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Startup refers to new companies seeking to disrupt or innovate an industry using digital and technology.

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Beginning a start-up company presents challenges, even in normal circumstances, but in 2020, and now in 2021, start-ups across the globe are suffering financially due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Within the UAE, many small businesses have already folded, have been put on hold or are struggling to...
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It was announced this Thursday that the popular Tunisiansp-French SaaS startup Expensya has brought $20M  up in new assets from Paris-based MAIF Avenir and Amman-based Silicon Badia. This particular Series B round takes Expensya's absolute raise to date to more than $25M. And it makes it the best-subsidized Tunisian...
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The US-based global digital media investor NBM aka North Base Media of their investment in Majarra which is an Abu-Dhabi-based Arabic online content provider. The investment included other strategic GCC individuals which were said in a statement. “We’re delighted to have a high quality and specialized investor like North Base...
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It was announced that the Moroccan eye-wear eCommerce startup LNKO will be soon expanding to the UAE after having closed a DH 3M which is roughly $335K. It’s from the investment arm of Moroccan bank, CDG Capital through its 212Founders acceleration program. The startup was launched back in April 2020...
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Start-ups can be defined as companies or businesses that focus on one single product or service with the hopes of introducing it to the market. A start-up can be individually owned, or two or more investors can be its founder. The greatest challenge that most start-up businesses face is finding investors willing to...
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Telda, a Cairo-based advanced banking application has raised a $5M Pre-Seed subsidizing round, drove by Sequoia Capital with support from Global Founders Capital and Class 5 Global. This denotes the primary venture for Sequoia in North Africa and GCC and the main speculation by Global Founders Capital and Class...
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  16 of the top 100 companies in MENA (Middle East and North Africa) are led by extraordinary Women. Egypt had the majority closely followed by Saudi Arabia. Here are the 50 of the most Powerful Arab Women who are highly successful the business world in MENA primarily in the...
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The Licorne Gulf-advised fintech company Spendwisor of their investment commitment from GEM Global Yield LLC SCS. The investment was roughly $50M from GGY which is a Luxembourg-based private alternative investment group worth $3.4B. With this facility, Spendwisor plans on tapping the full potential of the growing fintech market in...
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With the FIFA World Cup 2022 expected to be held in Qatar, it’s opened up a wealth of new opportunities for start-up companies to take their first steps into the business world in a stack of different industries. Qatar is making strides in the world of health and sport, supporting...
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Antler Singapore is set to create a significant impact in the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Pakistan regions through its $60 million fund and comprehensive support programs. Antler Singapore has long been recognized as a pioneer in identifying and nurturing promising startups at the earliest stages of their journey....