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MENA startups raised $134 million in October 2024, a 52% MoM decline

The startup ecosystem in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region slowed down in October 2024, raising $134 million across 56 deals,...

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Why do we need impact investing now more than ever?

An article by Dr. Stavroula Kalogeras, MBA Programme Director at Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University Dubai There is a...

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Google launches “AI First” startup accelerator in MENA

Tech giant Google has launched its Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First programme during an event at the Dubai Future Foundation...

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MENA e-commerce grew by 80% since 2020, Checkout.com's report suggests

The digital commerce in MENA in recent years saw digital payment volumes grow by 658% since 2020, according to Checkout.com’s...

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Moonbase Capital launches $15 million SME investment vehicle

Spain-based search fund investment firm Moonbase Capital has launched a $15 million investment vehicle aimed at backing talented...

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MENA startups raise $282 million in September 2024, bringing Q3 total to $727 million

The investment landscape in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region indicates a notable recovery, with 63 startups securing a total...

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The impact of family offices on the MENA economy

An article by Ekaterina Chernova, the co-founder of Dubai-based Family Office (Octagon). Family offices are the private...

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Amplify Growth Partnership launches $100 million debt fund

Amplify Growth Partnership has launched a $100 million growth debt fund, which aims to provide debt capital to tech-focused...

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MENA startups raise $83 million in August 2024, a 76% MoM decline

As summer cools off, so too has the startup scene in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The amount invested in startups in August...

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Gulf investors launch $200 million Waad Investment firm to support regional startups

A coalition of investors and GCC-based family offices have launched “Waad Investment," an investment firm with a...

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As global VC interest shifts to MENA fintech, now is the time for local startups

An article by Olena Petrosyuk, the co-founders of Waveup, an advisory firm for startups For a long time, MENA startups were underdogs in...

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Key strategies for breaking into the MENA startup ecosystem

An article by Dr. Stavroula Kalogeras, MBA Program Director for Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University...

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MENA startups raise $355 million in July 2024, recording 206% MoM growth

The amount invested in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startups rebounded in July 2024, recording $355 million raised by...

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Google for Startups Accelerator AI First accepts applications

Applications are now open for the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First MENA & Turkey programme, designed to propel your venture to...

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Navigating the digital art revolution: Is it worth an investment?

An article by Fabian Ritter, head of community at CAST Studios The way art is created, sold and owned will change forever. Yet...

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Startupbootcamp partners with Meta to support MENA startups

The US tech giant Meta has joined forces with Startupbootcamp MENA to encourage the adoption of AI use cases in the MENA business...

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Rasayel's manifesto for crafting a remote culture

Remote work changed the way startups work forever. This new way of working opened countless doors and possibilities for companies that...

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The true impact of open immigration policies on MENA's economic growth

An article by Ali Haider, the regional director of Nomadic In the face of heightened global competition for skilled professionals,...

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AI leverages real estate sector in MENA

An article by Anna Skigin, co-founder of Frank Porter The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) extends across all industries as...

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MENA startups raise $116 million in June 2024, bringing H1 total to $882 million

Investment activity in MENA’s startup space slowed down in June 2024, as 38 tech startups raised $116 million, bringing the half-year...

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Essential tools for MENA CFOs to step up their game

An article by Karl Crowther, VP of MEA at Alteryx In the digital era, the role of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) has evolved beyond...

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Apply now: TiE Women MENA Programme 2024

TiE Dubai is launching the 5th edition of the TiE Women MENA Programme. This programme aims to embrace, engage and empower women...

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AI redefines MENA corporate travel business

An article by Stan Klyuy, a Chief Commercial Officer at Tumodo, an online business travel platform. In 2024, the digital...

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MENA startups raise $282 million in May 2024, recording 413% MoM growth

The investment value in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region experienced a substantial surge in May 2024. A total of 40 MENA...

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