Dubai, UAE – November 13, 2025 — US- and London-based edtech DataCamp, a leading online platform for data and AI skill development, has announced the acquisition of Optima, a UAE-based AI-native learning platform that personalises lessons, pacing, and feedback for each learner in real time. Founded in 2021 by Yusuf Saber, Optima develops adaptive learning […]
Tap into the network of Bertelsmann’s universities and Owl Ventures’ education portfolio to bolster Tetr’s global presence Alongside its global UG programs, Tetr recently introduced a one-year Master in Management (MiM) program that offers immersive, global experiential learning supported by top CXOs and Ivy League faculty Dubai: Tetr College, a first-of-its-kind global B-school announced the closing […]
Dublin, Ireland – 10th November 2025 – Quintas Capital is delighted to announce the completion of its first Managed Equity investment of €15.9 million ($18.34 million) in the Petal Group, a fast-growing floral gifting and e-commerce business headquartered across Ireland and the UAE. The Petal Group operates a portfolio of leading online flower brands — Flowers.ie, FlowersDirect.ie, BloomMagic.ie, […]
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates – CE-Invests, the strategic investments platform of Crescent Enterprises, today announced plans to deploy AED 1 billion over the next three years in high‑growth markets across India, Southeast Asia, and the GCC. The programme will combine direct investments and fund allocations to capture compelling opportunities in four core sectors: consumer, healthcare, manufacturing, […]
Hawala Technology, a fintech startup serving the MENA region, has raised $3 million in a funding round led by Pharsalus Capital, with participation from Alumni Ventures. The fund will be specifically deployed to reawaken the platform and power the Hawala app. The funding round also includes angel investors such as Naguib Sawiris (Chairman, Orascom Development […]
Amman, Jordan – SME Fund Jo is proud to announce the completion of its investment in TJDEED Technology, a leading IT solutions provider in Jordan and the Middle East. This strategic partnership will empower TJDEED’s growth journey, fueling its expansion into international markets and advancing its technology portfolio — particularly in Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and cybersecurity. This investment reflects SME Fund […]
First Circle Capital, a specialist early-stage venture fund focused on African fintech innovation, has secured US$6 million from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to expand its investments in high-potential financial technology startups across the continent. With offices in Casablanca and Kampala, First Circle Capital focuses on pre-seed and […]
Ripple, the leading financial technology company that offers crypto solutions for businesses, today announced a $500 million strategic investment at a $40 billion valuation from world-class institutional investors led by funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group, affiliates of Citadel Securities, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard, and Marshall Wace. The investment follows Ripple’s […]
Chari is transforming Morocco’s neighborhood shops into financial access points, turning informal retailers into hubs for payments and essential financial services. DisrupTech Ventures is leading this change by investing in Chari and holding a board seat to support the company’s fintech-driven growth strategy. This marks DisrupTech’s second investment in Africa outside of Egypt, reinforcing its […]
Tunis, Tunisia – WildyNess, a Tunisian B2B2C traveltech startup, has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round co-led by Bridging Angels and the African Diaspora Network, for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 2021 by Achraf Aouadi and Rym Bourguiba, WildyNess connects conscious travellers with authentic local experiences co-created alongside tourism micro-entrepreneurs. The newly raised capital will […]