Dubai Angel Investors and MEVP Join Forces to Boost MENA Tech Startups
Dubai Angel Investors teams up with MEVP to boost MENA tech startups, offering capital, portfolio management, and support for early-stage entrepreneurs.
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Indian Air Taxi Startup ePlane Secures $14 Mn, Plans Manned Testing by Mid-2025
ePlane, an Indian air taxi startup, secures $14 Mn in funding to develop electric air taxis, aiming for manned testing by mid-2025 to transform urban mobility.
Blackstone Eyes 20% Stake in India’s Haldiram’s at $8 Bn Valuation: A Major Move in India’s Snack Industry
Blackstone seeks a 20% stake in Haldiram's, valued at $8 billion. Get the latest on this high-profile investment deal in India’s food sector.
Dubai’s BECO Capital Raises $20 Mn from Riyadh’s SVC
Dubai-based venture capital firm BECO Capital has today raised $20 million from Riyadh, Saudi Venture Capital (SVC).
Palestinian Ibtikar Fund Closes Second Fund at $25 Mn
Ramallah, Palestine-based Ibtikar Fund, last week closed its second fund 'Ibtikar Fund II' at $25 million - aims to invest in 25 innovative startups.
Hollywood Actress and Filmmaker Olivia Wilde Launches Venture Capital Firm
American actress, director, and producer Olivia Wilde has been recently making headlines for the launch of her venture capital firm 'Proximity Ventures'.
The Chainsmokers Bring Creative Flair to B2B Investing
Drew Taggart clarified that Mantis VC doesn't aspire to replicate established venture capital firms like Sequoia, recognizing the value they already bring.
Plus VC Announced promotion of Zainab Al Sharif to Partner
Plus VC (+VC), the Abu Dhabi, UAE-based early-stage venture capital firm last week announced the promotion of Zainab Al Sharif to Partner.
Tragic Loss: Good Capital Co-Founder Rohan Malhotra Passes Away
Rohan Malhotra, co-founder and managing partner of Good Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm, tragically passed away on October 1 at the young age of 36.
Atomico, VC Firm of Skype’s Niklas Zennström, Secures $1.24 Bn for European Tech Investments
Atomico, a London-based global investment firm, on Monday, launched two new funds - amid declining valuations and widespread layoffs in the European tech sector.
Switzerland’s Constructor Capital Enters Abu Dhabi to expand portfolio across MENA
Founded by Serg Bell, Constructor Capital is a science-based VC fund that backs startups in the software and deep technology sectors.
Plus VC and Tawaref announce Strategic Partnership to accelerate seamless setup of portfolio companies in Saudi Arabia
Plus VC (+VC), MENA's leading venture capital firm and the third most active VC by deals in the MENA in Q3, 2023, signs MoU with Tawaref, a tech investment community.