Startups
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10.1KAlgerian edtech startup Quizzito wins Step Saudi Pitch Competition
Algerian edtech startup Quizzito won the pitch competition at first edition of STEP Saudi last month. There were 100 startups that participated in...
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4.1KPakistan’s Social Champ raises $100,000 from OTF Wadi for its social media scheduling tool, plans expansion to MENA
Karachi-based SaaS startup Social Champ has raised $100,000 from Oman Technology Fund’s Wadi Accelerator. Social Champ received the investment after being selected...
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4.2KHow Careem has transformed the startup ecosystem of MENA
Last week was a major milestone for the region; the biggest acquisition in our history and a pivotal moment for our ecosystem...
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9.0KEgypt’s Brimore raises $800,000 to help small local manufacturers sell directly to consumers with its network of freelance sales agents
Cairo-based direct-selling distribution platform has raised $800,000 in a seed funding round, the startup announced today in a statement to MENAbytes, adding...
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4.8KDubai-based investment advisory platform Sarwa launches Halal and Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) portfolios with account minimum of $500
Sarwa, a Dubai-based investment advisory platform that enables people to make investment allows people to make investments automated investment platform where the...
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6.4KDubai’s Fodel raises $2.6 million Pre-Series A to turn merchant stores into pick up points for last mile delivery
Dubai-based last-mile delivery startup Fodel (Forward Delivery) has raised $2.6 million pre-Series A from different “prominent investors” including members from Saudi’s Al...
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9.3KEgypt’s GBarena raises six-figure seed funding for its esports and gaming community
Giza-based esports and gaming community GBarena has raised seed funding from HIMangel, the startup announced today. GBarena did not disclose the exact...
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8.6KIt’s official: Uber has acquired Careem for $3.1 billion in a cash and stock deal
It is official. After almost a year of rumors, Uber today has announced the acquisition of its Middle Eastern rival for $3.1...
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8.8KPakistani financial comparison platform Smartchoice raises $100,000 from Oman Technology Fund’s Wadi Accelerator
Karachi-based financial comparison platform Smartchoice has raised $100,000 from Muscat-based Oman Technology Fund’s Wadi Accelerator. The startup received the investment after graduating...
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5.5KJordanian online Arabic book retailer Jamalon raises over $10 million as first tranche of its Series B
Amman-based online Arabic book retailer Jamalon has raised over $10 million from existing and new investors, the startup announced today, adding that...