Dubai, UAE — Falak Investment Hub has announced a strategic investment in HUMD, the Gulf region’s first AI-powered printing marketplace. This move aligns with Falak’s mission to support promising startups by offering dedicated services that foster growth, digitization, and sectoral development. Launched in 2022, Humd is revolutionizing the way startups and SMEs manage their business […]
Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) announces an investment in Aliph Fund I, a GCC-focused growth fund from Aliph Capital, a GCC-based private equity fund manager. Aliph Fund I invests in mid-market companies across Saudi Arabia and the GCC with an active ownership model focused on value creation and tech enablement. Dr. Nabeel Koshak, CEO and Board Member […]
HUB2, a pioneering fintech from Ivory Coast, has raised $8.5 million in Series A funding to solidify its position as the “Stripe for Francophone Africa.” The funding round was led by TLcom Capital, with participation from FMO, Enza Capital, Bpifrance, and Eric Barbier, founder of Thunes. Founded in 2019 by telecom veteran Ashley Gauzere, HUB2 […]
Casablanca, Morocco — December 3, 2024 Enakl, a Morocco-based urban mobility startup, has raised $1.4 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Catalyst Fund, with participation from Renew Capital, Digital Africa, Station F, and 15 business angels. Launched in September 2023 by seasoned entrepreneurs Samir Bennani and Charles Pommarede and later joined by Ahmed […]
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – December 2, 2024:Aanaab, the leading digital professional development platform for teachers, has successfully raised $7 million in its Series A funding round, led by Dallah Investment Holding. This milestone investment highlights Aanaab’s growing impact on the education technology sector in the Arab region. Founded in 2019 by Dr. Munira Jamjoom, Naila […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 27th 2024 Flat6Labs, MENA’s most active seed and early-stage venture capital firm, has made significant strides in supporting Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem, now reaching a total of 41 investments in the Kingdom through the Startup Seed Fund. Since its launch in 2023, Flat6Labs has arguably become the most active investor in Saudi […]
Quintes Protocol is set to redefine decentralized finance (DeFi) with its innovative no-depreciation cryptocurrency model. Now protected by a newly-secured Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) PCT/IB2024/061188 from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), this groundbreaking protocol offers a unique approach to perpetual asset growth, ensuring long-term value stability and positioning itself as a global disruptive force […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Geidea, a leading provider of digital payment solutions in the Middle East, is set to launch its innovative SoftPos service in Egypt, following a successful two-year rollout in Saudi Arabia and later in the UAE. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Geidea’s strategy to drive digital transformation in the region, […]
Saudi-based Nice One Beauty Digital Marketing Company has announced its decision to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) and the listing of its ordinary shares on the main Saudi Exchange (Tadawul). It will be done through the sale of a combination of existing and newly issued shares. A leading beauty and care e-commerce platform […]
In the early 2000s, the tech industry often repeated the phrase, “Every company will be a tech company.” This prediction largely materialized as businesses across sectors adopted technology to stay relevant in a rapidly digitizing world. Now, as we navigate the complexities of a more interconnected digital economy, a new mantra is taking hold: “Every tech company […]