Abhishek Middha launches Middha Ventures with Rs. 1.05 crore bets on Ruskle, Fitreak
Mumbai-based investor enters early-stage ecosystem with first investments across consumer and fitness startups
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The Middle East’s Startup Funding Signals from February 2026: AI, IPOs, and Institutional Capital Are Reshaping the Market
Early 2026 funding rounds in the Middle East reveal new trends in AI investment, IPO readiness, and the rise of institutional-backed capital shaping the startup ecosystem.
The $100M AI Signal From Abu Dhabi That Startup Founders Shouldn’t Ignore
How Abu Dhabi’s $100M AI investment reveals a deeper shift in how sovereign capital is reshaping startup funding in 2026
New York’s AI Mortgage Startup Tidalwave Secures $22 Mn Series A Round
Tidalwave has raised a $22 million Series A led by Permanent Capital, with D.R. Horton joining as an investor and customer, as the AI-powered mortgage platform accelerates adoption and targets 4% of U.S. loan originations.
Rajasthan’s Tractor Junction Raises $22 Million to Boost Rural Mobility and Fintech Arm
Tractor Junction has raised $22 million in a Series A round led by Astanor, with plans to expand its rural vehicle marketplace, strengthen OEM partnerships, and rapidly scale FINJ, its fintech arm that has already disbursed over ₹1,500 crore in loans.
Saudi proptech Ghanem secures $7.1 million from Al-Romaih Group
Saudi proptech startup Ghanem has raised $7.1 million from Al-Romaih Group to expand its fractional real estate investment platform, enhance its technology, and accelerate product development under REGA’s regulatory sandbox.
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.
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.
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’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.
Dubai’s Prop-AI Raises $1.5 Mn in Pre-Seed Funding to Expand Its AI-Powered Real Estate Investment Platform
Prop-AI, the AI-powered platform revolutionizing how people discover, evaluate, and purchase real estate, last week closed its pre-seed funding round.