Qatar’s PayLater secure Investment from LuLu AI, the fintech arm of LuLu Financial Holdings

Qatar’s PayLater secure Investment from LuLu AI, the fintech arm of LuLu Financial Holdings

Doha, Qatar – May 2025: In a landmark move announced at the Qatar Economic Forum 2025, LuLu AI, the fintech investment arm of LuLu Financial Holdings, has made a strategic undisclosed investment in PayLater Qatar, one of the country’s pioneering licensed providers of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and embedded finance solutions. The announcement was made in the presence […]

UAE’s Tarjama raises $15mln to scale Arabic.AI for enterprise use in MENA

UAE’s Tarjama raises $15mln to scale Arabic.AI for enterprise use in MENA

Dubai, UAE – Tarjama, MENA’s leading language solutions technology company, announces it has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round. The round was led by MENA’s leading venture capital firm – Global Ventures. Other participating investors included Wamda Capital, TA Ventures, Phaze Capital, Golden Gate Ventures, and Endeavor Catalyst. The proceeds will accelerate the […]

Kuwait’s Q-commerce startup, Circle secures $6mln in Series A funding

Kuwait’s Q-commerce startup, Circle secures $6mln in Series A funding

Kuwait City – Circle, a fast-growing quick commerce startup founded in Kuwait, has secured $6 million in Series A funding from a consortium of strategic investors, marking a significant milestone in its mission to reshape the future of retail and consumption across the region. Since its inception in 2020, Circle has transformed the marketplace experience, […]

Egyptian fintech ElGameya Secures 7-Figure Investment Led by AYADY for Investment and Development

Egyptian fintech ElGameya Secures 7-Figure Investment Led by AYADY for Investment and Development

Cairo, Egypt – ElGameya, Egypt’s leading fintech platform digitizing the traditional ROSCA savings model, today announced the successful closing of a new 7-figure USD investment round, aiming to accelerate the development of its technology platform. The round was led by AYADY for Investment and Development, with participation from prominent investors including Jedar Capital, Cubit Ventures, Ventures Notes, P-Maestro and a […]

Egypt’s used-car marketplace Sylndr Raises US$15.7mln Series A to Build Egypt’s Leading Mobility Platform

Egypt’s used-car marketplace Sylndr Raises US$15.7mln Series A to Build Egypt’s Leading Mobility Platform

Fresh equity fuels Sylndr’s drive to reimagine car ownership in markets where trust, liquidity, and infrastructure gaps have long constrained both consumers and dealers. Sylndr, Egypt’s leading used-car marketplace, today announced the closing of its $15.7 million Series A equity round, led by Development Partners International (DPI) Venture Capital via the Nclude Fund, with participation […]

Egypt lending marketplace Qardy Acquired by Catalyst Partners ME (SPME) in $23 Million SPAC Deal

Egypt lending marketplace Qardy Acquired by Catalyst Partners ME (SPME) in $23 Million SPAC Deal

Qardy, Egypt’s pioneering digital lending marketplace, is thrilled to announce that it is set to be acquired by Catalyst Partners Middle East (CPME) through a landmark Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) acquisition, valued at approximately EGP 1.16 billion (USD 23.15 million). This proposed transaction represents Egypt’s first-ever SPAC acquisition, positioning Qardy to become the nation’s inaugural fintech […]

Immersive Media Startup VUZ Secures $12 Million from IFC to Expand in Africa, Asia, and U.S

Immersive Media Startup VUZ Secures $12 Million from IFC to Expand in Africa, Asia and USA

Dubai, United Arab Emirate: VUZ, the world’s leading immersive media company, has secured the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to invest in its $12M Pre-Series C funding round. This strategic investment positions VUZ for accelerated global growth in immersive live streaming and content, AI-driven streaming technologies, and live spatial experiences, building on the next generation […]

AI Infrastructure startup Flam raises $14M in Series A led by RTP Global to expand to the Middle East

AI Infrastructure startup Flam raises $14M in Series A led by RTP Global to expand to the Middle East

Source: Entrepreneur India AI infrastructure startup Flam has raised USD 14 million in a Series A funding round led by RTP Global, with participation from Dovetail and other strategic investors. This brings the San Francisco- and Bengaluru-based startup’s total funding to USD 22 million since its founding in 2021. The fresh capital will be deployed […]

Amwal Capital Partners Launches $150 Million Shariah-Compliant Financing Fund to Support SMEs in GCC

Amwal Capital Partners Launches $150 Million Shariah-Compliant Financing Fund to Support SMEs in GCC

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Amwal Capital Partners, an independent alternative investment firm with offices in Dubai and Riyadh, today announced the successful launch and first close of its Shariah-compliant financing fund. The fund is designed to address the rising demand for ethical, Shariah-compliant financing solutions from investors, and flexible capital for small and medium-sized enterprises […]

UAE’s AqlanX secures $10mln investment from DoxAI to launch Arabic-first enterprise AI in the Middle East

UAE’s AqlanX secures $10mln investment from DoxAI to launch Arabic-first enterprise AI in the Middle East

HE Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi: “This collaboration demonstrates the power of the NextGen FDI program and underscores our commitment to fostering an innovative ecosystem.” Dubai, UAE: AqlanX, a UAE-based artificial intelligence company, today announced a US$10 million investment from Lakeba Group through their venture DoxAI, marking a significant milestone in the region’s digital transformation journey. The […]