Open Banking is an Internet-based service that allows small business owners to access their own money. The service is available to businesses of all sizes, but particularly to those in the technology and software industries. Open Banking is based on the Open Source Software concept, which is a form...
Pakistan’s popular B2B eCommerce platform Dastgyr announced that they’ve managed to raise about $3.5M in a seed round. The round was led by SOSV and it brings the total sum as of now to $4M and that’s not all. The round was joined by Asian Development Bank’s VC arm...
When significant wealth is generated, whether from a company sale, a major asset liquidation, or a successful IPO, a common question arises for newly liquid families: "What's next for our capital?" For many family offices, the immediate answer often leans towards direct investments in startups, bypassing traditional funds. This...
The first companies to have been granted a digital banking license in Saudi are STC Pay along with another local firm. The license was issued by Saudi’s finance minister which was approved by The Saudi Cabinet. And it was announced by the state news agency that day. Now it’s...
RentUp, a PropTech startup in Egypt, has raised a Pre-Seed funding round in six-figures from Luqman Weise Capital, a Japanese private equity firm that specializes in Fintech innovation and technology development.
RentUp is a property rental platform founded last year that makes use of AI-powered technology that allows homeowners to...
It’s been four months since Falak Investment Hub, the Saudi-based startup has accepted the application of eight of the most popular tech startups within the MENA regions into their acceleration program. The program consists of three new companies from Egypt along with three from KSA, and one each in...
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....
Alhokair have made an announcement that they will acquire a total of 51% stake in an online fast fashion platform, Vogacloset, based in the UK and provides her services to the Middle East.
The company is a franchise retailer in Arabian Centres Company (ACC) and Saudi Arabia. It is also...
It was announced by the popular Pakistan-based Sarmayacar VC that it has helped dispatch their shipping marketplace center TruckSher. The VC firm didn't unveil the size of capital it has infused into the startup. It didn't share the specific insights concerning how much stake it possesses in TruckSher however...
Despite a significant decline in funding in 2023, Middle Eastern fintech companies demonstrated remarkable resilience; Navigating challenges such as high-interest rates and geopolitical uncertainties, these fintechs are leveraging innovative technologies and pursuing expansion strategies. According to KPMG, fintech funding in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa dropped to its...
