Startups
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2.2KExclusive: Tarek Fahim on Endure Capital’s performance, plans for their new $50 million fund and more
The VC ecosystem in the Middle East and North Africa is still in its early days (I don’t for how long we’ll...
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2.8KExclusive: Tajawal’s CEO & CTO leave the company to start their own travel startup, aim to build the first billion dollar company in Islamic economy space
Dubai-based online travel platform Tajawal’s CEO Muhammad Chbib and CTO Mohamed Meabed have left the company earlier this month to start their...
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2.7KEgypt’s OTO English raises seed funding from HIMangel and EdVentures for its online learning platform
OTO English, a Cairo-based online learning platform has raised seed funding from HIMangel and EdVentures, the startup announced today. The size of...
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941Kuwaiti founder raises $1.3 million in New York City to help you spot fake reviews on TripAdvisor, Amazon, and Yelp
New York City-based Fakespot has raised $1.3 million as seed funding with participation from Kuwait’s Faith Capital, the VC firm announced yesterday....
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5.8KCareem raises $200 million in latest funding round at a reported valuation of over $2 billion
Dubai-based Careem, the region’s leading ride-hailing company has secured $200 million in the latest funding round, the company announced today. The investment...
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2.5KSaudi cloud communications platform Unifonic raises $21 million Series A
Riyadh-based cloud communications platform Unifonic has raised over $21 million in a Series A round led by STV with participation of Riyad TAQNIA...
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10.9KEgypt’s HitchHiker raises $200,000 for its international P2P shipping platform
Cairo-based HitchHiker has raised $200,000 for its international P2P shipping platform, the startup announced today. The investment came from Dubai-based angel investors....
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1.6KBahrain’s Skiplino raises seven-figure Series A for its cloud-based queue management system
Bahrain-based Skiplino has raised Series A investment for its cloud-based queue management system from Kuwait’s KISP Ventures. The financial details of the...
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1.6KUAE’s Smart Crowd raises $600,000 as seed funding to help you invest in real estate with little money
Dubai-based real estate crowdfunding platform Smart Crowd has raised $600,000 in seed funding from Shorooq Investments, Abaxx Technologies, 500 Startups and some...
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1.1KTwo key metrics for startups to keep an eye on: retention and referrals
When it comes to business, it’s essential that you’re acquainted with the concept of “vanity metrics”: numbers that you can track in...