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Finance
Dubai’s Property Finder Raises US$250 Million from Ares Management to Accelerate Expansion and AI Innovation
"This financing marks another important milestone in our journey to build the region's most trusted and intelligent property platform," said Michael Lahyani, founder and Chief Executive Officer, Property Finder.
Business News
Startup Funding: Sietse van de Kerkhof, Investment Manager, STV Saudi
Sietse van de Kerkhof, Investment Manager at STV Saudi, on how to differentiate your startup, attract investors, and grow strategically.
By Tamara Pupic
Growth Strategies
‘We Got Funded!” Epic Padel’s US$10 Million Seed Round Aims to Transform the US into a Padel Leader
Virginia-based padel operator and investor closes oversubscribed round to launch its first clubs and back category-defining ventures across the global padel ecosystem.
Starting a Business
“We Got Funded!” Aydi Secures A US$7.5 Million Seed Round
This funding positions Aydi to scale Orth into a full AI Operating System for Global Agriculture, with the goal of reaching millions of farmers worldwide.
Finance
Jordan-Saudi Startup 21Doctors Secures Funding to Build Arabic AI Medical Infrastructure
The healthtech venture eyes regional growth by tailoring AI-powered solutions for Arabic-speaking providers.
Finance
“We Got Funded!” Professional.me Raises US$3.1 Million to Power the Future of Hiring
With this new round of funding, Professional.me will expand its engineering team, strengthen its network of data and research partnerships, and scale platform access to more employers across EMEA and beyond.
Business News
“We Got Funded!” Jewellery Retailer Joyalukkas Secures AED500 Million Deal with Emirates NBD
The milestone agreement supports Joyalukkas' long-term expansion plans across the GCC and key international markets including the UK, USA, Canada, and Australia.
Business News
Editor’s Note: Wio Bank has Changed the Game for Startups
Opening a business bank account used to be a nightmare. Until now.
By Anil Bhoyrul
Business News
Mintlayer Gains US$50 Million Support Following Delivery of Key Roadmap Goals
This strategic fund unlocks direct capital support for projects building on Mintlayer, accelerating innovation and growth within the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Business News
MENA Analytics Raises Funds from Ibtikar Fund, Plans Regional Expansion
MENA Analytics has already gained strong traction in Palestine and is now set to expand into Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
Business News
“We Got Funded!” Shorooq Leads US$12.5 Million Financing Round in UAE-Based Self-Storage Platform The Box
With 30 facilities, including a flagship 140,000-square-foot location, The Box offers units ranging from small lockers of 25 square feet up to 1,000 square foot rooms.
Business News
“We Got Funded!” Saudi Arabia-based BRKZ Raises USD$17 Million in Series A Funding
Founded in 2023 by Ibrahim Manna, serial entrepreneur and former Managing Director at Careem, BRKZ emerged from firsthand experience with construction industry inefficiencies.
Business News
“We Got Funded!”: Dubai-Based qeen.ai Closes One of the MENA Region’s Largest Seed Rounds
The seed funding will support qeen.ai's growth strategy by expanding the reach and capabilities of its agentic AI platform, scaling the team, and attracting a wider customer base.
Business News
“We Got Funded!” Egypt-Based Khazna Closes a USD$16 Million Pre-Series B Round
With this new infusion of capital, Khazna aims to further fuel its growth by applying for a Digital Banking license in Egypt and advancing its expansion into the Saudi Arabian market.
Business News
“We Got Funded!” UAE-Based Pluto US$4.1 Million Pre-Series A Round Follows Launch of Platform That Supports Over 30,000 SMEs
The announcement comes just weeks after the company crossed AED1Billion in spend under Pluto's management.
Business News
“We Got Funded!” KSA-Based Lean Technologies’ US$67.5 Million Series B Round Marks Silicon Valley-based General Catalyst’s Debut Investment in the Kingdom
"By expanding access to financial data and offering seamless payment solutions, we're fostering a more inclusive financial landscape across the region."
Business News
“We Got Funded!” UAE-Based Cercli’s US$4 Million Seed Round Marks Silicon Valley-Based Afore Capital’s Debut MENA Investment
Launched by Akeed Azmi and David Reche, Cercli enables MENA businesses to hire, manage and pay their global workforce seamlessly while reducing the cost of compliance that arises due to human errors.
Business News
Global Crypto Exchange M2 Joins Phoenix Group And Cypher Capital As Lead Investors In Dubai-Based Social Monetization Platform Lyvely
Founded by tech entrepreneurs Farah Zafar and Dave Catudal, Lyvely stands out for its hybrid approach to disrupting socialfi.
Business News
“We Got Funded!” KSA-Based Yalla Plus Raises US$2.7 Million In Seed Funding As It Aims To Reach 100,000 Hospitality Entrepreneurs
Over the next five years, the startup aims to establish its presence across 50 countries, including those in the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Business News
“We Got Funded!” Egypt-Based Synapse Analytics’ US$2 Million Funding Round Is Set To Expand Its Artificial Intelligence Technologies Across The GCC And Africa
"We are building to give fintechs all the tools to provide the right product to the right customer, safely and responsibly."
Business News
“We Got Funded!” Egypt-Headquartered DoPay Raises US$13.5 Million In An Extension Of Its $18 Million Series A Round
By enabling real-time digital payments -even on weekends and holidays- from employers to workers and other beneficiaries, Dopay has set out to directly address the issue of financial inclusivity.
Business News
“We Got Funded!” Hong Kong-Headquartered Mantra Raises US$11 Million In A Funding Round Led By Shorooq Partners
Mantra aims to create more and more easily accessible investment opportunities, particularly in the Middle East and Asia.
Business News
“We Got Funded!” Abu Dhabi-Based Foodtech Startup The Cloud Secures US$12 Million In A Series B Round
Homegrown UAE-based food tech startup The Cloud has raised new funds to make significant inroads on the global stage.
Business News
“We Got Funded!” UAE-Based Silkhaus Raises Undisclosed Multi-Million-Dollar Pre-Series A Round As It Doubles Down On Expansion Plans
Silkhaus' tech-driven platform promises asset owners an income that is 20-40% more than what can be earned via traditional rental models.
Business News
“We Got Funded!” KSA-Based Healthtech Startup Clinicy Raises An Undisclosed Seven-Figure Series A Round
By creating a more coherent ecosystem, the Clinicy team believes that their startup could create a more digitally agile medical industry within the Kingdom.
Business News
UAE-Based Tabby Secures US$700 Million In Receivables Securitization From J.P. Morgan, While Also Extending Its Series D Round To $250 Million
In November 2023, Tabby's company value had crossed $1.5 billion, making it the MENA region's first fintech unicorn.