing and boost US leadership in the semiconductor race.
From Rock Bottom to ₹40 Crore: Rhea Chakraborty and Showik’s Chapter 2 Drip Redefines Streetwear with Purpose
Rhea Chakraborty and her brother Showik have turned their lives around after facing personal setbacks by launching a successful startup, Chapter 2 Drip.
KiranaPro Crisis: Data Breach and Salary Delays Rock Bengaluru-Based Grocery Startup
KiranaPro initially attributed its recent data loss to a hack. CEO Deepak Ravindran later clarified it was actually carried out by a former employee.
Maharashtra FDA Suspends Zepto’s Food License Over Hygiene Violations, Plans Inspections for Other Quick Commerce Firms
A recent inspection at Zepto's Mumbai facility uncovered multiple violations of food safety and hygiene regulations, prompting action against the company.