Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 2024 – The Saudi startup platform Mala has successfully raised $7 million in a pre-seed investment round led by Venture Souq, with participation from prominent investors including M Capital, BECO Capital, Access Bridge Ventures, Palm Ventures, Shorouq Partners, Wad Investment, and the DGV fund. Set to officially launch in Saudi […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has announced the release of updated regulations for debt-based crowdfunding, marking a significant step forward in the Kingdom’s efforts to enhance its financial ecosystem and foster the growth of the FinTech industry. This latest move reflects SAMA’s commitment to regulating debt-based crowdfunding platforms while continuing to […]
October 17, 2024 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Mastercard has partnered with noon Payments, one of the leading payment service providers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), to bring its innovative Payment Passkey Service to the region. The service will initially launch in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with plans for a broader […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — JARAS Hospitality, a rising leader in innovative hospitality management solutions, has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round, raising SAR 2.5 million. This significant investment marks a pivotal step in supporting the company’s ambitious expansion plans and commitment to enhancing operational efficiency in the hospitality sector. Founded in 2023, JARAS offers a […]
Riyadh, October 2024 – Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) has announced a $15 million investment in Saqr Fund II, a venture capital fund managed by Vision Ventures. The fund, which is targeting a total size of $90 million, is focused on investing in early-stage startups, from pre-seed to pre-series B, across Saudi Arabia and the broader […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — October 2024: Tawaref, a Saudi-based investment community specializing in startup services across the MENA region, has announced its strategic acquisition of Amaana.ai, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) solutions provider. This acquisition strengthens Tawaref’s ability to offer comprehensive, AI-powered services to its expanding portfolio of startups and investors, significantly enhancing its support […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – In a strategic move to foster the development of national talent in the securities sector, the Financial Academy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Rajhi Capital. This partnership aims to promote continuous professional training, develop leaders and professionals, and qualify fresh graduates in the industry. Through this collaboration, […]
In a landmark move for the MENA gaming industry, Jetapult, a global strategic investment company backed by Accel, has acquired a significant stake in UMX Studio, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading homegrown game development companies through an all-cash transaction of $4.5 million (about Rs 37.8 crore). The multi-million-dollar all-cash transaction marks Jetapult’s first investment in […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – AILA, a cutting-edge Saudi education technology company, has successfully closed a $1.15 million pre-seed investment round led by Sabah Hub, with additional backing from White Hill Capital and three prominent Saudi angel investors. Founded in 2023 by Yousef Al Sayed, Abdulaziz Bin Muqil, and Nouf Bin Muqil, AILA is on a […]
Manama, Bahrain – Arab Financial Services (AFS), a leading digital payment solutions provider in the region, has announced a strategic partnership with Zand, the UAE’s first fully licensed all-digital bank. This collaboration aims to accelerate the growth of Fintechs and emerging financial players by providing them with access to AFS’s state-of-the-art payment processing services and […]