Oman-based foodtech FASCANO Raises $10M to Streamline Operations for Hotels and Restaurants Across MENA

Oman-based foodtech FASCANO Raises $10M to Streamline Operations for Hotels and Restaurants Across MENA

Oman-based foodtech FASCANO has closed its third investment round at $10 million. The round included participation from His Highness Sayyid Dr. Kamel bin Fahd Al Said and Cyfr Capital, in partnership with the Future Fund Oman under the Oman Investment Authority. Founded in 2021 by Ahmed Al Kharusi and Murak Al Muairki, FASCANO provides operational and […]

Speedinvest launches flagship Middle East and Africa Fund backed by Mubadala, QIA, and EIB Global

Speedinvest launches flagship Middle East and Africa Fund backed by Mubadala, QIA, and EIB Global

Building on more than 15 years of investments, including Bitpanda, Tide, GoStudent, ARX Robotics, and Gigs, Speedinvest is doubling down on dedicated capital, on-the-ground presence, and partnerships in the MEA region Existing MEA portfolio includes market leaders Moove, FairMoney, Khazna, Abhi, Mophones, and Flow48 Vienna — Speedinvest, a globally active European venture capital firm, announces its […]

Dubai-based Ray raises $1.2M to launch a powerbank-sharing service in Dubai and scale across the GCC

Dubai-based Ray raises $1.2M to launch a powerbank-sharing service in Dubai and scale across the GCC

With millions of stations installed, markets like Asia Pacific are already saturated, making up an estimated 46.2% of the global market volume. The GCC remains at an early stage of development, creating an opportunity for new regional players. Dubai, the UAE – Ray, a powerbank-sharing service, announced its launch in Dubai and revealed it has raised […]

estaie Raises 7-Figure Pre-Seed Round to Build the World’s First AI-Native Extended-Stay Platform

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — April 1, 2026 — estaie, the world’s first AI-native extended-stay platform, announced it has raised a 7-figure pre-seed funding round led by PlusVC and Orbit Ventures, with participation from Falak Angels, Value Makers Studio (VMS), Vasil Zdravkov. estaie is supported by in5, Dubai’s leading start-up incubator, founded by TECOM Group […]

ADIB Capital launches ADIB Global Healthcare Fund

Abu Dhabi, UAE: ADIB Capital Limited, located in the DIFC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC and regulated by the DFSA, has launched the ADIB Global Healthcare Fund (OEIC) Plc, a Shari’a-compliant public fund incorporated in the DIFC that is designed to provide investors with access to high-conviction investments in the listed […]

Abu Dhabi-based 2PointZero Group Invests in WHOOP’s $575M Series G, Valuing Company at $10.1B

This investment strengthens 2PointZero Group’s consumer footprint by adding WHOOP, a fast-growing, category-defining health and wellness technology platform with a global member base and a subscription-first model, complementing the wellness vertical. ABU DHABI, UAE: 2PointZero Group (ADX: 2POINTZERO), a next-generation investment powerhouse focused on energy and consumer sectors, today announced its investment in the Series G […]

UAE-Based Hospitality Platform Mezza launches in the UAE with fresh Seed Funding

UAE-Based Hospitality Platform Mezza launches in the UAE with fresh Seed Funding

A UAE-based hospitality platform, Mezza, has successfully raised a seed funding round at an undisclosed valuation from a group of prominent angel investors, marking a significant milestone in its early growth journey. Founded in 2025 by Kevin Boubil, Mezza offers an innovative financing solution tailored for restaurants, enabling them to access upfront capital in exchange […]

Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) invests AED 45mln in CarniStore to anchor the UAE’s premium protein sector

Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) invests AED 45mln in CarniStore to anchor the UAE’s premium protein sector

This marks EGF’s first investment in the food sector, representing a definitive step in the UAE’s mission to foster “National Champions” and signaling a powerful vote of confidence in the scalability of the country’s premium, locally-rooted F&B sector. Dubai, UAE – Emirates Growth Fund (EGF), the UAE’s flagship growth equity investor, has announced a landmark AED […]

Hamilton Labs Secures Strategic Investment from AXIAN Investment to Expand Dollar Access In Africa

Hamilton Labs Secures Strategic Investment from AXIAN Investment to Expand Dollar Access In Africa

Global | March 25, 2026 – Hamilton Labs has secured an investment from AXIAN Investment, the venture capital arm of AXIAN Group, for an undisclosed amount, to support the scaled deployment of Hamilton’s USDh, a permissionless stablecoin designed to bring sovereign yield opportunities onchain. This marks AXIAN’s second investment in stablecoin infrastructure, reflecting its continued […]

XBTO secures $217m capital raise to further scale institutional digital asset business

XBTO secures $217m capital raise to further scale institutional digital asset business

Bermuda,  XBTO, a global leader in institutional digital asset solutions, today announced that it has secured commitments toward a capital raise of up to $217 million to support the next phase of its institutional digital assetplatform and business expansion. As part of this broader initiative, XBTO has entered into a strategic partnership with ValueLabs, a global […]