Jordan-based Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) Invests $5 Million in Rua Growth I LP to Drive Growth of Jordanian Startups

Jordan-based Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) Invests $5 Million in Rua Growth I LP to Drive Growth of Jordanian Startups

Amman, Jordan — The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF), Jordan’s largest investment fund, has announced a $5 million investment in Rua Growth I LP, a $45 million venture capital fund focused on Marketplaces, Fintech, Enterprise Solutions, and SaaS. This partnership is part of ISSF’s ongoing commitment to fostering early-stage and growth-stage startups within the […]

Qatar-Based Startup Pass Raises Over QAR 10 Million to Drive Regional Expansion and Logistics Innovation

Qatar-Based Startup Pass Raises Over QAR 10 Million to Drive Regional Expansion and Logistics Innovation

Doha, Qatar – Pass, Qatar’s leading tech-driven logistics startup, has successfully raised more than 10 million Qatari riyals in its latest investment round, marking a significant milestone as it ramps up its regional expansion. The fresh funding will empower Pass to accelerate development of advanced logistics solutions and improve fast, reliable delivery services, ultimately enhancing […]

Moroccan logistics startup Colis.ma Raises $300,000 Funding from Witamax Ventures

Moroccan logistics startup Colis.ma Raises $300,000 Funding from Witamax Ventures

Morocco, October 2024 – Moroccan cross-border logistics startup Colis.ma has successfully raised $300,000 in funding from the Witamax Fund, aiming to strengthen its footprint across Morocco, Europe, and Africa. The newly acquired funds will support Colis.ma’s goal to establish operations in five key regions within Morocco and six major European markets, as well as to […]

UAE mobility startup invygo Secures $8 Million Series A Extension to Accelerate Growth and Near Profitability

UAE mobility startup invygo Secures $8 Million Series A Extension to Accelerate Growth and Near Profitability

October 23, 2024 – Middle East: invygo, the region’s leading car subscription platform, today announced the successful closure of an $8 million Series A extension. The funding was spearheaded by STV’s newly launched NICE Fund, which offers non-dilutive capital through an innovative equity-based structure, with participation from existing investors including Al Rajhi Partners, Arab Bank […]

Dubai-Based Prop-Tech Startup PRYPCO Raises $10M In Seed Funding To Expand Operations And Offerings

Dubai-Based Prop-Tech Startup PRYPCO Raises $10M In Seed Funding To Expand Operations And Offerings

Dubai, UAE – October 22, 2024: PRYPCO, a Dubai-based property technology (PropTech) startup, has successfully raised $10 million in seed funding to drive its expansion and scale its operations. The funding round, which concluded in September, was led by Abu Dhabi’s Shorooq Partners, with strategic participation from the Dubai-headquartered retail giant, Apparel Group, along with […]

UAE-based Best Kept Shared acquires BAZAARA

UAE-based Best Kept Shared acquires BAZAARA to create the largest Fashion Rental & Resale Platform in the GCC

Dubai, UAE – October 2024 – In a landmark move for the sustainable fashion industry, Best Kept Shared, Dubai’s leading designer lending, rental, and resale platform, has announced its acquisition of BAZAARA, the region’s largest peer-to-peer fashion resale platform. This strategic acquisition brings together two of the UAE’s most prominent platforms, combining forces to offer […]

Pakistani Startup “BuyPass.ai” Secures Angel Investment to Revolutionize eCommerce Across GCC and Asia

Pakistani Startup “BuyPass.ai” Secures Angel Investment to Revolutionize eCommerce Across GCC and Asia

October 2024 – BuyPass.ai, a stealth-mode startup based in Pakistan, has successfully closed an angel funding round, setting the stage to reshape the eCommerce landscape across the GCC and Asia. The venture is founded by Muhammad Ammar Hassan, a former executive at OLX (Prosus) and Daraz (Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group), who brings over a decade of […]

Abhi secures $15mn in Credit Financing to expand Financial Inclusion in UAE

Pakistan’s Abhi secures $15mn in Credit Financing to expand Financial Inclusion in UAE

Dubai: Pakistani fintech startup Abhi has secured $15 million in credit financing, a round led by Shorooq Partners and Amplify Growth Partnership. This funding will enable the company to scale its operations and expand its Earned Wage Access (EWA) services across the UAE, targeting both blue-collar and white-collar workers. In an official statement released on […]

Moroccan proptech Agenz secures undisclosed Investment from Renew Capital

Moroccan proptech Agenz secures undisclosed Investment from Renew Capital

October 15, 2024 – Agenz, a data-driven platform that delivers real-time property valuations and market insights in Morocco, has announced its latest undisclosed investment from Renew Capital. The funding will enable the platform to expand its reach and enhance its suite of services, aimed at bringing transparency and clarity to the country’s real estate sector. […]

UAE-based fintech OCTA Raises $2.25M Pre-Seed Round Co-led by Quona Capital and Sadu Capital

UAE-based fintech OCTA Raises $2.25M Pre-Seed Round Co-led by Quona Capital and Sadu Capital

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — OCTA, a fintech startup dedicated to transforming accounts receivable management for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has successfully closed a $2.25 million USD pre-seed funding round. The round was co-led by Quona Capital and Sadu Capital, with participation from Sukna Ventures, Plus VC, 500 Global, and notable angel investors, including Pawel […]