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<title>GIM Raises US$20 Million Series A as Agentic Investing Enters Live Execution</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ HONG KONG, BEIJING and SHANGHAI, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grace Investment Machine (&quot;GIM&quot;), an AI-native investment technology company building agentic systems for capital markets, today announced the close of its US$20 million Series A financing. The round was co-led by a leading US venture capital firm and Hony Capital, with participation fro ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:14:27 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Think closes MENA&amp;apos;s Largest AI Infrastructure Pre&#45;Seed Round at Over $8 Million</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/think-closes-menas-largest-ai-infrastructure-pre-seed-round-at-over-8-million-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Co-Led by RAED Ventures and Wa&#039;ed Ventures, with participation from Dhahran Techno Valley&#039;s Venture Capital arm and strategic angels Funding will accelerate the deployment of Think&#039;s integrated hardware and orchestration platform, designed to reduce the cost and complexity of AI RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Think , the Saudi- ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Think closes MENA&#039;s Largest AI Infrastructure Pre-Seed Round at Over $8 Million</media:keywords>
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<title>HUMAIN Invest and partners with Saudi AI Firm MOZN to Co&#45;Build Enterprise AI Solutions Locally and Globally</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/humain-invest-and-partners-with-saudi-ai-firm-mozn-to-co-build-enterprise-ai-solutions-locally-and-globally-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ HUMAIN has made a strategic investment in Saudi AI company MOZN, combining HUMAIN&#039;s full AI stack with MOZN’s enterprise AI products and Forward Deployed Engineering expertise to accelerate secure, production-scale AI deployments for financial institutions as well as public sector organizations. This investment marks one of the first made through H ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>HUMAIN Invest and partners with Saudi AI Firm MOZN to Co-Build Enterprise AI Solutions Locally and Globally</media:keywords>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based Blossom Accelerator Launches Blossom Capital to Invest in Saudi and Global AI Startups</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-blossom-accelerator-launches-blossom-capital-to-invest-in-saudi-and-global-ai-startups-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ New venture capital arm backs Saudi and global AI companies across enterprise AI, cybersecurity, computer vision, healthtech, fintech and retail technology, supporting Saudi companies with global ambitions while helping international companies establish and scale from the Kingdom Blossom Accelerator , a Saudi venture capital firm and innovation pla ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Saudi-based Blossom Accelerator Launches Blossom Capital to Invest in Saudi and Global AI Startups</media:keywords>
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<title>Saudi Fashion Platform Aya Lands $7M Series A To Fuel Expansion</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Source: Forbes Middle East Saudi Arabia’s trend-led fashion platform Aya has raised $7 million (SAR 26 million) in a Series A round led by Raed Ventures, with backing from Nuwa Capital, Sanabil Investments (a wholly owned company of the Public Investment Fund), Khwarizmi Ventures, and other venture capital firms and angel investors, the company exc ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based healthtech Metafare secures $1 million funding to scale virtual wellness solutions</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-healthtech-metafare-secures-1-million-funding-to-scale-virtual-wellness-solutions</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi digital health startup Metafare has closed its first funding round at $1 million, backed by Harmonics Ventures and a group of family offices, as it looks to scale its AI and virtual reality-powered healthcare platform. The funding will support the company’s expansion across Saudi Arabia, development of its AI-driven personalisation technologi ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Saudi-based healthtech Metafare secures $1 million funding to scale virtual wellness solutions</media:keywords>
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<title>Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) invests in Khwarizmi Venture Capital Fund 2</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-venture-capital-svc-invests-in-khwarizmi-venture-capital-fund-2</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) has announced its investment in Khwarizmi Venture Capital Fund 2, managed by Khwarizmi Capital, an entity licensed by the Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia. The fund focuses on Seed-to-Series A investments in high-growth tech and tech-enabled startups. While sector-agnostic, the fund sees st ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) invests in Khwarizmi Venture Capital Fund 2</media:keywords>
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<title>FLOATY Studio Secures $1 Million Led by Merak Capital to Expand Saudi Mobile Games Globally</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/floaty-studio-secures-1-million-led-by-merak-capital-to-expand-saudi-mobile-games-globally</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi mobile game developer FLOATY Studio has raised $1 million in a funding round led by Merak Capital through the Merak Gaming Fund (MGF), as the company looks to accelerate game development and expand its reach in global mobile gaming markets. Founded in 2023, FLOATY Studio develops casual and hybrid-casual mobile games designed for internationa ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>FLOATY Studio Secures $1 Million Led by Merak Capital to Expand Saudi Mobile Games Globally</media:keywords>
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<title>Saudi Game Studio Majestic Mind Games Secures $1.45 Million Co&#45;led by Merak Capital and Impact46</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-game-studio-majestic-mind-games-secures-1-45-million-co-led-by-merak-capital-and-impact46</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia-based game development studio Majestic Mind Games has raised $1.45 million in a funding round co-led by Merak Capital and Impact46 , as the company looks to develop original video games for international markets. Founded in 2023 by Lujain Albukhari and Majed Anbar , Majestic Mind Games is based in Jeddah and deve ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Fintech Nayla Raises $18 Million in Pre&#45;Series A Round to Expand Micro&#45;Business Digital Financing in the KSA</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-fintech-nayla-raises-18-million-in-pre-series-a-round-to-expand-micro-business-digital-financing-in-the-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia-based fintech Nayla has secured approximately $18 million in a pre-Series A funding round , comprising a mix of equity and debt financing, as the company announced at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh. The equity round was led by Idrisi Ventures , with participation from Suhail Ventures and other strategic investors , while BLO ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Saudi Fintech Nayla Raises $18 Million in Pre-Series A Round to Expand Micro-Business Digital Financing in the KSA</media:keywords>
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<title>Saudi Arabia’s Rwaj Raises $1.2 Million in Pre&#45;Seed Funding to Scale Live Social Commerce Across GCC</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-arabias-rwaj-raises-1-2-million-in-pre-seed-funding-to-scale-live-social-commerce-across-gcc</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia-based live social shopping and auction platform Rwaj has raised $1.2 million (SAR 4.5 million) in a pre-seed funding round to accelerate product development and regional expansion. Rwaj enables sellers across the GCC to conduct live shopping and real-time auctions through its platform. Sellers can offer products t ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Saudi Arabia’s Rwaj Raises $1.2 Million in Pre-Seed Funding to Scale Live Social Commerce Across GCC</media:keywords>
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<title>Syarah Raises $12 Million from Impact46 to Expand Saudi Arabia’s Digital Car Marketplace</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/syarah-raises-12-million-from-impact46-to-expand-saudi-arabias-digital-car-marketplace-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia-based automotive technology startup Syarah has raised $12 million in a new investment round from Impact46 to accelerate the expansion of its digital marketplace for new and used vehicles across the Kingdom. The stage of the funding round was not disclosed. Founded in 2015 by Salah Sharef and Fayez Alanazi , Syarah ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Syarah Raises $12 Million from Impact46 to Expand Saudi Arabia’s Digital Car Marketplace</media:keywords>
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<title>Saudi Q&#45;Commerce Startup Ninja Considers IPO in Riyadh Amid Rapid Growth</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-q-commerce-startup-ninja-considers-ipo-in-riyadh-amid-rapid-growth</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia-based quick-commerce startup Ninja is evaluating an initial public offering (IPO) in Riyadh, as it looks to capitalise on strong growth and rising investor interest in the Kingdom’s technology sector. Founded in 2022, Ninja operates an online supermarket platform offering rapid delivery of groceries, medicines, a ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Edtech Startup GAGA Raises $2.5 Million Pre&#45;Series A to Scale AI&#45;Powered Learning</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-edtech-startup-gaga-raises-2-5-million-pre-series-a-to-scale-ai-powered-learning</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi-based edtech startup GAGA has secured $2.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Phoenix Venture Partners , with participation from family offices and individual investors. The latest investment brings the company’s total funding to $4.2 million. Founded in 2021 by Abdullah Alkharsani and Eyad Alshabaan , GAGA delivers live, interact ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Arabia&amp;apos;s Aramco Ventures participated in $36 million funding round for the US&#45;based startup Via Separations</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-arabias-aramco-ventures-participated-in-36-million-funding-round-for-the-us-based-startup-via-separations</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Via Separations , a leader in process solutions for industrial separations, today announced $36 million in new funding with significant participation from new investors, including Climate Investment, Aramco Ventures, and Marathon Petroleum Corporation, alongside participation from existing backers, including Embark Ventures, The Grantham Foundation ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Saudi Arabia&#039;s Aramco Ventures participated in $36 million funding round for the US-based startup Via Separations</media:keywords>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based Maison Safqa Raises $620K Pre&#45;Seed to Transform Luxury Flash Sales in Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-maison-safqa-raises-620k-pre-seed-to-transform-luxury-flash-sales-in-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ At the core of the platform is a partner-centric approach, through which Maison Safqa already offers the brands the flexibility to choose between regular flash sales or invitation-only online sales. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Maison Safqa, a Saudi-based flash-sale platform for premium and luxury brands, has raised $620,000 in a pre-seed funding round w ]]></description>
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<title>Homegrown Ventures Closes $22.8M Debut Fund, Targets CPG and FMCG Startups Across MENA</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/homegrown-ventures-closes-22-8m-debut-fund-targets-cpg-and-fmcg-startups-across-mena</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dubai, UAE – Homegrown Ventures has announced the final close of its debut fund at $22.8 million , exceeding its initial target and marking a significant milestone for the region’s consumer investment landscape. The fund, described as the MENA region’s first venture capital vehicle dedicated exclusively to consumer packaged goods (CPG) and FMCG sta ]]></description>
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<title>Sahm Capital Expands Presence with New Jeddah Office to Strengthen Investor Support</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/sahm-capital-expands-presence-with-new-jeddah-office-to-strengthen-investor-support</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Sahm Capital , a fully licensed financial company regulated by the Capital Market Authority (CMA), has opened a new office in Jeddah, marking a key step in enhancing its service capabilities to support its rapidly growing investor base across Saudi Arabia. Located in the Al Zahra district on King Abdul Aziz Road, the new offi ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi’s BRKZ Secures Strategic Investment from SIC to Accelerate Industrial Supply Chain Transformation</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudis-brkz-secures-strategic-investment-from-sic-to-accelerate-industrial-supply-chain-transformation</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Arabia-based contech platform BRKZ has secured a strategic investment from Saudi Industrial Investment Company (SIC), the investment arm of the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF), marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s push to digitise and scale its industrial ecosystem. Founded in 2023 by Ibrahim Manna , BRKZ operates as a B2 ]]></description>
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<title>Khwarizmi Ventures Launches Fund II with Over $70 Million First Close to Back GCC Startups</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/khwarizmi-ventures-launches-fund-ii-with-over-70-million-first-close-to-back-gcc-startups</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Khwarizmi Ventures has announced the first close of its second venture capital fund, securing commitments exceeding SAR 270 million (more than $70 million) to support early-stage technology startups across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The new fund will focus on seed and Series A investments, with initial ticket sizes ranging between $ ]]></description>
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<title>Merak Capital leads $1.65mln investment in Saudi healthtech Hakeem Health, alongside Sanabil 500</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/merak-capital-leads-1-65mln-investment-in-saudi-healthtech-hakeem-health-alongside-sanabil-500</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Merak Capital , a Saudi-based investment firm licensed by the Capital Market Authority, leads a $1.65M investment round in Hakeem Health alongside Sanabil 500. Hakeem Health is a healthcare technology company developing an AI-powered medical assistant that delivers real-time, evidence-based clinical insights at the point of c ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based fintech Stream Secures $5.2M Seed Extension Led by BECO Capital to Strengthen MENA&amp;apos;s Financial Infrastructure</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-fintech-stream-secures-5-2m-seed-extension-led-by-beco-capital-to-strengthen-menas-financial-infrastructure</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Riyadh-born payments platform brings total seed funding to $9.2 million, with participation from Outliers, STV, Flourish, Arab Bank and BYLD. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 12 May, 2025 – Stream, the Riyadh-born payments and billing platform, has announced a $5.2 million seed extension. This comes less than six months after closing its initial seed rou ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based Aumet Raises $12 Million Series A to Scale AI&#45;Powered Healthcare Procurement Platform</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi-based healthcare supply chain platform Aumet has raised USD 12 million in a Series A funding round to expand its AI-powered procurement operating system across healthcare systems in the GCC and international markets. The round was led by Emkan Capital , with participation from Qatar Development Bank , SABAH Fund , and AAIC . Existing investor ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Fintech Infrastructure Startup Stitch Raises $25 Million Series A Led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Stitch , the operating system built for modern financial institutions, today announced it has raised $25 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). The investment marks a16z’s first in the GCC and brings Stitch’s total funding to $35 million. In addition to a16z, existing investors Arbor Ventures, COTU Ventures, Raed Ventures, a ]]></description>
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<title>BlueFive Capital signs definitive agreement for strategic investment in Gulf General Cooperative Insurance</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh: BlueFive Capital is pleased to announce it has signed a binding share subscription agreement with Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Company , a publicly listed company on Saudi Arabia’s Stock Exchange. The agreement sets out a series of actions to restructure the Company’s share capital in order to strengthen the Company’s financial positi ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Fintech Arib Raises $23.5 Million to Expand Digital Financing Platform led by Merak Capital</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Arabia-based fintech startup Arib has raised US$23.5 million in a new funding round led by Merak Capital , as the company looks to strengthen its position in the Kingdom’s rapidly growing digital finance sector. The funding round also included Sharia-compliant Murabaha financing facilities, highlighting increasing investor interest in Islamic ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) appoints Nora Alsarhan as CEO</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ RIYADH, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - June 04, 2026: Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) announced the appointment of Ms. Nora Alsarhan as Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to a Board of Directors resolution issued during its meeting held on June 3, 2026. Ms. Alsarhan will officially assume her role effective July 1, 2026. The appointment is part of a lead ]]></description>
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<title>Madkhol Capital Partners with anb Capital and Derayah Financial to Expand expands investment opportunities for Saudi Investors</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ New partnerships broaden access to diversified investment solutions and build on the success of Madkhol Premium, which provides access to more than 5,000 global investment funds Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Madkhol Capital , the Saudi digital investment and wealth management platform, announced the signing of strategic partnerships with anb Capital and D ]]></description>
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<title>Foodics Completes Full Acquisition of Norma, a Greek Data Intelligence Company, Expanding Its Dedicated AI Division</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – June 22, 2026 - Foodics, the leading restaurant operations and financial management platform in the MENA region, announced the completion of its full acquisition of Norma AI , a Greece-based artificial intelligence company built for the hospitality and restaurant industry. The Norma team has joined Foodics&#039; AI division, and N ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi deep&#45;tech startup Uvera Secures Seed Round from Morgan Stanley, Aramco’s LAB7 and Core Vision</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Uvera, a deep-tech Saudi startup that is developing shelf-life extension and supply chain intelligence solutions for the fresh food industry, today announced the successful close of its seed funding round. The round included participation from Morgan Stanley Inclusive &amp; Sustainable Ventures; LAB7, the venture-building arm of  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) Invests in SEEDRA Ventures Fund II to Boost Early&#45;Stage Tech Startups</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) has announced its investment in SEEDRA Ventures Fund II, a venture capital fund managed by SEEDRA Ventures, an entity licensed by the Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia. While sector-agnostic, the Fund is geared towards technology and tech-enabled startups, including Artificial Intelligence ( ]]></description>
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<title>Jada Fund of Funds backs Growth Catalyst Fund I to expand growth equity capital for Saudi SMEs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Jada Fund of Funds , a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, established to develop Saudi Arabia’s private capital ecosystem across venture capital, private equity, and private debt, has announced its strategic commitment to Growth Catalyst Fund I, a Saudi-based private equity fund licensed by the Capital Mark ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi AI Startup RIME Raises Over $2 Million Seed Round Led by SEEDRA Ventures</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi artificial intelligence startup Rime has raised more than $2 million in a Seed funding round led by Seedra Ventures , with participation from Athlah Investment , Unity Invest Partners , and a group of angel investors. Founded in 2024 by Mohammed Almarshidi and Arif Alotaibi , Rime develops an enterprise platform that ena ]]></description>
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<title>Pinnacle Launches Saudi Venture Capital Fund Targeting Growth&#45;Stage and Secondary Investments</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia-based investment firm Pinnacle has launched a venture capital fund focused on growth-stage technology companies and secondary investment opportunities in the Kingdom, aiming to address growing demand for growth capital and liquidity in the country’s maturing venture ecosystem. The fund will invest through both pr ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi EdTech Startup AILA Raises $3mln in Pre&#45;Series A Funding to Expand AI&#45;Powered Learning Platform</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA: AILA , a Saudi education technology company focused on AI-powered personalized learning, has raised US$3 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. The round was led by Rua Growth Fund, with participation from Jo Academy, 500 Global, Bunat VC, and Fikr Ventures. Jo Academy, a leading EdTech pioneer in Jordan with a growing regio ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based Raff Raises $1.7mln Pre&#45;Seed Led by Vision Ventures to bridge Online and Offline Retail across MENA</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — Raff , a Saudi-based technology platform simplifying distribution and inventory management by connecting consumer brands directly with retailers, today announced the closing of its $1.7 million pre-seed funding round , led by Vision Ventures , with participation from 500 Global, Palm VC, Oqal Group, Salman Butt (Co-founder of ]]></description>
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<title>FlyAkeed Secures $25.15M Growth Funding to Expand Corporate Travel Platform in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ FlyAkeed , the Saudi corporate-travel technology platform, announced Wednesday from the main stage at LEAP 2026 that it has secured SR94.3 million ($25.15 million) in growth funding. The round pairs an equity investment led by Sanabil Investments – a financial investment company wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) – with participation  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Fintech Abwab.ai Raises $4 Million in Seed Funding Co&#45;Led by Speedinvest and MEVP</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi fintech startup Abwab.ai has raised $4 million in a seed funding round co-led by Speedinvest and Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) to accelerate the development and expansion of its AI-powered credit infrastructure for financial institutions. The funding announcement was made at the LEAP conference in Riyadh , highligh ]]></description>
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<title>Gaia Secures $1.5 Million Pre&#45;Seed Round Led by SEEDRA Ventures</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi enterprise AI company advances its mission to build sovereign AI for organizations across the Kingdom. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Announcement date: 08/Sep/2026 - Gaia was founded by Badr Al-Malluh , Co-Founder and CEO, and Mohammad Rababah , Co-Founder and CPTO, Gaia is a Saudi sovereign AI platform for enterprises that connects knowledge, files ]]></description>
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<title>Tarabut Secures US$50 Million in Strategic Financing to Deepen Its Focus on Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The institutions that run on Tarabut’s infrastructure are putting their own capital behind the platform powering embedded finance for SMEs and consumers across the region. September 14, 2026 — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Tarabut , the regulated infrastructure platform operating across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain, announced US$50 million (SAR 187 mi ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Fintech Tabby Raises $233 Million at $6.5 Billion Valuation led by Blue Pool Capital</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The funding will help Tabby expand its services beyond buy now, pay later into broader financial offerings in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Founded in 2019 in the UAE, Tabby became the MENA region’s first fintech unicorn in 2023, valued at over $1.5 billion. RIYADH: Saudi-based fintech firm Tabby has raised $233 million in equity funding, valuing the c ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Fintech barq Raises $330M Series A at $1.85B Valuation to Expand Digital Financial Platform</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ barq , the digital payments company, announced the close of a Series A funding round worth $329.5 million, at a valuation of $1.85 billion, marking a new milestone that reflects the growth the company has achieved since its launch and cements its position among the fastest-growing fintech companies in Saudi Arabia and the region. The round saw part ]]></description>
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<title>Fina Launches SAR 500 Million Embedded Finance Fund with Joa Capital to Expand SME Financing in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Fina , SILQ ’s B2B embedded finance business, today announced the launch of its embedded finance capabilities with the Fina Fund, a direct financing fund managed by Joa Capital, an established alternative asset manager based in Riyadh. With a target fund size of SAR 500M, Fina Fund is licensed by the Saudi Capital Market Autho ]]></description>
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<title>FlyNow Arabia Secures Strategic Investments to Launch Electric Air Mobility in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<title>Alkhabeer Capital Invests SAR 18 Million in Saudi AI&#45;powered robo&#45;advisory firm Sindbad.Tech</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jeddah, Saudi Arabia : Alkhabeer Capital , the financial institution specializing in Shari’a-compliant financial services and brokerage services, has announced the signing of a subscription agreement to acquire shares worth SAR 18 million in Automated Economy Holding Company, the sole owner of Automated Support for Financial Technology (commerciall ]]></description>
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<title>500 Global and Sanabil Investments announce Batch 10 of the Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nine companies will present live at Demo Day on December 17, 2025. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- 500 Global, a multi-stage venture capital firm, and Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned company of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announce the tenth batch of the Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global. This new cohort aims to foster innovation and drive growth  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi fintech Spare secures $5 million pre&#45;Series A Funding to Accelerate Regional Expansion</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi fintech startup Spare has raised $5 million in pre-Series A funding led by anb Seed Fund, the venture arm of anb capital, with participation from 500 MENA, Vision Ventures, SEEDRA Ventures, Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP), Boubyan Ventures and other investors. The company will use the new capital to strengthen its integrations with banks  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi fintech Oumla secures $2.4 milliom to build digital asset infrastructure in KSA</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Oumla , a Saudi-based fintech specializing in digital asset infrastructure, has secured $2.4 million in seed funding led by Core Vision, with participation from Avalanche and a group of angel investors. Founded in 2022 by Mohammed Aljasser and Salah AlSalman, Oumla provides custody and management solutions for digital assets  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Fintech LDUN Secures $4.8 Million Seed Round to Expand Trade Credit Solutions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — LDUN , a Saudi-based fintech specializing in trade credit solutions between suppliers and retailers, has successfully closed a $4.8 million seed funding round. The investment was led by Sadu Capital , with participation from Suhail Ventures and numu Angels . Founded in 2021 by Firas Al-Hamdan and Faisal Bin Dakhil , LDUN is w ]]></description>
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<title>Logexa Secures $2 Million Pre&#45;Series A Funding to Expand Logistics Marketplace in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Saudi-based logistics technology company Logexa has successfully raised $2 million in a pre-Series A funding round , led by SEEDRA Ventures with participation from Nour Nouf Ventures and several angel investors. Founded in 2021 by Hussam Sindi and Hussam Spano , Logexa specializes in shared warehousing and transportation , le ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Generative AI Startup rmz.ai Secures $100K Pre&#45;Seed Funding from Beyond.xyz</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ rmz.ai , a Saudi platform specialising in generative artificial intelligence, has announced the closing of its $100,000 pre-seed funding round, led by Beyond.xyz, a leading Saudi virtual production studio. The investment aims to support the development of what the company calls “Creative ”Agents”—intelligent AI assistants designed to simplify compl ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based Workey Raises Investment from Falak Investment Hub to Launch AI&#45;Driven Business Solutions Platform</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Workey , Saudi Arabia’s leading business solutions platform, has announced the successful closure of an investment round with Falak Investment Hub , marking a major milestone in the company’s growth journey. This partnership will enable Workey to officially launch its first version and accelerate the development of next-generation features, includi ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi’s Builtop Raises $11mln led by TAM Capital to Boost Digital Construction Procurement</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Builtop , a Saudi digital procurement startup transforming construction and real estate operations, has raised $11 million in a funding round led by TAM Capital, with participation from other investors. Founded in 2024 by Ayman Aljohani, Builtop provides embedded finance solutions, including “pay-later” trade credit, helping contractors and supplie ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based B2B Marketplace Shatib secures $750,000 Pre&#45;Seed Round</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Shatib, the Saudi technology platform specialising in group buying for construction materials, has announced the closing of a SAR 2.8 million pre-seed round from a strategic angel investor. The platform helps real estate developers and contractors secure better pricing by aggregating demand across multiple projects, strengthening negotiation power  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi proptech Mznil closes $11.7 million Series A led by US&#45;based Founders Fund</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mnzil , the Saudi proptech for labour housing solutions, has raised over $11.7 million (SAR 44 million) in a Series A round led by Founders Fund, marking the US fund’s first-ever investment in Saudi Arabia, with participation from COTU Ventures. Founded in 2024 by Abdulmajeed Al-Babtain and Abdulrahman Al-Shaya, Mnzil has rapidly expanded its footp ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Media Investment Platform Mersal Media Capital (MMC) Raises $1.3m in First Funding Round</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Arabia-based media-focused investment platform Mersal Media Capital (MMC) has raised SAR 5 million (approximately $1.3 million) in its first funding round, led by an unnamed private investment fund. Founded by Abdulwahid Alhumaid and Anas Al Humaid, MMC is positioning itself as a dedicated media investment company targeting scalable and growt ]]></description>
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<title>SC Ventures Partners with Sanabil Studio to Build SME&#45;Focused Fintech Ventures in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ SC Ventures has signed a strategic partnership with Sanabil Studio to build and scale high-impact, SME-focused fintech ventures in Saudi Arabia, aligning with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 economic transformation agenda. Under the collaboration, the two entities will explore venture creation initiatives and co-investment opportunities, with a focus on  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based fleet and logistics platform Viero secures $1.2 million to build a fintech operating layer for logistics</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi-based Viero has raised $1.2 million in a Seed funding round, led by Watheeq Capital and Share Investment Co., with participation from Numu Angel Network, Black Iris Angel Network, and a group of angel investors. Founded in 2024 by Khaled Dakkak, Ahmed Alotaibi, and Marat Khamash, Viero is building a unified platform for fleet and logistics op ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Logistics Startup Routech Express Raises $1 Million in Pre&#45;Seed Funding</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh-based logistics technology startup Routech Express has raised $1 million (SAR 3.75 million) in a pre-seed funding round led by Qewam Fund , with participation from a group of angel investors. Founded in 2024 by Abdullah bin Muammar and Jihad Al-Dawood , Routech Express operates a unified digital shipping platform that aggregates multiple car ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based F&amp;amp;B SaaS platform Jazr.io raises $213,000 in pre&#45;seed round</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia-based food and beverage SaaS startup Jazr.io has raised SAR 800,000 (approximately $213,000) in a pre-seed funding round led by a group of angel investors . Founded in 2024 by Mohammed Almoshwah , Jazr.io (جزر) provides accounting and inventory management solutions tailored for restaurants and cafés, enabling sma ]]></description>
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<title>Riyadh Valley Company Launches King Saud University Venture Fund in Partnership with SparkLabs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh Valley Company Launches King Saud University Venture Fund in Partnership with SparkLabs Riyadh Valley Company—the investment arm of King Saud University—announced its contribution to establishing the King Saud University Venture Fund and Startup Accelerator in collaboration with the global group SparkLabs. This strategic initiative aims to s ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jada Fund of Funds , a subsidiary of Public Investment Fund, plans to expand its allocation to private credit, according to a report by Bloomberg. The move comes as Gulf investors continue backing the asset class despite heightened scrutiny in Western markets. Jada recently struck a partnership with India-based Stride Ventures, which aims to deploy ]]></description>
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<title>Lendo and Jadwa Agree on Landmark SAR 187.5mln Murabaha Facility to Support SMEs in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tue, 16 September 2025: Lendo , the debt crowdfunding platform, has agreed to a Murabaha financing facility worth SAR 187.5 million (USD 50 million) with Jadwa GCC Private Credit Fund, a private credit fund managed by Jadwa Investment. In a statement, the company said this agreement represents a milestone in Saudi Arabia’s private credit landscape, ]]></description>
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<title>Merak Capital invests $1.2mln in Bynow to advance B2B payment solutions in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bynow has raised $1.2 million from Merak Capital to accelerate product development, expand its suite of B2B payment offerings, and strengthen its presence in Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region. Bynow is a Saudi-based fintech pioneering B2B Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions to give businesses the flexibility to manage payments and unlock smoot ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Fintech Bwatech Raises $16 Million to Accelerate Growth and Market Expansion</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ RIYADH – Saudi Arabia-based fintech company Bwatech has secured $16 million (SAR 60 million) in a funding round led by Sharaka Financial , aimed at accelerating growth and expanding its presence in the Kingdom’s financial market. Founded in 2020 by Rasha Al-Oraini and Hashem Al Hekail , Bwatech provides an integrated fintech platform offering digit ]]></description>
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<title>DOO raises $1.7mln round led by Merak Capital to redefine customer experience in the GCC</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ DOO combines advanced natural language processing with regional linguistic expertise to deliver seamless AI-driven support tailored to Arabic dialects and cultural nuances. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – DOO , the AI-powered customer experience platform transforming how enterprises engage with their customers, announced the close of its $1.7M funding round ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>DOO raises $1.7mln round led by Merak Capital to redefine customer experience in the GCC</media:keywords>
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<title>Ajyad Capital Partners with EXANTE to Broaden Investor Access to Global Markets</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bahrain, Manama – [28-09-2025]: Ajyad Capital , a leading investment management firm licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), has announced a new strategic partnership with prime global brokerage EXANTE which extends Ajyad&#039;s global reach, providing investors with exposure to a wide range of financial instruments in international markets, thro ]]></description>
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<title>Sukna Capital and Partners for Growth (PFG) launch $50mln lending partnership to power ME&amp;apos;s tech and SME growth</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Sukna Capital , a Riyadh-based alternative investment platform licensed by the Capital Market Authority (CMA), and Partners for Growth (PFG) , a global credit manager providing tailored, asset-backed lending solutions to high-growth technology companies, have signed a strategic partnership to deploy up to USD 50 million of sp ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Sukna Capital and Partners for Growth (PFG) launch $50mln lending partnership to power ME&#039;s tech and SME growth</media:keywords>
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<title>Saudi Digital Signature Startup Sadq Raises $1M Pre&#45;Series A Extension from Impact46</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Sadq , a Saudi-based digital signature and document authentication platform, has secured a $1 million pre-Series A extension round , led by venture capital firm Impact46 . The funding follows the company’s earlier $1.5 million pre-Series A round in April 2024 , which was led by X by Unifonic Fund . Founded in 2022 by Abdullah ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Saudi Digital Signature Startup Sadq Raises $1M Pre-Series A Extension from Impact46</media:keywords>
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<title>Merak Capital unveils Saudi Arabia’s first fashion sector private equity fund worth SAR 300mln</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Under the patronage of His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Cultural Development Fund, and within the framework of the Cultural Investment Conference organized by the Ministry of Culture at the King Fahd Cultural Center in Riyadh — held under the patronage of His Ro ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Merak Capital unveils Saudi Arabia’s first fashion sector private equity fund worth SAR 300mln</media:keywords>
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<title>Audi Capital launches the first CMA&#45;regulated art investment fund investing in Saudi Arabia and the MENA Region</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Audi Capital , a regional asset and wealth management firm operating in Saudi Arabia since 2006, announces today, at the inaugural Cultural Investment Conference in Riyadh, the launch of the CMA-regulated Audi Capital MENA Art Fund (the “Fund”), the first regulated art fund in Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region. Any sub ]]></description>
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<title>Engagesoft Raises $3.5M Pre&#45;Series A Led by Silicon Badia Following 10x Revenue Growth</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/engagesoft-raises-3-5m-pre-series-a-led-by-silicon-badia-following-10x-revenue-growth</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia —Oct 7, 2025 — Engagesoft , the KSA-based, AI-powered platform for employee engagement and organizational effectiveness, has raised a $3.5 million Pre-Series A round led by Silicon Badia . The investment will accelerate Engagesoft’s AI-driven roadmap , advancing its mission to deliver an integrated view of organizational health ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Engagesoft Raises $3.5M Pre-Series A Led by Silicon Badia Following 10x Revenue Growth</media:keywords>
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<title>Saudi healthtech Nuxera AI secures $2.5 million pre&#45;seed from Sanabil Venture Studio by Redesign Health</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-healthtech-nuxera-ai-secures-2-5-million-pre-seed-from-sanabil-venture-studio-by-redesign-health</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nuxera AI , a Saudi health-tech startup, has secured $2.5 million in pre-seed investment from Sanabil Venture Studio by Redesign Health . This new funding will accelerate the company’s mission to transform clinical workflows through artificial intelligence (AI) built natively for Arabic-speaking healthcare providers. Founded by a trio of seasoned l ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Saudi healthtech Nuxera AI secures $2.5 million pre-seed from Sanabil Venture Studio by Redesign Health</media:keywords>
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<title>KLIQ secures $2.25mln in seed funding to scale AI&#45;driven influencer marketing platform in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Led by Sanabil Venture Studio by Stryber, the investment will accelerate KLIQ’s AI first platform that connects brands and content creators in a smarter, fairer, and fully measurable way. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – KLIQ, the first end-to-end influencer marketing platform built in Saudi Arabia and powered by proprietary AI, has closed a $2.25 million se ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>KLIQ secures $2.25mln in seed funding to scale AI-driven influencer marketing platform in Saudi Arabia</media:keywords>
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<title>Saudi Arabia’s TabSense Secures $5M In First Funding Round Led By Jasoor Ventures</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – TabSense, founded in 2024, is redefining how restaurants operate by introducing the first AI Agentic Point of Sale (PoS) - a system powered by intelligent AI agents that act like digital employees, helping restaurants and cafes scale efficiently without compromising quality or control. Unlike traditional PoS systems that only ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Saudi Arabia’s TabSense Secures $5M In First Funding Round Led By Jasoor Ventures</media:keywords>
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<title>Uni&#45;Ventures Exits Saudi eCommerce platform Salla with Remarkable 225x Return on Investment</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — : Uni-Ventures , a leading tech-focused investment firm with an active presence across the U.S., Europe, and Saudi Arabia, has announced a successful exit from Salla , the region’s leading e-commerce platform, achieving an exceptional 225x return on its original investment. The milestone marks one of the most significant exit ]]></description>
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<title>Merak Capital invests SAR100mln in Arsann To accelerate smart parking and mobility infrastructure in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Merak Capita l, a Saudi-based investment firm licensed by the Capital Market Authority, announced a SAR 100 million (USD 26.7 Million) strategic investment in Arsann , the Kingdom’s leading operator of smart parking and mobility infrastructure. The investment marks a major step in modernizing Saudi Arabia’s urban infrastructu ]]></description>
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<title>Velents.ai Secures $1.5 Million Funding as It Launches Agent.sa — the First Fully Integrated Arabic&#45;Speaking AI Employee</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Velents.ai , a rising startup specializing in enterprise AI solutions, has closed a $1.5 million funding round as it unveils Agent.sa, the first fully integrated Arabic-speaking AI employee designed for companies across the Middle East. The round attracted prominent angel investors, including senior executives from Google, BCG, and other global fir ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Velents.ai Secures $1.5 Million Funding as It Launches Agent.sa — the First Fully Integrated Arabic-Speaking AI Employee</media:keywords>
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<title>Saudi Insurtech Najeeb.AI Secures Pre&#45;Seed Funding to Drive AI&#45;Powered Innovation in Insurance</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-insurtech-najeeb-ai-secures-pre-seed-funding-to-drive-ai-powered-innovation-in-insurance</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Saudi-based insurtech startup Najeeb.ai has successfully raised an undisclosed pre-seed funding round from a group of local and regional angel investors , marking a key milestone in its mission to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the insurance sector through artificial intelligence. Founded in 2023 by Ahmed Yasmina  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi HRtech Platform Squadio Raises $3 Million Pre&#45;Series A to Expand AI&#45;Driven Global Hiring Services</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia-based HRtech platform Squadio has raised $3 million (SAR 11 million) in a Pre-Series A funding round to scale its AI-powered remote hiring solutions across the MENA region, Africa, and Silicon Valley . The round saw participation from Wa’ed Ventures , 500 Sanabil MENA , Nour Nouf Ventures , SEEDRA Ventures , and  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Contech BRKZ Secures US$30 Million Finance Facility from Stride Ventures To Drive Growth</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ With Saudi Arabia preparing to host global events such as Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup in 2034, and giga-projects like King Salman Park, Diriyah Gate, Qiddiya, and The Red Sea Project advancing, the country’s construction market is shifting gears from boom to blockbuster – where efficient materials procurement and innovative financing solutions ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi based WakeCap Expands Global Footprint with Acquisition of Brazilian Industrial Tech Firm Trackfy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, KSA &amp; UAE – WakeCap , the sensor-powered project intelligence and controls platform trusted by the world’s most complex construction and oil and gas projects, announces its acquisition of Trackfy , a workforce safety and operational solution for industrial companies. The acquisition underscores the Saudi company’s commitment to expanding it ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi born Stream Raises $4M to Redefine Payments for Businesses in MENA</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Outliers VC leads round to accelerate the buildout of modern billing and payments infrastructure across the region Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 3rd November, 2025 - Stream , the Saudi-born platform streamlining modern billing and payments for businesses in the MENA region; starting with Saudi Arabia, has announced a $4M seed funding to scale its mission  ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Saudi born Stream Raises $4M to Redefine Payments for Businesses in MENA</media:keywords>
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<title>stc Group’s tali ventures Leads $6 Million Series A Round in AI&#45;Powered Customer Engagement Platform Bonat</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/stc-groups-tali-ventures-leads-6-million-series-a-round-in-ai-powered-customer-engagement-platform-bonat</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ anb seed Fund, Rua Growth Fund, and RZM Investments are among the other Series A round investors. New capital will fuel Bonat’s product innovation, AI rollouts, and expansion across Saudi Arabia and the GCC. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: stc group’s corporate venture capital arm, tali ventures, has led a $6 million (SAR 23 million) Series A investment roun ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>stc Group’s tali ventures Leads $6 Million Series A Round in AI-Powered Customer Engagement Platform Bonat</media:keywords>
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<title>Saudi Arabia’s Doos Secures Strategic Investment from Jahez to Accelerate Growth in Quick&#45;Commerce Sector</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Doos , a Saudi-based quick-commerce platform founded in 2023 by Tala Al Sahsah, has announced a strategic investment from Jahez International Company for Information Systems Technology (Jahez) — a leading on-demand services ecosystem listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul: 6017). The investment marks a key milestone in Jahez’s ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Saudi Arabia’s Doos Secures Strategic Investment from Jahez to Accelerate Growth in Quick-Commerce Sector</media:keywords>
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<title>Saudi Startup Rasēd Secures Pre&#45;Seed Funding to Advance AI&#45;Driven Financial Fraud Detection</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-startup-rased-secures-pre-seed-funding-to-advance-ai-driven-financial-fraud-detection</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Rasēd , a Saudi-based fintech specializing in AI-powered financial fraud detection and prevention, has successfully closed its Pre-Seed funding round led by Wa’ed Ventures and SHARE Investment Co. , with participation from additional investors. Founded in 2022 by Dr. Talal Albadrani and Mostafa Al-Salhi , Rasēd is building ne ]]></description>
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<title>Binbar Investment and Joa Capital launch SAR 500mln “Marhoon” Fund</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh — Binbar Investment, a company specialized in real estate investment solutions, announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Joa Capital , along with Rabeh serving as the fund’s technical advisor, to launch Marhoon Fund, the first direct financing fund in Saudi Arabia dedicated to securing loans through lease and usufruct contracts. ]]></description>
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<title>Ghanem raises USD 7.1mln from Al&#45;Romaih Group to develop fractional ownership solutions in the Saudi real estate market</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The platform operates under the regulatory oversight of the Regulatory Sandbox of the Real Estate General Authority (REGA), further strengthening investor confidence and reaffirming its commitment to governance and regulatory standards. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Ghanem , the digital real estate platform specializing in fractional ownership solutions, a ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Ghanem raises USD 7.1mln from Al-Romaih Group to develop fractional ownership solutions in the Saudi real estate market</media:keywords>
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<title>Takadao Raises US$3.1 Million and Launches Community&#45;Owned Prepaid Crypto VISA Card &#45; LifeCard</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh / Singapore: Takadao , the Web3 platform behind bankless financial alternatives, has announced the close of its US$1.5 million seed round, bringing its total funding raised to US$3.1 million. The round saw participation from global investors including Hasan VC (Malaysia), Syla Invest (France), Wahed Ventures (UK), Ice Blue Fund (Japan), Ista ]]></description>
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<title>SahmAlgo Raises $1 Million Seed Round to Advance AI&#45;Powered Market Intelligence in Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/sahmalgo-raises-1-million-seed-round-to-advance-ai-powered-market-intelligence-in-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Arabia – SahmAlgo , a Saudi-based fintech platform specializing in AI-driven financial analytics and market intelligence, has secured $1 million in seed funding , led by Gharesah Investment . The investment marks a significant milestone for the startup as it accelerates its expansion across the Kingdom and the wider region. Founded in 2022 by ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi’s STAMP secures $2 million pre&#45;seed to build AI&#45;powered compliance platform</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudis-stamp-secures-2-million-pre-seed-to-build-ai-powered-compliance-platform</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ RIYADH: STAMP , a Saudi-based regulatory technology (RegTech) startup, has raised $2 million in a pre-seed funding round backed by undisclosed investors, the company announced. Founded in 2021 by Muyasser Albar and Mohammed Zarei , STAMP specialises in regulatory licensing, corporate registration, incorporation, and post-incorporation services, int ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi’s Strataphy secures $6 million to power next&#45;generation cooling systems</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudis-strataphy-secures-6-million-to-power-next-generation-cooling-systems</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Strataphy , a deep-tech company redefining how the world cools AI and industrial infrastructure, has raised $6 million in seed funding led by Outliers VC and joined by Shorooq, with participation from PlusVC (+VC). The company will use the new funding to advance its technology, expand its full-service stack, and grow its engineering and operations  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based erad secures $125 million facility led by Jefferies to power SME financing in the Middle East</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-erad-secures-125-million-facility-led-by-jefferies-to-power-sme-financing-in-the-middle-east</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 27th, 2025 - erad (www.erad.co), the Riyadh-headquartered alternative financing platform for SMEs, has partnered with Jefferies (with co-investment from Channel Capital) to secure $125 million in a credit deal, to accelerate embedded finance solutions across the GCC. Once the transaction is finalised, it will mark Jef ]]></description>
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<title>Korea’s FuturePlay Partners with Saudi Ministry of Investment to Boost Korean Startups’ Entry into Middle East</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/koreas-futureplay-partners-with-saudi-ministry-of-investment-to-boost-korean-startups-entry-into-middle-east</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ FuturePlay announced on December 1 that it has signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) , marking the first agreement of its kind between a Korean venture capital (VC) firm and the Saudi ministry. The strategic partnership aims to accelerate the entry of Korean startups into the Saud ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Arabia’s COGNNA Secures $9.2 million in Series A Funding to Scale AI&#45;Powered Cybersecurity Globally</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-arabias-cognna-secures-9-2-million-in-series-a-funding-to-scale-ai-powered-cybersecurity-globally</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — [December 2025] — COGNNA, the Saudi-based innovator in AI-led Security Operations (SecOps), announced during Black Hat MEA 2025 the closing of its Series A funding round, raising $9.2 million led by Impact46 , with participation from BNVT Capital , Vision Ventures , and tali ventures . This round represents a pivotal mileston ]]></description>
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<title>Nabt Secures $3.4 Million Seed Extension to Strengthen Fresh&#45;Produce Infrastructure Across Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/nabt-secures-3-4-million-seed-extension-to-strengthen-fresh-produce-infrastructure-across-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Nabt , the innovative Saudi agritech modernizing the fresh-produce ecosystem, today announced the closing of a USD 3.4 million Seed Extension round, bringing the company’s total funding to USD $5 million (SAR 18.8 million).The round was led by SHG Group, with continued backing from Merak Capital and a number of distinguished  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi gaming technology startup Qwacks secures SAR 1.8mln from Merak Capital</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-gaming-technology-startup-qwacks-secures-sar-1-8mln-from-merak-capital</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Qwacks , a Saudi gaming technology startup building next-generation tools for game developers, has raised SAR 1.8 million in pre-seed funding from Merak Capital, a Saudi-based investment firm licensed by the Capital Market Authority. The investment marks a significant milestone for one of the earliest companies in Saudi Arabi ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Arabia&#45;based AI&#45;powered startup QPioneers raises first funding round from Q Fund</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-arabia-based-ai-powered-startup-qpioneers-raises-first-funding-round-from-q-fund</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia-based AI-powered startup QPioneers has raised its first funding round from Q Fund , the investment arm of Qewam Holding , for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 2024 by Hisham Al Mamlouk and Adel Alsaadi , QPioneers is developing an AI-native Startup Operating System (Startup OS) designed to help startups manage c ]]></description>
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<title>Finnish Battery Innovator Halide Energy Secures First Close of Investment Round Led by BSV Ventures, with Aramco&amp;apos;s LAB7 Participation</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/finnish-battery-innovator-halide-energy-secures-first-close-of-investment-round-led-by-bsv-ventures-with-aramcos-lab7-participation</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dhahran, Saudi Arabia – Halide Energy, a Finnish startup focusing on the development of battery solutions to support renewable energy adoption, has secured the first close of an investment round led by BSV Ventures, with participation from LAB7 , the venture building arm of Aramco. This partnership focuses on the development of innovative redox flo ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi AI Startup Newera.ai Raises $2.1m Pre&#45;Seed Round Led by Embark</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-ai-startup-newera-ai-raises-2-1m-pre-seed-round-led-by-embark</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia-based artificial intelligence startup Newera.ai has raised $2.1 million (SAR 8 million) in a pre-seed funding round led by Embark , with participation from a group of angel investors. Founded in 2023 by Abdulrhman Alsuliman , Newera.ai specialises in enterprise-focused generative and agentic AI solutions , enabli ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi FinTech Oumla Extends Seed Round to Expand Digital Asset Infrastructure Across The Kingdom</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-fintech-oumla-extends-seed-round-to-expand-digital-asset-infrastructure-across-the-kingdom</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi digital asset infrastructure startup Oumla has announced an extension of its seed funding round as it accelerates the development of secure, locally hosted blockchain infrastructure for regulated financial and public-sector use cases. The extension builds on Oumla’s previously announced seed round, which was led by Core ]]></description>
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<title>Merak Capital invests SAR 203mln in Saudi&#45;based DSShield to build a National Cybersecurity Platform</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/merak-capital-invests-sar-203mln-in-saudi-based-dsshield-to-build-a-national-cybersecurity-platform</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Merak Capital, a Saudi investment firm licensed by the Capital Market Authority, has completed a SAR 203 million (USD 54 million) investment in DSShield , one of Saudi Arabia&#039;s fastest-growing cybersecurity companies. The investment comes as organizations across the Kingdom accelerate digital adoption, cloud migration, and in ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based Rewaa Secures $45 Million Series B Funding to Drive AI&#45;Powered SME Solutions</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-rewaa-secures-45-million-series-b-funding-to-drive-ai-powered-sme-solutions</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Rewaa , a leading platform for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), has successfully closed a $45 million Series B funding round. The round was co-led by Wa’ed Ventures , Idrisi Ventures , and Unity Invest Partners , with additional participation from Vision Ventures (VV) , RZM Investment , Sadu Capital , Sanad Investment , P ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi B2B SaaS platform Ballurh secures investment from Falak Angels</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-b2b-saas-platform-ballurh-secures-investment-from-falak-angels</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Falak Angels Network has announced a strategic investment in Ballurh , a technology platform using artificial intelligence to improve profitability and operational performance across the food and beverage sector. The investment provides fresh capital to support Ballurh’s growth as demand accelerates for data-driven tools in the region’s expanding f ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Arabia Records 254 VC Deals Worth USD 1.66 Billion in 2025, Cementing Regional Leadership: SVC</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-arabia-records-254-vc-deals-worth-usd-1-66-billion-in-2025-cementing-regional-leadership-svc</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh: Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) announced that Saudi Arabia’s venture capital ecosystem achieved two historic leaps in 2025, in terms of total investment value and number of transactions, further reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as the leading venture capital market in the Middle East for the third consecutive year. This performance r ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi PropTech Startup Aamar Secures $4M Seed Round to Automate Rental Processes</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-proptech-startup-aamar-secures-4m-seed-round-to-automate-rental-processes</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Aamar , a real estate technology platform focused on automating and managing rental processes, has announced the successful closing of its seed investment round, raising more than $4 million . The round saw participation from Aqar App , Rzm Investment , Al Majdiah Investment , Blom Invest , along with a group of angel investo ]]></description>
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<title>Red Sea Global and Bunat VC launch Saudi&#45;focused AI Venture Fund</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/red-sea-global-and-bunat-vc-launch-saudi-focused-ai-venture-fund</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has announced a strategic partnership with Bunat Ventures Limited (Bunat VC) to launch a first-of-its-kind venture fund focused on artificial intelligence (AI)-driven startups in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The AI Venture Fund will invest in early- ]]></description>
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<title>NEOM backs five Saudi game studios for latest Level Up Gaming Accelerator</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/neom-backs-five-saudi-game-studios-for-latest-level-up-gaming-accelerator</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi-based game development platform NEOM has selected five studios to receive funding through its Level Up gaming accelerator. NEOM said an additional 18 studios will take part in an expanded mentorship phase, making this the programme’s largest cycle to date. Following an initial phase that supported more than 23 studios with mentorship, the new ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Healthtech Startup Madeed Raises $400,000 in Pre&#45;Seed Round Led by Vision Ventures (VV)</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-healthtech-startup-madeed-raises-400000-in-pre-seed-round-led-by-vision-ventures-vv</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Saudi-based health and longevity startup Madeed has raised $400,000 in a pre-seed investment round , led by Vision Ventures (VV) , with participation from angel investors Mashhoor Aldubayan , Mazen Aldarrab , and Abdulla Nadeem Elyas . Founded by Adam Batayneh , Madeed is building a technology-driven platform focused on healt ]]></description>
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<title>Governata Secures $4 Million Seed Funding to Accelerate Saudi Arabia’s AI&#45;Driven Data Future</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/governata-secures-4-million-seed-funding-to-accelerate-saudi-arabias-ai-driven-data-future</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Funding led by top regional and global investors to fuel expansion of Saudi Arabia’s first enterprise data governance and AI decision-making platform, practically realizing Vision 2030’s AI ambitions. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 14 th January 2026: Governata , Saudi Arabia’s first enterprise Data Management and Governance platform, has raised $4 million ]]></description>
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<title>Merak Capital’s Gaming Fund leads SAR 2.2mln seed investment in Khosouf Studio</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/merak-capitals-gaming-fund-leads-sar-2-2mln-seed-investment-in-khosouf-studio</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Merak Capital , a Saudi-based investment firm licensed by the Capital Market Authority, has led a SAR 2.2 million (USD 600,000) seed round in Khosouf Studio, a UAE-based independent game developer specializing in premium PC, console, and virtual reality titles. The investment was made through Merak Capital’s Gaming Fund, whic ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based Resquad AI Raises $1.5 Million Seed Round to Scale AI&#45;Powered Recruitment Platform</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Arabia-based talent management SaaS provider Resquad AI has raised $1.5 million in a Seed funding round , led by SRG , with participation from a group of angel investors. Founded in 2024 by Abdullah Abdulaziz Al-Jafaari , Resquad AI offers AI-powered technical recruitment solutions through a SaaS platform and a global B2B marketplace for deve ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi agritech Grove secures $5 million seed funding led by Outliers VC</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Grove , a Riyadh-based technology company specialising in the fresh-produce sector, has successfully closed a $5 million Seed funding round led by Outliers VC with participation from a group of angel investors. Founded in 2024 by Mohammed bin Ghanam and Ayman AlFifi, Grove is operating as a consumer brand in the fresh and agricultural produce secto ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi GulfBoost Closes $1.33M Pre&#45;Seed Round to Advance Geospatial AI Solutions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ GulfBoost Technology (GBT) has announced the successful closing of a SAR 5 million pre-seed funding round, marking a key milestone in the company’s growth within Saudi Arabia’s telecommunications and information technology sectors. The round was led by Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Zamil &amp; Sons Investment Company, with participation from a group of ang ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi’s Vennre raises $9.6 million in Pre&#45;Series A funding round to grow private market platform in MENA</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vennre enables high-earning professionals to access curated private market investments, reducing barriers and supporting long-term, diversified wealth creation. UK-based Vennre , a wealth creation platform, has raised $9.6 million in a pre-Series A funding round through a hybrid equity and debt structure. The round was co-led by Vision Ventures and ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi E&#45;commerce Startup Juthor Raises $500,000 in Pre&#45;Seed Round Led by Flat6Labs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia-based e-commerce technology startup Juthor has raised $500,000 (SAR 1.875 million) in a pre-seed funding round led by Flat6Labs , with participation from a group of angel investors. Founded in 2025 by Lolwah Binsaedan and Irfan Khan , Juthor is addressing a growing pain point for online retailers: managing sales, ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Arabia&#45;based Fintech MUHIDE Raises Series A from Asyad Group</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Arabia-based fintech startup MUHIDE has closed a Series A funding round with Asyad Group for an undisclosed amount, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey. Founded in 2023 by Hashim Alhussaini , MUHIDE focuses on authenticating and governing B2B trade transactions , with the ambition of building Saudi Arabia’s first u ]]></description>
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<title>MASNA Ventures Launches First Ever $100M Saudi&#45;Focused Defense Venture Capital Fund</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ MASNA Ventures today announced the launch of MASNA Ventures Fund I , a SAR 375 million (approximately $100 million) venture capital fund and the first of its kind focused on the Kingdom&#039;s defense sector, timed to coincide with the opening day of the World Defense Show in Riyadh. MASNA Ventures&#039; pioneering defense sector venture capital fund in Saud ]]></description>
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<title>Safqah Capital lands $15.2mln in oversubscribed Seed Round led by Shorooq to Power SME Real Estate Development</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/safqah-capital-lands-15-2mln-in-oversubscribed-seed-round-led-by-shorooq-to-power-sme-real-estate-development</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — In one of the largest pure equity seed funding rounds in the Kingdom’s history and a standout deal in the region&#039;s burgeoning fintech landscape. Riyadh-based fintech/proptech Safqah Capital has raised $15.2 million to build the infrastructure powering the next generation of real estate development in Saudi Arabia. The round i ]]></description>
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<title>Simplified Financial Solutions Company secures $20mln Series A</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh – Simplified Financial Solutions Company has announced a $20 million Series A funding round led by Ra&#039;ed Ventures, with participation from a diverse group of global and regional investors. The round includes global investors QED Investors, a leading fintech investor, and existing backer Breyer Capital, alongside regional firm MEVP and existi ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based fintech CASHIN Closes SAR 60 Million ($16 Million) Series A Round Led by Impact46</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-fintech-cashin-closes-sar-60-million-16-million-series-a-round-led-by-impact46</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi-based fuel and energy infrastructure fintech CASHIN | كاشـن has successfully closed a SAR 60 million (approximately $16 million) Series A investment round, led by Impact46 , marking a major milestone in its growth journey. Founded in 2021 by Omar Al-Ramah , Abdulkarim Zureik , and Obay AlMadi , CASHIN is building the di ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi fintech MADFU secures SAR 95 million in a Pre&#45;Series A funding round led by AFAQ Capital</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-fintech-madfu-secures-sar-95-million-in-a-pre-series-a-funding-round-led-by-afaq-capital</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi fintech startup MADFU has secured SAR 95 million (approximately $25.5 million) in a Pre-Series A funding round led by AFAQ Capital , with additional participation from angel investors. Founded in 2022 by Abdullah Albrahim, Ahmad Alwosheel, and Anas AlShaqir, MADFU operates as a Sharia-compliant Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platform licensed by t ]]></description>
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<title>HUMAIN Backs xAI with $3 Billion Series E Investment Ahead of Historic SpaceX Merger</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/humain-backs-xai-with-3-billion-series-e-investment-ahead-of-historic-spacex-merger</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ HUMAIN invested $3 billion in xAI’s Series E round just prior to its acquisition by SpaceX, positioning itself at a pivotal moment of platform-scale expansion and integration. As a result of the transaction, HUMAIN became a significant minority shareholder, with its xAI holdings converted into SpaceX shares. The investment builds on HUMAIN and xAI’ ]]></description>
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<title>Exel by Merak’s Cohort 2 awards $5.1mln to 17 startups</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/exel-by-meraks-cohort-2-awards-5-1mln-to-17-startups</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Exel by Merak , a subsidiary of Merak Capital and Saudi Arabia’s premier innovation platform company, has concluded the Demo Day for its second gaming accelerator cohort, marking the completion of a 13-week program. The 17 startups collectively received an investment of USD 5.1 million from Merak Gaming fund through Exel Gami ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based deeptech company Immensa secures DFDF backing to expand digital supply chain platform</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-deeptech-company-immensa-secures-dfdf-backing-to-expand-digital-supply-chain-platform</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has invested in Dubai-born deep-tech company Immensa to support the global expansion of its digital spare parts platform and strengthen advanced manufacturing capabilities from the UAE. The investment, made alongside Global Ventures and existing shareholders, will enable Immensa to scale its Digital Parts Passport  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based chip design startup Rimal Semiconductors secures bridge funding from Keheilan Asset Management</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-chip-design-startup-rimal-semiconductors-secures-bridge-funding-from-keheilan-asset-management</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi-based chip design startup Rimal Semiconductors has secured a bridge funding round from Keheilan Asset Management and an undisclosed regional investor to accelerate the expansion of its chip design operations and strengthen global partnerships. The funding amount was not disclosed. Founded in 2025 by Houssam Salem, Rimal operates under a fable ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Fintech Muhlah Secures $7.5 Million Seed Funding Led by BIM Ventures and SBI Holdings</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-fintech-muhlah-secures-7-5-million-seed-funding-led-by-bim-ventures-and-sbi-holdings</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh: Saudi Arabia-based fintech startup Muhlah has successfully closed a SAR 28.25 million (approximately $7.5 million) Seed investment round to accelerate the growth of its Shariah-compliant consumer microfinance platform. The round was led by BIM Ventures and Japan’s SBI Holdings , with participation from Al Suhaimi Holding Group and Fakhr Inv ]]></description>
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<title>Riyad Capital launches Riyad Healthcare Equity Fund</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/riyad-capital-launches-riyad-healthcare-equity-fund</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Riyad Capital, a leading fully-fledged investment manager in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announces the launch of the Riyad Healthcare Equity Fund, a public open-ended fund that is Shariah-compliant and aims to achieve capital growth over the medium to long term through investing in shares of healthcare companies l ]]></description>
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<title>Infobrim: KSA’s first BI Lakehouse platform raises $3.5mln</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Infobrim, a Saudi AI startup and AI-powered business intelligence platform headquartered in Riyadh, has secured its first strategic angel funding, valuing the funding at $3.5 million as it accelerates its SaaS growth trajectory and reshapes how enterprises turn raw data into decisions. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Infobrim has closed its inaugural angel  ]]></description>
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<title>Wa’ed Ventures invests in US&#45;based Resemble AI, following the company’s $13mln strategic round</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Strategic investment accelerates AI-powered verification and deepfake detection across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East, supporting responsible AI adoption and strengthening digital trust. Santa Clara, USA &amp; Dhahran, Saudi Arabia – Wa’ed Ventures, the $500 million venture capital fund under Saudi Aramco, today announced a strategic investment ]]></description>
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<title>Safety AI startup viAct raises USD 7.3 Million Series A for expansion in MENA &amp;amp; Europe</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ SINGAPORE, April 19, 2025 – viAct, a leading impact AI company focused on improving safety and efficiency in high-risk industries, today announced the close of US$7.3M Series A round led by Dublin-based private equity firm Venturewave Capital, with participation from Singtel Innov8, the corporate venture capital fund of Singtel, Asia’s leading comm ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi’s iMENA raises $135mln pre&#45;IPO investment from Sanabil Investments</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ $135M Capital Raise, Comprised of Private Placement and In-Kind Contributions, Aims at Increasing iMENA&#039;s Shareholding in Existing Businesses Company completes restructuring into a Saudi company, iMENA Holding Transformation part of evolution into regional digital powerhouse. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia , April 27, 2025 - iMENA Group (&quot;iMENA&quot;), a regional ]]></description>
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<title>500 Global and Sanabil Investments Announce Batch 9 of the Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nine companies will present live at Demo Day on July 2, 2025, at Sanabil Hub in Riyadh. June 18th, 2025; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 500 Global, a multi-stage venture capital firm, and Sanabil Investments, a financial investment company wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announce the ninth batch of the Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global. T ]]></description>
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<title>Stc group’s Tali Ventures leads a strategic investment in Tarmeez Capital</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The investment aligns with stc group’s strategy to expand its digital finance footprint and support high-growth platforms shaping capital access. Tali Ventures, stc group’s corporate venture capital arm, has led a strategic funding round in Tarmeez Capital, a Saudi fintech innovating in the fast-growing sukuk and debt instruments market. Tarmeez ha ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;listed Jahez Group acquires 76.56% stake in Qatar’s Snoonu in $245 million deal</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jahez Group signs an agreement to acquire a 76.56% stake in Snoonu, Qatar’s fastest-growing technology company and a key player in the country’s e-commerce and on-demand delivery sector . The USD 245 million ($ 919 million) transaction is expected to unlock significant technological and operational synergies, positioning the combined group for valu ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based Starvania Studios secures $1.1mln from Merak Capital and Impact46</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-starvania-studios-secures-1-1mln-from-merak-capital-and-impact46</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Starvania Studios creates fantasy-rich gaming experiences that explore bold, imaginative worlds, guided by depth, creativity, and a vision that extends beyond gameplay. Starvania Studios creates fantasy-rich gaming experiences that explore bold, imaginative worlds, guided by depth, creativity, and a vision that extends beyond gameplay. Their goal i ]]></description>
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<title>Bahrain’s Social Commerce Startup Sellou Secures $3 Million Seed Funding to Fuel MENA Expansion</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/bahrains-social-commerce-startup-sellou-secures-3-million-seed-funding-to-fuel-mena-expansion</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Manama, Bahrain — Bahraini social commerce startup Sellou has announced the successful closing of a $3 million Seed funding round , aimed at accelerating its expansion across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Founded in 2020 by Salman Al Khalifa , Sellou is transforming the regional e-commerce landscape with its video-first platform t ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi healthtech startup Tuba Secures $8 Million in Pre&#45;Seed Round</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-healthtech-startup-tuba-secures-8-million-in-pre-seed-round</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tuba , a Saudi startup that offers medical solutions for businesses targeting corporate employees, announced it has raised $8 million in pre-seed funding. The round was backed by a group of investment firms and angel investors from industry leaders and entrepreneurs. The company will use the new funding to create a healthcare management platform th ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Digital Health Startup Kilow Secures $2.5M Seed Funding to Expand Operations</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-digital-health-startup-kilow-secures-2-5m-seed-funding-to-expand-operations</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Kilow , a Saudi-based digital health and weight management platform, has announced the successful closure of its $2.5 million seed funding round. The round was led by Sanabil Venture Studio by Stryber , a subsidiary of Sanabil Investments . Founded in 2024 by Fahed Al Essa , Kilow aims to revolutionize the healthcare experien ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi spacetech SARsatX Raises $2.6 Million Led by TONOMUS</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ SARsatX , a Saudi-based space technology startup specialising in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), has announced the successful closure of a $2.6 million seed funding round. The investment marks a key milestone for the Kingdom’s emerging NewSpace sector and reinforces its growing presence in the global space economy. The round was led by TONOMUS , a  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi e&#45;commerce app Ziadah closes Seed Round</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-e-commerce-app-ziadah-closes-seed-round</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ziadah , a Saudi-based e-commerce SaaS startup, has successfully closed its seed funding round from an undisclosed angel investor. The investment marks a significant step in the company’s mission to provide smart conversion and sales optimisation tools for online retailers. Founded in 2024 by entrepreneurs Ali Aldahnin and Mahmoud Omar, Ziadah enab ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi’s Perfect Presentation for Commercial Services Co (2P) secures $35mln financing deal with Arab National Bank</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudis-perfect-presentation-for-commercial-services-co-2p-secures-35mln-financing-deal-with-arab-national-bank</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Source: Zawya New deal, which increases firm’s credit line, to help fund new ventures. Saudi Arabia’s Perfect Presentation for Commercial Services Co (2P) has increased its credit line with Arab National Bank. The listed firm signed a new financing deal with the lender, raising its facility to SAR 135 million ($35.9 million). The company said it lo ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi fintech Blomal Capital secures pre&#45;seed funding from Falak</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-fintech-blomal-capital-secures-pre-seed-funding-from-falak</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi fintech Blomal Capital has raised a pre-seed round investment round (amount undisclosed) from Falak Investment Hub. Founded in 2022 by Abdulaziz Baraqabah, Munthir Alrehaili, Abdulrahman Akram, and Bilal Abduljawad, Blomal is building a digital-first platform for public and private fund access. Falak Investment Hub has announced its investmen ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi DaaS Firm Zetta Technologies Secures $12 Million Investment to Boost Expansion</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-daas-firm-zetta-technologies-secures-12-million-investment-to-boost-expansion</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh – Zetta , a Saudi Arabia-based Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) company, has announced the successful closing of a $12 million investment round led by Core Vision Investment and Ab’ad Al-Watan Investment. Founded in 2023 by Faisal Al Abdulsalam, Tabreez Mohiuddin, Waleed Altheeb, and Saeeduddin Shah, Zetta offers businesses access to devices throu ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based mobile gaming studio Sheba Joy raises $293,000 pre&#45;seed from Merak Capital</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-mobile-gaming-studio-sheba-joy-raises-293000-pre-seed-from-merak-capital</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sheba Joy , a Riyadh-headquartered mobile gaming studio, has raised $293,000 (SAR 1.1 million) in a pre-seed round led by Merak Capital, a Saudi venture capital firm. Founded in 2021 in Dubai Silicon Oasis, Sheba Joy has since relocated its headquarters to Riyadh in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to become a global gaming hub. The compan ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Contech Startup Fitting Secures $500,000 Pre&#45;Seed Funding</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-contech-startup-fitting-secures-500000-pre-seed-funding</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Fitting , a Saudi Arabia-based construction technology (contech) startup, has raised $500,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by a strategic angel investor. Founded in 2024 by Ahmed Rian and Abdulaziz Almubayad, Fitting aims to streamline the procurement of building materials by connecting wholesale suppliers, retailers, and  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi fintech Arabian Pay receives Investment to expand BNPL Offerings</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-fintech-arabian-pay-receives-investment-to-expand-bnpl-offerings</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Arabian Pay , the leading national fintech platform, has announced the signing of an agreement to secure funding as part of its Pre-Seed investment round from &quot;Al Bassami Holding Group&quot;, a leader in the logistics and transportation sector in the Kingdom and globally. The signing ceremony was attended by Mohammed Rashid Alabdullatif, Founder and CEO ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi’s FeeSolution Secures SAR 1.12mln in Pre&#45;Seed Funding to Expand Digital School Payment Platform</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudis-feesolution-secures-sar-1-12mln-in-pre-seed-funding-to-expand-digital-school-payment-platform</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – April 2025 — FeeSolution , a digital platform specializing in school payment solutions, has successfully closed a Pre-Seed investment round of SAR 1,125,000 . The round was backed by a group of angel investors and will support the company’s ongoing product development and market expansion efforts. Founded in early 2025, FeeSo ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi AI Startup STUCK? Secures Six&#45;Figure Pre&#45;Seed Round to Revolutionize Arabic Language Content</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-ai-startup-stuck-secures-six-figure-pre-seed-round-to-revolutionize-arabic-language-content</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – April 8, 2025 — STUCK?, a rising AI-powered language intelligence platform based in Saudi Arabia, has closed its pre-seed funding round, raising a high six-figure investment to accelerate the development of Arabic-focused AI language solutions. The round was led by UK-based Mena Tech Fund (MTF) , marking the VC&#039;s first invest ]]></description>
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<title>Sary, ShopUp join forces to create &amp;quot;SILQ&amp;quot; Raising $110M To Build Largest B2B Platform</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ShopUp, Bangladesh&#039;s largest B2B commerce platform, and Sary, the leading B2B marketplace and services platform in the Gulf, have merged to form SILQ Group. This merger brings together Gulf &amp; Emerging Asia, creating the largest B2B commerce platform to serve the fastest-growing consumer markets in the region and across the globe. The merger is back ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi’s Sadq raises SAR 5.5mln in pre&#45;series A round led by &amp;quot;X by Unifonic Fund&amp;quot;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Sadq , the leading Saudi platform for digital signatures and integrated workflow authentication solutions, has announced the successful close of its Pre-Series A funding round, raising SAR 5.5 million. The round was led by X by Unifonic Fund , with participation from a group of investors and a strategic investment from Unifon ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi’s Techrar Secures SAR 6 Million Investment Led by Wa’ed Ventures</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Techrar, Saudi Arabia’s leading subscription, membership, and recurring billing management platform, has successfully closed a SAR 6 million investment round led by aramco Entrepreneurship Center ( Wa’ed Ventures ) . Starting as a single product addressing a basic market need, Techrar has evolved into a fully integrated suite  ]]></description>
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<title>Pakistan’s healthtech MedIQ Raises $6 Million in Series A to Expand Across GCC</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Islamabad/Riyadh – MedIQ , a pioneering health tech startup founded in Pakistan, has raised $6 million in a Series A funding round to drive its expansion across the GCC region. The round was co-led by Qatar-based Rasmal Ventures and Saudi Arabia’s Joa Capital, with strong follow-on participation from existing investors. Founded in 2020 by physician ]]></description>
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<title>erad raises $16mln Pre&#45;Series A funding and launches operations in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The company’s Shariah-compliant platform leverages proprietary data modeling for risk assessment and approves applicants within 48 hours Regional businesses including Citron, Wixsana, and House of Pops have accessed funding through erad. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia/ Dubai, UAE – erad (www.erad.co), the Riyadh-headquartered alternative financing platform f ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based STV Launches $100M Non&#45;Dilutive Capital Fund in Partners with SAB Invest and NTDP</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, April 2025 – STV , the leading growth investor in the tech sector in MENA, has announced the final close of its inaugural non-dilutive capital vehicle, the STV NICE Fund I. This milestone follows a successful commitment from SAB Invest through its Alternative Financing Fund, a CMA-licensed private fund, as well as several family offices. Th ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi’s Nqoodlet secure $3mln Seed Funding to boost SME Financing in MENA</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nqoodlet , the Saudi-based fintech platform revolutionising SME financial management, has announced the successful close of its $3 million seed round. The round was led by Waad Investments, with participation from OmanTel, 500 Sanabil Investment, Oqal, Seed Holding and other strategic investors. Founded by Mohamed Milyani and Yara Ghouth, Nqoodlet  ]]></description>
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<title>Nama Ventures Secures CMA Approval to Launch Investment Management Operations in KSA</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/nama-ventures-secures-cma-approval-to-launch-investment-management-operations-in-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Nama Ventures Capital Co. , one of the first foreign venture capital firms to become fully regulated under Saudi Capital Markets law , has received formal approval from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) to commence its investment management operations in the Kingdom. The milestone marks a significant strategic step as the fi ]]></description>
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<title>Tala Al Jabri Launches US$50 Million Saudi&#45;based Wyld VC AI Fund</title>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based WakeCap closes $28mln investment to expand AI&#45;driven construction solutions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ WakeCap , a leading construction technology startup, has announced the successful closure of a $28 million funding round at the Saudi-US Investment Forum. The investment will support the company’s efforts to expand its services and enhance its technologies aimed at improving safety and productivity at construction sites. WakeCap specialises in deve ]]></description>
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<title>Helping AI Startups Grow in the MENA: Google is Backing STV’s AI Fund</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/helping-ai-startups-grow-in-the-mena-google-is-backing-stvs-ai-fund</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Source: Google Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Google has announced a strategic commitment to support Saudi Technology Ventures’ (STV) newly launched AI Fund, a dedicated initiative aimed at empowering AI-native startups across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This marks a major milestone in Google’s broader mission to ensure technology—particularly ]]></description>
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<title>Amwal Tech secures Investment from Oryx Fund to Revolutionize Payment Solutions in Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/amwal-tech-secures-investment-from-oryx-fund-to-revolutionize-payment-solutions-in-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Salica Investments ’ Oryx Fund has announced a strategic investment in Amwal Tech , a rapidly growing Saudi fintech startup transforming the digital payments landscape through cutting-edge instalment and authentication solutions tailored for e-commerce. Amwal Tech enables seamless bank instalment payments via pre-approved cre ]]></description>
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<title>Wa’ed Ventures co&#45;led $19 million Series B extension in US&#45;based Graphiant</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/waed-ventures-co-led-19-million-series-b-extension-in-us-based-graphiant</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Graphiant , a leading US-based Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) provider, announces closing its $19 million extension round co-led by Wa’ed Ventures, the $500 million VC fund wholly owned by Aramco, and Tali Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of stc Group. This strategic investment is an extension of Graphiant’s $102 million Series B round, whi ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Wa’ed Ventures co-led $19 million Series B extension in US-based Graphiant</media:keywords>
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<title>Riyadh Valley Company Invests in Middle East Venture Partners’ (MEVP) Fund IV (MEVF IV)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh Valley Company , the investment arm of King Saud University, announces its investment in MEVF IV managed by MEVP . Founded in 2010, MEVP is a leading venture capital firm that invests in early and growth-stage technology startups led by talented entrepreneurs across the Middle East and North Africa, with particular focus on the Gulf Cooperat ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Retail Tech Startup BirdEye Secures SAR 2.2 Million in Pre&#45;Seed Funding to Accelerate Growth</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — BirdEye, a Saudi-based retail management platform, has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round, raising SAR 2.2 million. The round saw participation from a private investment fund dedicated to supporting early-stage local tech startups, signaling strong investor confidence in the platform’s vision and market potential. ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Fintech Startup Stitch Raises $10M In Seed Funding Round</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – May 28, 2025 — Stitch , a Riyadh-headquartered fintech startup enabling faster deployment of banking and payment products, has raised $10 million in a seed funding round. The round was led by Arbor Ventures, COTU Ventures, Raed Ventures, and the Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC), with additional participation from prominent ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based Taawoni Secures $1.6 Million Investment Round Led by M Capital</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – May 29, 2025 — Taawoni , a pioneering platform digitizing cooperative training and professional development, has successfully closed a $1.6 million investment round , led by M Capital , with participation from several strategic investors committed to driving innovation in the education and workforce development sectors. Found ]]></description>
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<title>Turkey’s AI Startup VenueX Raises $1.2M to Expand into UAE and Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Istanbul, June 2025 — VenueX , an Istanbul-based AI startup, has secured USD 1.2 million in a bridge funding round led by Singapore-based Orbit Startups. Other participants in the round include Re-Pie, Akkök Holding, and Akyasam. The funding will be used to fuel the company’s expansion across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with a p ]]></description>
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<title>Flat6Labs KSA, Glint Ventures back Darwinz AI with $325K in first ever institutional funding round</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi-Egyptia n startup Darwinz AI raised USD 325k in a seed funding round led by Flat6Labs KSA and Glint Ventures. The round marks the company’s first institutional funding round after having until now been bootstrapped by its co-founders, co-founder Mohy Aboualam. Darwinz AI? Founded in Egypt in 2021 by Emad Elazhary and Mohy Aboualam, Darwinz AI ]]></description>
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<title>STV Invests in Saudi Automotive Platform Morni Through its Newly launched NICE Fund</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ STV , MENA’s largest independent technology venture capital fund, has invested in Morni , a Saudi tech-enabled automotive services platform, from its newly launched $100 million NICE fund. The undisclosed backing reflects STV’s confidence in Morni’s vision as the company expands beyond its roots in roadside assistance to an integrated platform – no ]]></description>
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<title>UAE&#45;based loyalty and rewards company Related secures $8mln investment from Equivator</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/uae-based-loyalty-and-rewards-company-related-secures-8mln-investment-from-equivator-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: In a milestone transaction poised to reshape the fintech-loyalty landscape in the Kingdom, Equivator , a premier alternative investment firm, has revealed a strategic investment of SAR 30 million in Related , a UAE-headquartered company, pioneer in loyalty and rewards solutions. The important step contributes to reinforcing Sa ]]></description>
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<title>Jadwa leads a USD 50 million investment round in PetroApp</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/jadwa-leads-a-usd-50-million-investment-round-in-petroapp-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 30 June 2025: Jadwa Investment, a leading investment management and advisory firm in the Middle East, today announced it has led a USD 50 million investment round in PetroApp, Saudi Arabia’s leading fuel management platform, through its flagship blind-pool vehicle, Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Equity Fund. Bunat Ventures, a r ]]></description>
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<title>Ninja Becomes Saudi Arabia’s Newest Unicorn After Raising USD 250 Million</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Arabia-based quick delivery company Ninja has officially achieved unicorn status after securing approximately USD 250 million in a funding round led by Riyad Capital , according to individuals familiar with the matter. The round values the three-year-old company at around USD 1.5 billion , making it one of the few tech unicorns in the Kingdom ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based Flawless raised $1.5mln in pre&#45;seed funding to expand career mentorship platform</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Arabia-based platform Flawless has raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding, backed by unnamed angel investors focused on early-stage innovation. Founded by Shaimaa Alghamdi, the platform uses generative AI and social psychology to offer personalised career guidance. The company originated as a blog in 2023 and transformed into a full-fledged  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based digital freight network TruKKer raises $15 million debt from Ruya Partners</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-digital-freight-network-trukker-raises-15-million-debt-from-ruya-partners-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ruya Partners , a leading private credit investment firm in the GCC, is pleased to announce the closing of a $15 million (SAR 55 million) private credit investment in TruKKer Holding Limited , the largest digital freight and logistics platform across the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. The transaction marks the sixth investment from Ru ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based software startup Rekaz secures $5 million in a seed funding round led by COTU Ventures</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Arabia-based software startup Rekaz has secured $5 million in a seed funding round led by COTU Ventures , with participation from Impact46, Shorooq, Numrah Capital, and a group of angel investors. The company will use the funding to scale its AI-powered platform, enhance product capabilities, and expand across the GCC and broader MENA markets ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Arabia’s first embedded insurance platform Yasmina secures $2M Seed investment</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-arabias-first-embedded-insurance-platform-yasmina-secures-2m-seed-investment</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Arabia, Riyadh: 14 July 2025 - Yasmina , the pioneering embedded insurance platform based in Riyadh, has successfully secured $2M in Seed funding . Scene Holding led the round, co-led by Access Bridge Ventures , with participation from Arzan VC and early backing from the Sanabil Investment Accelerator by 500 MENA . Founded in 2023 by Masoud A ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based Lucidya Raises $30mln in Largest AI Funding Round in MENA</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-lucidya-raises-30mln-in-largest-ai-funding-round-in-mena</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, KSA : Lucidya, the leading AI-powered customer experience management (CXM) platform in MENA, has announced the successful close of its USD30 million Series B round , making it the largest AI investment ever raised in the region. The round was led by Impact46, the Saudi VC behind IPOs like Jahez and Rasan. New participants included Wa’ed Ven ]]></description>
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<title>Sukna Capital unveils MENA’s first open&#45;ended, Sharia Compliant Direct Financing Fund</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/sukna-capital-unveils-menas-first-open-ended-sharia-compliant-direct-financing-fund</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Sukna Capital has received official approval from the Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) to launch Sukna Fund for Direct Financing. SFDF is KSA’s first open-ended, sharia compliant direct lending fund—marking a regulatory milestone for non-bank financing in MENA. As a CMA-licensed alternative asset investment platform, Sukn ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi’s Wittify.ai secures $1.5 million pre‑seed to upscale Arabic conversational AI</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudis-wittify-ai-secures-1-5-million-pre%25e2%2580%2591seed-to-upscale-arabic-conversational-ai</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Arabia-based conversational AI startup Wittify.ai has raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed round from a syndicate of prominent Saudi angel investors. Founded in 2025 by Nader El-Batrawi and Sarah AlHumoud, Wittify.ai enables businesses to deploy AI-powered voice, chat, and omnichannel assistants that support more than 25 Arabic dialects. Its no- ]]></description>
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<title>Alkhabeer Capital partners with Fasanara Capital to Unlock Fintech Private Credit Opportunities in Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/alkhabeer-capital-partners-with-fasanara-capital-to-unlock-fintech-private-credit-opportunities-in-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The signing of the MoU marks a key milestone in our joint mission to unlock fintech private credit opportunities in Saudi Arabia. Riyadh – Alkhabeer Capital has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Fasanara Capital, a $5 billion global asset manager specializing in technology-enabled credit solutions, according to a press release. The sign ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi’s Sawt Raises $1M pre&#45;seed to automate call centers with Arabic AI agents</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh-based AI startup Sawt has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by T2 and STV, the company announced today. It marks the first investment from STV’s newly launched AI fund, which is backed by Google. Founded earlier this year by Abdulmalik Al-Saeed, who was previously the Editor-in-Chief of leading Saudi podcasting platform Thman ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi foodtech Calo raises $39 million Series B extension for AI push, global expansion</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh-headquartered meal subscription startup Calo has raised $39 million in a Series B extension round led by AlJazira Capital, bringing its total Series B raise to $64 million, the company announced today. The extension follows the initial $25 million Series B tranche raised in December 2024 , which was led by Nuwa Capital, and valued the compan ]]></description>
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<title>Sanabil launches Founder University in collaboration with LAUNCH to support global early&#45;stage founders</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh-based 12-week talent program to go live in November 2025. Partnership with LAUNCH, led by serial entrepreneur and investor Jason Calacanis Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Sanabil Investments , a wholly owned company by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), is proud to announce the launch of Sanabil Founder University by LAUNCH , a new talent program base ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Sportstech Startup Flex League Secures Six&#45;Figure Seed Round Grow Saudi Sports&#45;Tech Platform</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – July 30, 2025 — Flex League , a fast-growing Saudi Arabia-based sports-tech platform focused on racquet sports, has raised a six-figure USD Seed funding round to accelerate its regional growth and product development. The round was led by The Professional Tennis Academy and PAD-L Group—strategic investors with extensive netwo ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi AI Startup DEEP.SA Secures SAR 4.5 Million in Pre&#45;Seed Funding Round</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – DEEP.SA , a Saudi Arabia based artificial intelligence company, has announced the successful closure of a SAR 4.5 million pre-seed investment round. The round saw participation from prominent investors Tam Development Company (TAM | تام) and Raed Ventures , marking a strong vote of confidence in the startup&#039;s vision to locali ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi E&#45;Commerce Fulfillment Platform Salasa Secures $30M In Series B Round</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi e-commerce fulfillment platform Salasa announced Monday it has raised $30 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to $37.2 million. Salasa is evolving into an AI-driven logistics platform to enable predictive, intelligent, and automated operations. Expanding fulfillment centers, darkstores, and bonded zones to meet gro ]]></description>
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<title>RIFD secures investment from Antler to revolutionize SME Securitization in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Global VC backs first Saudi-born Shariah-compliant platform for institutional trade receivables finance. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – RIFD , the first Saudi-born platform enabling institutional securitization of SME trade receivables, has secured a strategic investment from global early-stage venture capital firm Antler. This milestone accelerates RIFD’s ]]></description>
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<title>Impact46 powers MENA’s thriving gaming economy with SAR 25mln+ investment</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Impact46 has announced investments exceeding SAR 25 million in five gaming studios — Fahy, NJD, Game Cooks, Starvania, and Alpaka — as part of its SAR 150 million Gaming Fund, launched in March 2024. The fund reflects Impact46’s long-term commitment to back high-potential founders shaping the future of digital content and gam ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based game development studio Fahy secures $1.75mln investment from Impact46 and Merak Capital</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Fahy partners with Impact46 and Merak Capital to accelerate gaming innovation in Saudi Arabia. Investment fuels the development of high-quality, commercially successful mobile games. Fahy aims to contribute to Saudi Arabia’s vision of becoming a global gaming hub. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – “ Fahy ”, a rising game development studio in Saudi Arabia, ha ]]></description>
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<title>Aramco’s Wa’ed Ventures Invests USD15mln in South Korean Chipmaker Rebellions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Wa’ed Ventures, Saudi Aramco’s $500 million venture arm, has invested $15 million in South Korean chipmaker Rebellions Inc., marking its first investment in South Korea and aiming to advance the AI industry in Saudi Arabia. The investment will help Rebellions, which is partnering with Samsung Electronics to develop a generative AI chip, establish a ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi vacation rental platform Gathern raises $72 million in Series B round led by Sanabil Investments</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Gathern , the Kingdom’s leading vacation rental platform, has raised SAR 270 million ($72 million) in a Series B funding round led by Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF). The round also saw participation from STV, Pinnacle Capital, Nuwa Capital, Endeavor Catalyst, and several str ]]></description>
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<title>Ribh.AI Raises USD 3M to Launch the World’s First Fine&#45;Tuned LLM Fully Trained on Sharia Principles</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dubai, UAE — Ribh.AI has raised USD 3 million in growth capital with Ereele Capital and IronSharp Capital acting as lead sponsors in the fundraising. The capital supports the launch of the world’s first fine-tuned Large Language Model (LLM) trained fully on Sharia principles, built to transform Islamic Finance across all asset classes. Ribh.AI is d ]]></description>
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<title>Ajyad Capital Partners with Ratings Intelligence to Advance Shari’ah&#45;Compliant Investment Solutions, Supported by Velexa Technology</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ajyad Capital , a leading Shari’ah-compliant investment firm established in Bahrain and licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain since 2003, today announced a strategic partnership with Ratings Intelligence , a UK-based provider of Shari’ah advisory services. This collaboration will integrate advanced Shari’ah-compliance technology into Ajyad Capita ]]></description>
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<title>Impact46 Invests $53mln in Kammelna Studio, Marking Largest Deal in Saudi Gaming Sector</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, August 23, 2025 — Saudi venture capital firm Impact46 has announced its largest investment to date, committing more than SAR 200 million ($53 million) to Kammelna Studio , the Dammam-based developer behind the Kingdom’s most popular culturally rooted games, including Baloot and Jackaroo . Kammelna has emerged as a market leader in culturall ]]></description>
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<title>Merak Capital invests in Spoilz to expand Saudi&#45;born games globally</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spoilz specializes in culturally relevant multiplatform games, and aims to transform Saudi Arabia into a global gaming powerhouse. The company has secured funding from a group of investors, including participation from Merak Capital, to accelerate game development, strengthen technical infrastructure, and expand LiveOps and B2B services tailored fo ]]></description>
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<title>HP Partners with Exel by Merak to Strengthen Saudi Arabia’s Gaming and Esports Ecosystem</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ HP partners with Exel by Merak to drive talent development, industry collaboration, and innovation in Saudi Arabia’s gaming sector. This partnership integrates HP’s courses and learning programs into the Exel Gaming Accelerator to equip founders and developers with skills in game design, coding, and AI-powered game development. The National Develop ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi based Intella Secures $12.5 Million Series A Led by Prosus to Scale Market&#45;Leading Arabic Speech Technologies</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Funding will accelerate its mission to build AI models and tools tailored to Arabic dialects, deepen its enterprise capabilities and accelerate MENA expansion September 2 nd , 2025 – Intella , the market leader in dialectal Arabic speech intelligence, today announced it has closed $12.5 million in an oversubscribed Series A round led by Prosus, wit ]]></description>
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<title>anb capital and Lexham Partners are launching a $200mln Growth Fund for MENA Technology Sector</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Fund will back category-defining technology companies at the growth and pre-IPO stages. anb capital and Lexham Partners have announced that they are launching a $200 million Growth Fund dedicated exclusively to the MENA region, with a strategic focus on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Fund will back category-defining technology companies at th ]]></description>
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<title>Orbii Raises $3.6M USD Seed Round to Power Embedded SME Lending Across MENA, Building the AI Network of Lending</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The round was led by Prosus Ventures, includes VentureSouq, Dash Ventures, Taz Investments and Sanabil 500 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 8th September 2025 - Orbii , the embedded credit infrastructure platform enabling financial institutions and B2B platforms to launch SME lending products, has raised $3.6 million in seed funding, led by Prosus, with parti ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh: Saudi Arabia-based fintech unicorn Tamara is set to secure at least $1.4 billion in financing from a consortium of global financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Citigroup Inc., and Apollo Global Management Inc. The deal, which refinances and expands a previous debt facility arranged by Goldman Sachs, ranks among the lar ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi fintech HALA raises $157 million in landmark Series B round, led by The Rise Fund (TPG) and Sanabil Investments</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ HALA , Saudi Arabia’s leading fintech and provider of embedded financial services to micro, small and medium enterprises, has raised $157 million in a Series B investment round — officially one of the largest fintech Series B funding rounds in the Middle East. The funding round is led by The Rise Fund, TPG’s multi-sector global impact investing str ]]></description>
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<title>Flat6Labs invests in 10 Saudi Startups in the 4th cycle of the Riyadh Seed Programme</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 27th 2024 Flat6Labs, MENA’s most active seed and early-stage venture capital firm, has made significant strides in supporting Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem, now reaching a total of 41 investments in the Kingdom through the Startup Seed Fund . Since its launch in 2023, Flat6Labs has arguably become the most active i ]]></description>
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<title>500 Global launches New Fund led by Amjad Ahmad to fuel MENA next wave of Tech Champions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ RIYADH, Saudi Arabia–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– 500 Global, a leading global venture capital firm, today announced the launch of 500 MENA, L.P. (the “Fund”), a new fund dedicated to investing in high-growth technology startups across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region both from outside and inside the current 500 Global portfolio. This s ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Fintech Forus Secures $60 Million Debt Facility from Fasanara to Power SME Growth in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, 30 January 2025 – Forus , one of Saudi’s leading debt crowdlending platforms specialising in working capital solutions for SMEs, has secured a $60 million securitization debt facility from Fasanara Capital Ltd (“Fasanara”) , a London-based investment manager with over $4.5 billion in assets under management. This funding will enable Forus t ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) pledges major Investment in Aliph Capital First Fund</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-venture-capital-svc-pledges-major-investment-in-aliph-capital-first-fund</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) has invested in Aliph Fund I, a GCC-focused growth fund from Aliph Capital. The value remains unknown. Founded in 2021 by Huda Al-Lawati, Aliph Capital is a UAE-based private equity fund manager. Aliph Fund I is a $250 million target PE fund that invests in mid-market companies across Saudi Arabia and the GCC with an act ]]></description>
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<title>Falak Investment Hub Invests in HUMD, a GCC largest Printing Marketplace</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/falak-investment-hub-invests-in-humd-a-gcc-largest-printing-marketplace</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dubai, UAE — Falak Investment Hub has announced a strategic investment in HUMD , the Gulf region&#039;s first AI-powered printing marketplace. This move aligns with Falak&#039;s mission to support promising startups by offering dedicated services that foster growth, digitization, and sectoral development. Launched in 2022, Humd is revolutionizing the way sta ]]></description>
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<title>Riyadh&#45;based Zension Technologies Secures $30 Million in Series A round</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/riyadh-based-zension-technologies-secures-30-million-in-series-a-round</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Zension Technologies Secures $30 Million in Series A Funding Backed by Aramco’s Wa’ed Ventures and Sumitomo Corp Riyadh-based consumer electronics startup Zension Technologies has successfully raised $30 million in a Series A funding round, led by Saudi Aramco’s early-stage venture fund Wa’ed Ventures , Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo Corp. , and Du ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Wilow Secures Pre&#45;Seed Investment to Revolutionize Laundry Services in the KSA</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudis-wilow-secures-pre-seed-investment-to-revolutionize-laundry-services-in-the-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – January 20, 2025 : Wilow, an emerging tech startup specializing in innovative laundry solutions, has successfully closed an undisclosed Pre-Seed investment round. The funding comes from a group of angel investors and marks a significant step forward in the company’s growth journey. Founded in September 2024 by Mohammed Al-Mar ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Startup UpLevel Secures Pre&#45;Seed Investment to Drive Professional Development</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Arabia-based startup UpLevel has successfully raised an undisclosed pre-seed investment round from angel investors, marking a significant milestone in its mission to enhance professional development and institutional performance. Founded in 2024 by Idris Alshaya and Hamad Al-Lahaidan , UpLevel provides smart solutions designed to empower indi ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi LegalTech Startup &amp;apos;MOHAMI&amp;apos; Secures SAR 1 Million in Pre&#45;Seed Funding</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-legaltech-startup-mohami-secures-sar-1-million-in-pre-seed-funding-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Mohami , a pioneering Saudi startup specializing in AI-driven legal consultancy, has successfully closed a pre-seed investment round worth SAR 1 million, raising the company&#039;s valuation to SAR 15 million. The newly acquired funding will be utilized to strengthen Mohami’s presence in the Saudi market and expand its service off ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;Based proptech startup Ajras closes $1.5 million pre&#45;Series A round</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-proptech-startup-ajras-closes-1-5-million-pre-series-a-round</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi-based proptech startup, Ajras , has successfully raised $1.5 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Veda Holding. The investment will support the company’s expansion and further development of its digital financing solutions for the rental sector in the Kingdom. Driving Innovation in Rental Payments Founded in 2022 by Muath Aljubailan ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based Bubbl App Raises $350,000 in Pre&#45;Seed Funding</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-bubbl-app-raises-350000-in-pre-seed-funding-fintech-news-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Bubbl , the fast-growing social networking platform, has secured $350,000 in a Pre-Seed funding round led by prominent angel investor Abdullah Al-Dosari. The app, founded by Aya Al-Hammoud and launched in March 2024, has quickly become a sensation, amassing over 60,000 daily active users within months of its debut. Rising Thr ]]></description>
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<title>Merak Capital launches Exel By Merak to empower Gaming Startups as Global Leaders worth SAR 306 million</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/merak-capital-launches-exel-by-merak</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Merak Capital , a prominent technology-focused investment firm, has unveiled its SAR 306 million gaming fund and accelerator, Exel by Merak , to drive the growth of gaming startups and position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for gaming innovation. The launch event, held on November 17, 2024, at the VOV Gaming Centre in Riyadh,  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi fintech EdfaPay Secures $5 Million Pre&#45;Series A Funding to Expand Across MENA and Pakistan</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-fintech-edfapay-secures-5-million-pre-series-a-funding-to-expand-across-mena-and-pakistan</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — EdfaPay , a leading fintech platform in Saudi Arabia, has successfully raised $5 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. The investment was led by OmanTel Innovation Labs , with participation from Aljabr MENA and Waad Investment . The funding will bolster EdfaPay’s presence in Saudi Arabia while driving its strategic expansi ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi nybl signs Investment Deal with Qatar Development Bank to Drive AI Innovation</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-nybl-signs-investment-deal-with-qatar-development-bank</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh – Saudi Arabia : Saudi-based artificial intelligence (AI) pioneer nybl has announced a strategic partnership with Qatar Development Bank (QDB) under the Startup Qatar Investment Program , underscoring the region&#039;s commitment to fostering homegrown talent and driving AI-powered growth in Qatar. The agreement was signed by Noor Alnahhas , CEO  ]]></description>
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<title>PwC Middle East to Acquire Saudi consultancy Emkan Education to further invest in the region&amp;apos;s education and skills transformation</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/pwc-middle-east-to-acquire-saudi-consultancy-emkan-education-to-further-invest-in-the-regions-education-and-skills-transformation</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 20 November 2024 –PwC Middle East has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Emkan Education , a Saudi consultancy specialising in education and skills development advisory services. A formal ceremony was conducted at the Ministry of Investment in the presence of His Excellency Eng. Khalid A. Al-Falih, Minister o ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Maarif Education signs agreement to acquire Ibn Khaldoun Education Company</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-maarif-education-signs-agreement-to-acquire-ibn-khaldoun-education-company</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ RIYADH, Saudi Arabia,/PRNewswire/ -- Maarif Education, one of the largest education companies in Saudi Arabia with a legacy of over 50 years in K12 education, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Ibn Khaldoun Education Company (IKEC). The strategic acquisition, which is subject to approval from the relevant autho ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based edtech Aanaab secures $7 million Series A from Dallah Investment Holding</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-edtech-aanaab-secures-7-million-series-a-from-dallah-investment-holding</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – December 2, 2024: Aanaab , the leading digital professional development platform for teachers, has successfully raised $7 million in its Series A funding round, led by Dallah Investment Holding. This milestone investment highlights Aanaab’s growing impact on the education technology sector in the Arab region. Founded in 2019  ]]></description>
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<title>Morocco&#45;based mobility startup Enakl secures $1.4 million pre&#45;seed led by Catalyst Fund</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/morocco-based-mobility-startup-enakl-secures-1-4-million-pre-seed-led-by-catalyst-fund</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Casablanca, Morocco — December 3, 2024 Enakl , a Morocco-based urban mobility startup, has raised $1.4 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Catalyst Fund , with participation from Renew Capital, Digital Africa, Station F, and 15 business angels. Launched in September 2023 by seasoned entrepreneurs Samir Bennani and Charles Pommarede and later ]]></description>
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<title>HUB2 Secures $8.5M to Revolutionize Payments in Francophone Africa</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/hub2-secures-8-5m-to-revolutionize-payments-in-francophone-africa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ HUB2 , a pioneering fintech from Ivory Coast, has raised $8.5 million in Series A funding to solidify its position as the &quot;Stripe for Francophone Africa.&quot; The funding round was led by TLcom Capital, with participation from FMO, Enza Capital, Bpifrance, and Eric Barbier, founder of Thunes. Founded in 2019 by telecom veteran Ashley Gauzere, HUB2 addr ]]></description>
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<title>Adaverse invests in Grintafy to utilise Blockchain in Football Talent Discovery</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/adaverse-invests-in-grintafy-to-utilise-blockchain-in-football-talent-discovery</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Grintafy, a Saudi Arabia-based sportstech company, has received an undisclosed investment from Adaverse. Grintafy, founded in 2019 by Majdi Allulu, is a football talent discovery platform that serves prominent football groups in the Middle East and Europe. The investment will help Grintafy expedite its Web3 transformation. This investment follows G ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based edtech AlGooru Raises $4 Million in Pre&#45;Series A Funding lead by Constructor Capital</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-edtech-algooru-raises-4-million-in-pre-series-a-funding-lead-by-constructor-capital</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – AlGooru , the first licensed private tutoring platform in Saudi Arabia, has secured $4 million in a pre-Series A funding round through a combination of debt and equity financing. The round was led by Constructor Capital , with participation from Hub71, angel investors, and family offices. This latest funding follows AlGooru’s ]]></description>
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<title>USA PLATMA expands to MENA after Raising $2.2 Million Pre&#45;Seed lead by Almaz Capital</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/usa-platma-expands-to-mena-after-raising-2-2-million-pre-seed-lead-by-almaz-capital</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ USA-based AI business automation platform PLATMA is planning to enter the MENA market after securing a $2.2 million pre-Seed funding round at a valuation of $20 million. The round is led by Almaz Capital, with participation from Kazakhstan&#039;s EA Group, Uzbekistan’s Aloqa Ventures, and several other investors and angel backers. The round also saw sup ]]></description>
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<title>Wa’ed Ventures Leads a $5 Million Funding Round to Support Dutch Sustainability Company EME</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/waed-ventures-leads-a-5-million-funding-round-to-support-dutch-sustainability-company-eme</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – December 16, 2024 Wa’ed Ventures , the investment arm of Aramco’s Wa’ed Program, has announced its leadership in a $5 million Series A funding round for EME , a Netherlands-based company specializing in sustainability and circular economy solutions. The funding will enable EME to localize its cutting-edge technologies in Saud ]]></description>
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<title>Bahrain&#45;born edtech startup Unipal secures pre&#45;Series A round by Falak Angels</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/bahrain-born-edtech-startup-unipal-secures-pre-series-a-round-by-falak-angels</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bahrain-born edtech startup Unipal has raised a Pre-Series A investment round at an undisclosed value, backed by Falak Angels Syndicate members. Founded in 2020 by Ali Alalawi and Ali Al Shaer, Unipal offers an online education application to provide special offers and discounts to university students on a variety of products. Unipal claims to have ]]></description>
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<title>African fintech Juicyway Secures $3M Pre&#45;Seed Round lead by P1 Ventures</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/african-fintech-juicyway-secures-3m-pre-seed-round-lead-by-p1-ventures</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ African fintech startup Juicyway has officially launched out of stealth mode, revealing its impressive track record of processing over $1 billion in transaction volume across 25,000 transactions for 4,000 users over the past three years. The company, which leverages stablecoin technology for fast and affordable cross-border payments, announced a $3 ]]></description>
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<title>Jordan&#45;based InvoiceQ Secure $1.2 million Pre&#45;Series A Round to accelerate GCC Expansion</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jordan-headquartered SaaS provider startup InvoiceQ has raised a pre-Series A funding round of $1.2 million, backed by Oasis 500, Orange VC, Flat6Labs, as well as Natej Soft and several angel investors. Co-founded in 2020 by Muhannad Tobal, Fadi Al-Jabali, Amer Ayyad, and Mohammad Baseet, InvoiceQ provides an e-invoicing solution for enterprises, w ]]></description>
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<title>OmniOps Secures $8mln Funding from GMS Capital Ventures to Advance AI Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/omniops-secures-8mln-funding-from-gms-capital-ventures-to-advance-ai-infrastructure-in-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Providing the company with the resources to scale its operations, enhance R&amp;D, and advance AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. December 18, 2024 Saudi Arabia — OmniOps, the first Saudi Arabia-based AI Infrastructure Technology provider, announced today the successful closure of a SAR 30 million (approximately $8 million) funding round from GMS Capit ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Venture Capital Invests in Raed III L.P. by Raed Ventures to Boost Tech Startups Across MENA</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-venture-capital-invests-in-raed-iii-l-p-by-raed-ventures-to-boost-tech-startups-across-mena</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ December 19, 2024 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) has announced an investment in Raed III L.P., an early-stage venture capital fund managed by Raed Ventures. The fund will target tech and tech-enabled startups across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region, primarily focusing on Seed and Series A stages, emphasizing fintech, enterprise  ]]></description>
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<title>Wa’ed Ventures leads $5mln Investment in Saudi edtech Ynmo</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/waed-ventures-leads-5mln-investment-in-saudi-edtech-ynmo</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Wa’ed Ventures, the $500 million venture capital arm of Aramco, has announced its leadership in a $5 million funding round for Ynmo , a Saudi-based company transforming educational and rehabilitative technology for children, including those with disabilities. The funding round also saw participation from Qatar Development Ban ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) invests in Jadwa GCC Private Equity Fund 1</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-venture-capital-svc-invests-in-jadwa-gcc-private-equity-fund-1</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ December 27, 2024 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) announced its investment in Jadwa GCC Private Equity Fund 1 , a private equity fund managed by Jadwa Investment, a leading investment management and advisory firm in the Middle East with over SAR 90 billion in assets under management and advisement. The fund aims to raise SAR 1.5 b ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi meal subscription startup Calo Raises $25 million Series B eying Saudi IPO by 2027</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-meal-subscription-startup-calo-raises-25-million-series-b-eying-saudi-ipo-by-2027</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh-based foodtech startup Calo , the Middle East’s largest personalised meal subscription service, has announced raising SAR 94 million ($25 million) in its Series B funding round. The round was led by Nuwa Capital, with participation from STV, Khwarizmi Ventures, and regional family offices. This oversubscribed round underscores strong investo ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Startup VREAL Secures Pre&#45;Seed Investment from Numu Angels Investment Community</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-startup-vreal-secures-pre-seed-investment-from-numu-angels-investment-community</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Saudi startup &quot;Vreal&quot; has successfully raised a Pre-Seed investment round from &quot; Numu Angels Investment Community ,&quot; marking a significant milestone in its journey to develop innovative technological solutions for the e-commerce sector. This strategic investment comes amidst the rapid expansion of e-commerce markets, high ]]></description>
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<title>Al Madinah Ventures launches to Transform Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the KSA</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/al-madinah-ventures-launches-to-transform-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-in-the-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Led by Saudi venture studio Value Makers Studio (VMS), in collaboration with the Economic Development Centre and the Madinah Chamber of Commerce, and under the patronage of HH Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Al Madinah Region, Al Madinah Ventures program has been launched in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to enhance entrepreneurshi ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi fintech Jeel Pay Secures SAR 25 Million in Pre&#45;Series A round lead by Joa Capital</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-fintech-jeel-pay-secures-sar-25-million-in-pre-series-a-round-lead-by-joa-capital</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Jeel Pay, a leading Saudi fintech company specializing in educational financing solutions, has successfully closed its SAR 25 million Pre-Series A funding round. The round was led by JOA Capital, with participation from Aljazira Capital, aimed at bolstering the company’s expansion and the development of innovative digital sol ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Revie raises $2.5mln in Seed Funding from Sanabil Venture Studio by Stryber</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ January 7, 2025 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Revie , the tech-enabled platform revolutionizing home and commercial renovation in Saudi Arabia, is proud to announce the successful closure of a $2.5M seed funding round led by Sanabil Venture Studio by Stryber . This investment marks a significant milestone for Revie, enabling the company to accelerate its  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Arabia becomes Top VC Hub in MENA, securing $750 Million in 2024</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-arabia-becomes-top-vc-hub-in-mena-securing-750-million-in-2024</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Arabia has emerged as the leading destination for venture capital (VC) funding in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in 2024, according to the newly released “2024 Emerging Markets Venture Capital Report” by MAGNiTT . The Kingdom recorded an impressive $750 million in VC investments, accounting for 40% of the total VC funding in t ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Rize Closes Series A Investment Round of $35mln Led by Raed Ventures</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Rize , a leading real estate technology company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has successfully closed its Series A investment round, raising SAR 132 million (USD 35 million). The round, which includes a mix of equity and debt, was led by Raed Ventures, with participation from SEEDRA Ventures, Aqar Platform, JOA Capital, NAM ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi agritech Arable closes $2.55 million Seed round to Revolutionize Agriculture in Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-agritech-arable-closes-2-55-million-seed-round-to-revolutionize-agriculture-in-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Arable, a Saudi-based AgriTech startup co-founded by Lawrence Ong (CEO) and Christina Khalife (COO), with the collaboration of Executive Partners Marc and Anthony Eid, has announced the successful closure of a $2.55 million (SAR9.75 million) Seed funding round to pioneer sustainable hydroponic farming in the Kingdom. The round included participatio ]]></description>
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<title>Ibtikar Fund, Flat6Labs Announce Co&#45;investment in DataQueue</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/ibtikar-fund-flat6labs-announce-co-investment-in-dataqueue</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ibtikar Fund and Flat6Labs Announce Co-Investment in DataQueue, the AI Innovator Transforming Industries Ramallah, Palestine, 21/01/2025 – Ibtikar Fund and Flat6Labs Jordan Seed Fund are proud to announce their joint investment in DataQueue, a leading AI solutions provider poised to revolutionize the artificial intelligence landscape. This partners ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based Ebana Raises SAR 10 Million in Pre&#45;Series A Funding Led by Isnad Law Firm</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-ebana-raises-sar-10-million-in-pre-series-a-funding-led-by-isnad-law-firm</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Ebana | إبانة , a pioneering provider of investor relations management services for closed and simplified joint stock companies, has successfully secured SAR 10 million in a Pre-Series A investment round. The round was led by Isnad Law Firm , marking a significant milestone in Ebana’s journey to enhance business governance th ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi FOZ App Secures SAR 2 Million in Pre&#45;Seed Funding to Revolutionize Digital Coupon Marketing</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Foz App, a Saudi-based application specializing in innovative marketing solutions through digital coupons for the business sector, has successfully closed a SAR 2 million pre-seed funding round in the fourth quarter of 2024. The funding was secured from a group of bold investors, reflecting strong confidence in the company’s v ]]></description>
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<title>Ibtikar Fund Invests in Saudi PropTech Nabeeh to Revolutionize Maintenance Management</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ramallah, Palestine (29/01/25) – Ibtikar Fund is excited to announce its investment in Nabeeh , a game-changing PropTech startup revolutionizing maintenance and cleaning services for property owners, real estate operators, and multi-branch businesses through cutting-edge technology and on-demand innovation. This investment underscores Ibtikar Fund’ ]]></description>
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<title>Lendo secures $690mln Warehouse facility led by J.P. Morgan to boost SME financing in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ RIYADH — Lendo , the leading debt crowdfunding platform in Saudi Arabia, has secured a USD 690 million (SAR 2.6 billion) warehouse facility led by J.P. Morgan. Supported by Fintech Saudi, this milestone underscores the growth in Saudi Arabia&#039;s fintech sector and the vast opportunity in SME financing in the economy. The facility is expected to contr ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi AI Startup vminds.ai Secures 6 Figure Pre&#45;Seed Investment Round</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi-based AI startup vminds.ai has successfully closed a six-figure pre-seed investment round led by angel investors from various sectors. Following this funding, the company has officially launched its platform for individuals, with plans to introduce an enterprise version in Q3 2025. The startup also aims for regional and ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi’s SVC invests in 54 Funds revealed in its recent “Impact Report”</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) released today its recent “Impact Report”, which revealed SVC’s contribution to achieving record growth rates. The report highlighted SVC’s impact on the private capital ecosystem (Venture Capital, Private Equity, Venture Debt, and Private Debt) in the Kingdom since the company’s ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi’s Buildnow Secures $10 Million in financing to Expand Construction Financing Solutions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – February 11, 2025 Buildnow , the first BNPL company in the MENA region that specializes in decoupling trade from credit in the B2B sector, has announced that it has successfully raised $10 million through a combination of debt and non-dilutive financing. This investment round will enhance Buildnow’s services and expand its su ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;Based FinTech Ebra Secures $2 Million Seed Funding to Revolutionize Debt Collection</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Ebra, a Saudi-based FinTech company specializing in AI-powered debt collection, has successfully raised $2 million in a Seed funding round. The investment was led by Seen Holding, with participation from Raz Holding and a group of strategic investors. This funding will enable Ebra to expand its operations in the FinTech secto ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi’s CQR Secures $3 Million Investment to Advance AI&#45;Driven OT Cybersecurity Solutions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia – CQR , Saudi Arabia’s leading Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity firm, has successfully secured a $3 million funding round led by Shorooq , one of the region’s most dynamic investment firms. This strategic investment marks a pivotal moment for CQR as it accelerates its mission to fortify the security of critical infr ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) invests in Artal Growth Opportunities Fund</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia : Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) has announced its investment in the Artal Growth Opportunities Fund, a close-ended private equity fund regulated by the Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia and managed by Artal Capital. The fund aims to support high-growth companies by providing capital and leveraging Artal&#039;s expertise in valu ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Arabia&#45;Based Modest Fashion Platform Aya Secures $1.6M In Seed Funding</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-arabia-based-modest-fashion-platform-aya-secures-1-6m-in-seed-funding</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Aya , the emerging Saudi e-commerce platform redefining modest fashion discovery, has successfully closed its Seed funding round, securing 6 million SAR. The round was led by Khwarizmi Ventures , with participation from Raed Ventures, Joa Capital, FENA Holdings, Turki Alrajhi, and a distinguished group of angel investors. Fou ]]></description>
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<title>Palestine&#45;based analytics platform MENA Analytics raised undisclosed funding from Ibtikar Fund</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/palestine-based-analytics-platform-mena-analytics-raised-undisclosed-funding-from-ibtikar-fund</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ibtikar Fund is pleased to announce its investment in MENA Analytics , an innovative market research and data analytics company transforming how businesses in the MENA region access and utilise market intelligence. With a strong foundation in Palestine and plans to expand across the region, MENA Analytics is leveraging AI and advanced analytics to  ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Palestine-based analytics platform MENA Analytics raised undisclosed funding from Ibtikar Fund</media:keywords>
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<title>UAE&#45;based ORO Labs raised $1.5mln in pre&#45;seed round for Yield&#45;Generating Tokenized Gold</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/uae-based-oro-labs-raised-1-5mln-in-pre-seed-round-for-yield-generating-tokenized-gold</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ ORO Labs , a tokenised gold protocol on Solana, has raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round to transform gold into a liquid, composable, and income-generating asset. For centuries, gold has been the world’s most trusted store of value—yet it has remained underutilised in financial markets. ORO is changing this by making gold more than just  ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>UAE-based ORO Labs raised $1.5mln in pre-seed round for Yield-Generating Tokenized Gold</media:keywords>
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<title>UAE’s NymCard Raises $33M In Series B Round To Expand Embedded Finance Solutions</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/uaes-nymcard-raises-33m-in-series-b-round-to-expand-embedded-finance-solutions</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Source: Forbes Middle East NymCard , a UAE-based embedded finance platform, has secured $33 million in its latest Series B funding round led by QED Investors, marking the firm’s first Gulf investment. The round, which brings the NymCard&#039;s total funding to $73 million, saw participation from existing investors, including Lunate, Dubai Future Distric ]]></description>
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<title>Dubai’s Yango Group targets MENAP and beyond with $20mln Startup Fund</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/dubais-yango-group-targets-menap-and-beyond-with-20mln-startup-fund</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dubai, UAE: Yango Group , a global tech company bringing advanced technology to local communities, has launched Yango Ventures, a corporate venture fund designed to empower promising startups across LATAM, Sub-Saharan Africa, MENAP, and other high-growth regions of the company’s presence. Yango Ventures aims to foster local innovation and entrepren ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Dubai’s Yango Group targets MENAP and beyond with $20mln Startup Fund</media:keywords>
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<title>UAE&#45;based ClearGrid armed with a fresh $10M, is developing AI to improve Debt Collection in MENA</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/uae-based-cleargrid-armed-with-a-fresh-10m-is-developing-ai-to-improve-debt-collection-in-mena</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/uae-based-cleargrid-armed-with-a-fresh-10m-is-developing-ai-to-improve-debt-collection-in-mena</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Debt collection in MENA is stuck in the past – a fragmented landscape of manual processes, aggressive tactics, and poor outcomes that costs lenders billions while punishing borrowers. As the region&#039;s $500 billion consumer lending market surges and consumer protection regulations tighten, traditional collection methods cannot deliver the reliable ca ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>UAE-based ClearGrid armed with a fresh $10M, is developing AI to improve Debt Collection in MENA</media:keywords>
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<title>Saudi’s Nayla Finance secures $4mln in seed funding led by Sanabil Venture Studio by Stryber</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudis-nayla-finance-secures-4mln-in-seed-funding-led-by-sanabil-venture-studio-by-stryber</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Nayla Finance, a fintech reshaping access to funding for micro-businesses, has successfully secured $4M in seed funding, led by Sanabil Venture Studio by Stryber . The funds will be used to fuel product and business expansion, alongside building Nayla’s loan book and provide essential capital to micro-businesses across Saudi  ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Saudi’s Nayla Finance secures $4mln in seed funding led by Sanabil Venture Studio by Stryber</media:keywords>
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<title>Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) Invests $15 Million in Saqr Fund II, Managed by Vision Ventures</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-venture-capital-svc-invests-15-million-in-saqr-fund-ii</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, October 2024 – Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) has announced a $15 million investment in Saqr Fund II, a venture capital fund managed by Vision Ventures . The fund, which is targeting a total size of $90 million, is focused on investing in early-stage startups, from pre-seed to pre-series B, across Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region. Saqr ]]></description>
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<title>Moroccan logistics startup Colis.ma Raises $300,000 Funding from Witamax Ventures</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/moroccan-logistics-startup-colis-ma-raises-300000-funding-from-witamax-ventures-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 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 ma ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi PropTech Platform ARK Raises $1 Million in Pre&#45;Seed Round Led by Core Vision Investment</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-proptech-platform-ark-raises-1-million-in-pre-seed-round-led-by-core-vision-investment</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Saudi-based PropTech platform ARK has successfully raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Core Vision Investment . This fresh capital is set to bolster Ark’s capabilities in Saudi Arabia&#039;s dynamic real estate market, positioning the platform to deliver innovative, Shariah-compliant investment solutions that meet ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based Ayen Acquires Cairo&#45;based Contech Startup Elmawkaa in Major Expansion Move</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-ayen-acquires-cairo-based-contech-startup-elmawkaa-in-major-expansion-move</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-ayen-acquires-cairo-based-contech-startup-elmawkaa-in-major-expansion-move</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a strategic acquisition, Ayen , the Riyadh-based real estate inspection platform, has acquired the Cairo-based construction technology (contech) startup Elmawkaa in a seven-figure deal. This milestone positions Ayen to expand its portfolio of services, enhancing its market reach and solidifying its presence in the regional real estate and constr ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based Mush Social Raises $1.2 Million in Pre&#45;Seed Funding to Launch Innovative Social Media Platform</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-mush-social-raises-1-2-million-in-pre-seed-funding-to-launch-innovative-social-media-platform</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Mush Social , the Saudi-based social media platform known as &quot;Mush,&quot; has successfully raised $1.2 million (SAR 4.5 million) in a pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Nefal Advisory with additional investments from Nahr Aljazeera Holding Company and a group of angel investors. Founded in mid-2022, Mush Social aims to r ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based proptech Darent Secures Seed Funding Led by Al Tawuniya Insurance</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-proptech-darent-secures-seed-funding-led-by-al-tawuniya-insurance</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – September 2024 – Darent Platform , a leading vacation rental platform in Saudi Arabia, has successfully closed a significant seed funding round led by Al Tawuniya Insurance, with participation from the Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab and BIM Ventures. This milestone investment further cements Darent’s position as a key  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;Based Mobility Startup Shift Raises $82.8 Million in Seed Funding Led by Merak Capital</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-mobility-startup-shift-raises-82-8-million-in-seed-funding-led-by-merak-capital</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – Shift , a Saudi-based company specializing in smart transportation and logistics services, has successfully raised $82.8 million (SAR 310.8 million) in a seed funding round led by Merak Capital . This significant investment aims to accelerate Shift&#039;s growth and further its innovative solutions, positioning the company as a ke ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based event planning Platform Mila Celebrations Secures $227,000 in Pre&#45;Seed Funding</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-event-planning-platform-mila-celebrations-secures-227000-in-pre-seed-funding</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — September 2024 — Mila Celebrations , a tech-powered event planning platform founded in early 2024, has successfully raised SAR 850,000 ($227,000) in a pre-seed funding round from angel investors. The funding is set to bolster the company’s ambitious plans to transform the event management industry in Saudi Arabia by expanding ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based Al Menu Secures SAR 38 Million in Funding led by Al Majdiah Investment</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-al-menu-secures-sar-38-million-in-funding-led-by-al-majdiah-investment</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Al Menu , a leading company specializing in restaurant operations management, has announced the successful closing of a SAR 38 million funding round. The round was led by Al Majdiah Investment , alongside other key investors, and is set to fuel Al Menu’s ambitious expansion plans within the Kingdom’s rapidly growing hospitali ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based adtech Quantum Secures $7 Million Pre&#45;Series&#45;A Funding Led by HearstLab in Its First Middle Eastern Investment</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-adtech-quantum-secures-7-million-pre-series-a-funding-led-by-hearstlab-in-its-first-middle-eastern-investment</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Arabia’s leading adtech platform, Quantum, continues its growth trajectory with new funding, bolstered by global and regional investors. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, – Quantum , the Kingdom’s premier adtech and data platform connecting advertisers with publishers, has announced the successful closure of its $7 million Pre-Series-A funding round. The ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Core Vision Investment Closes $1.5 Million Round with Kuwait&#45;based Krti in Silicon Valley</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-core-vision-investment-closes-1-5-million-round-with-kuwait-based-krti-in-silicon-valley</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Silicon Valley, San Francisco – Core Vision Investment has announced the successful closing of a $1.5 million investment round with Krti , marking a significant milestone in the growth of the fintech ecosystem. The funding round, led by Core Vision Investment, is part of the Financial Technology Investment Program organized by The Financial Academy ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Proptech Ejari Secures $14.65 Million in Seed Round led by PFG and BECO Capital</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-proptech-ejari-secures-14-65-million-in-seed-round-led-by-pfg-and-beco-capital</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 9, 2024 : Ejari , a pioneering fintech platform in Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector, has announced the successful closing of a $14.65 million (SAR 55 million) seed financing round. The round was led by Partners for Growth (PFG) and BECO Capital , with notable participation from anb seed, Alinma Pay (the investment ar ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Arabia&#45;based logistics startup Yamm Closes Pre&#45;Seed Round Led by Flat6Labs</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-arabia-based-logistics-startup-yamm-closes-pre-seed-round-led-by-flat6labs</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-arabia-based-logistics-startup-yamm-closes-pre-seed-round-led-by-flat6labs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Yamm , a pioneering startup specializing in automated return and refund solutions, has successfully closed its Pre-Seed funding round with undisclosed amount. The round was led by Flat6Labs with participation from Judah Ventures and a consortium of strategic angel investors. Founded by Sultan Al-Subhi , Mohammed Al-Shalati ,  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi EdTech Startup AILA Secures $1.15 Million Pre&#45;Seed Investment to Revolutionize AI&#45;Powered Education</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-edtech-startup-aila-secures-1-15-million-pre-seed-investment-to-revolutionize-ai-powered-education</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – AILA , a cutting-edge Saudi education technology company, has successfully closed a $1.15 million pre-seed investment round led by Sabah Hub , with additional backing from White Hill Capital and three prominent Saudi angel investors. Founded in 2023 by Yousef Al Sayed , Abdulaziz Bin Muqil , and Nouf Bin Muqil , AILA is on a  ]]></description>
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<title>India&#45;based Gaming firm Jetapult acquires stake in Saudi&#45;based UMX Studio for $4.5 million &#45; Fintech News Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/india-based-gaming-firm-jetapult-acquires-stake-in-saudi-based-umx-studio-for-4-5-million-fintech-news-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a landmark move for the MENA gaming industry, Jetapult, a global strategic investment company backed by Accel, has acquired a significant stake in UMX Studio, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading homegrown game development companies through an all-cash transaction of $4.5 million (about Rs 37.8 crore). The multi-million-dollar all-cash transaction mark ]]></description>
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<title>Sahl AI and Riyadh First Health Cluster Develop the First Accurate Medical AI Scribe for Healthcare in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based Tawaref Acquires Amaana.ai To Strengthen AI&#45;Driven Solutions for MENA Startups</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — October 2024: Tawaref , a Saudi-based investment community specializing in startup services across the MENA region, has announced its strategic acquisition of Amaana.ai , a leading artificial intelligence (AI) solutions provider. This acquisition strengthens Tawaref’s ability to offer comprehensive, AI-powered services to its ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based JARAS Hospitality Secures SAR 2.5 Million in Pre&#45;Seed Funding</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — JARAS Hospitality , a rising leader in innovative hospitality management solutions, has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round, raising SAR 2.5 million. This significant investment marks a pivotal step in supporting the company&#039;s ambitious expansion plans and commitment to enhancing operational efficiency in the hospi ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Startup &amp;quot;Mala&amp;quot; Secures $7 Million in Pre&#45;Seed Round led by Venture Souq</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 2024 – The Saudi startup platform Mala has successfully raised $7 million in a pre-seed investment round led by Venture Souq , with participation from prominent investors including M Capital , BECO Capital , Access Bridge Ventures , Palm Ventures , Shorouq Partners , Wad Investment , and the DGV fund. Set to officiall ]]></description>
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<title>Pakistan&#45;Based Coworking Platform COLABS Raises $2 Million in Pre&#45;Series A, Eyes Saudi Expansion</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pakistan-based coworking platform COLABS has raised $2 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by UAE’s Shorooq Partners , with participation from Saudi Arabia’s Waad Investment . This latest investment brings COLABS’ total funding to over $5 million, with previous rounds backed by prominent investors like Indus Valley Capital, Zayn Capital, an ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi agritech startup, Nabt Raises SAR 5.63 Million in Seed Funding Led by Merak Capital</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nabt, a pioneering agritech startup, is streamlining Saudi Arabia’s fresh produce supply chain, aligning with Merak Capital’s focus on supporting innovative technologies that drive national growth. Nabt is part of the Sunbolah FoodTech Accelerator, which is a program by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture that fosters innovative com ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based Web3 provider TGE Raises $450,000 Investment from Adaverse</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Adaverse , a leading Web3 and blockchain fund based in Saudi Arabia, has announced a strategic investment in Tharawat Green Exchange (TGE) , an innovative startup dedicated to supporting environmental sustainability through Web3 technology. This investment aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, a national initiative focused on enviro ]]></description>
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<title>Wa’ed Ventures Earmarks $100 Million for Early&#45;Stage AI Investments to Position Saudi Arabia as Global AI Hub</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/waed-ventures-earmarks-100-million-for-early-stage-ai-investments-to-position-saudi-arabia-as-global-ai-hub</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Wa’ed Ventures , the $500 million venture capital arm of Aramco, has announced a $100 million commitment to early-stage artificial intelligence (AI) investments, reinforcing Saudi Arabia&#039;s ambition to establish itself as a global leader in AI. This significant move aligns with the Kingdom’s broader vision to position AI as a  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based Beta Lab Launches $300 million Deep Tech Fund To Drive Cross&#45;Border Innovation</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, October 2024 – Beta Lab , a deep tech fund and innovation studio, has launched a groundbreaking USD 300 million fund at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) 2024. Designed to stimulate cross-border innovation, this fund aims to bridge the Middle East and Southeast Asia, empowering technology-driven startups to expand into high-growth mark ]]></description>
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<title>BIM Ventures unite with SBI Holding to launch $200 million fund “BIM Capital”</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — October 2024 — In a significant development for the region&#039;s investment sector, BIM Ventures and Japan-based SBI Holding have announced the launch of BIM Capital, a pioneering joint venture focused on harnessing growth opportunities across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. The announcement took place at the Future Inves ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt&#45;based Teradix wins $140,000 grant from TAQADAM Accelerator to fuel Saudi Expansion</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Teradix , a leading provider of advanced eProcurement solutions across the MENA region, has been awarded a $140,000 grant from the prestigious TAQADAM Accelerator programme at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). This funding aims to support Teradix&#039;s ambitious expansion into the Saudi market, enhancing ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Venture Capital invests $20M in a venture capital fund by BECO Capital</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) has announced a $20 million investment in Booster Fund IV, a new venture capital fund managed by BECO Capital, an established early-stage venture firm in the Gulf region with $495 million in assets under management across four funds. Booster Fund IV, operated by BECO Capital, is designed to support ]]></description>
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<title>Lean Technologies Secures $67.5M in Series B Funding Led by General Catalyst, Solidifying Its Position as a Leading Fintech Infrastructure Platform in the Middle East</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/lean-technologies-secures-67-5m-in-series-b-funding-led-by-general-catalyst-solidifying-its-position-as-a-leading-fintech-infrastructure-platform-in-the-middle-east</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ RIYADH - November 11th, 2024 – Lean Technologies, a Riyadh-based fintech infrastructure platform, has secured $67.5 million in Series B funding led by General Catalyst, a renowned Silicon Valley-based venture capital group. The round also saw participation from Bain Capital Ventures, Stanley Druckenmiller’s Duquesne Family Office, and Arbor Venture ]]></description>
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<title>500 Global and Sanabil Investments Announce Batch 8 of Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ RIYADH, Saudi Arabia— 500 Global and Sanabil Investments Launch Eighth Cohort of Sanabil Accelerator to Boost MENA Innovation 500 Global, a leading multi-stage venture capital firm, in collaboration with Sanabil Investments—a financial investment company wholly owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF)—has announced the launch of the eig ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt Launches First&#45;Ever “Startup Charter” to Mobilize $1 Billion and Support 5,000 Startups</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt — The Arab Republic of Egypt has officially launched “Egypt’s Startup Charter,” a landmark national framework aimed at strengthening the country’s startup ecosystem, mobilizing $1 billion in financing over five years , and enabling sustainable, innovation-led economic growth. The Charter is the outcome of more than a year of extensive  ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt&amp;apos;s Sinai.ai Closes $1.45M Pre&#45;Seed Round to Reimagine the Future of Reading</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sinai.ai , the next-generation adaptive reading platform transforming books into dynamic, intelligent experiences, today announced the close of its $1.45M pre-seed funding round . The round was led by KAUST Innovation Ventures (KIV) and DisrupTech Ventures , with participation from Maza Ventures and YOUXEL Ventures , alongside a coalition of angel  ]]></description>
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<title>GrowthLabs Acquires Startup Gate Nearing 35mln Egyptian Pound Deal to build unified startup infrastructure across MENA</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The deal aims to Build MENA’s First Unified Digital infrastructure for innovation, entrepreneurship, and startups Ambitious expansion roadmap targeting 5 new countries by the end of 2026 Cairo, Egypt — May 18, 2025 — GrowthLabs, a leader in digital ecosystem building, today announced its acquisition of Startup Gate, a hub connecting founders, inves ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s MNT&#45;Halan Secures Strategic Investment from Al Ahly Capital, Reaffirms $1.4 Billion Valuation</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – MNT-Halan, Egypt and MENA’s first fintech unicorn, announced the successful first closing of an investment round led by Al Ahly Capital, the investment subsidiary of the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), following the completion of all necessary approvals from the relevant regulatory authorities. The transaction marks a significant miles ]]></description>
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<title>Egyptian EdTech Platform &amp;quot;3C Coding School&amp;quot; Secures $3 Million in Seed Funding Led by MRG Economic Group</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo: 3 September 2026: 3C Coding School , a premier platform specializing in coding, technology, and artificial intelligence education for children and youth, has officially closed its $3 million Seed funding round. The direct equity investment was spearheaded by MRG Economic Group, led by Egyptian business leader Mahmoud Ramadan, with participat ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt&#45;based Agritech Croptimus Raises Investment from Venture X</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt — Croptimus, an Egyptian agritech startup focused on regenerative agriculture and sustainable bio-products, has secured an undisclosed investment from Venture X . Founded in 2021 by Ahmed Hassanein and Abdelrahman AlAtrash, Croptimus converts agricultural and food waste into high-value bio-products such as biochar, activated oil, and b ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt&#45;based Fintech NowPay Raises $20M to Expand Shariah Compliance Payroll Financial Services Across Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ NowPay , a Cairo-based fintech focused on payroll and employee financial wellness, has announced its entry into the Saudi market through NowAccess, a newly established joint venture with Tas’heel, the consumer finance arm of United International Holding Company. The partnership follows an MoU signed by the two companies in early 2025 and comes amid ]]></description>
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<title>Justyol Secures Angel Bridge Funding Ahead of Planned Series A in Mid&#45;2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ CASABLANCA, MOROCCO – Justyol , the cross-border e-commerce and logistics platform connecting Turkish and international suppliers to the Moroccan market, has secured angel backed bridge funding as it prepares for a planned Series A round in mid-2026. The bridge funding comes from a strategic angel investor and is focused on accelerating execution a ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s Flextock Raises $12.6 million Series A to Scale E&#45;Commerce Merchant Growth Platform</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Egypt- and Saudi-based e-commerce logistics startup Flextock has raised $12.6 million in a Series A round led by TLcom Capital, with participation from Conjunction Capital and Capria Ventures, alongside Access Bridge Ventures, Foundation Ventures, BY Venture Partners, JIMCO, Alter Global, MSA Capital and other investors. Founded in 2021 by Mohamed  ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt&#45;based Beltone Holding launches Growth&#45;Stage Private Equity Platform</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypt-based-beltone-holding-launches-growth-stage-private-equity-platform</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Beltone Holding is expanding its investment platform with the launch of its Private Equity platform, further strengthening the Group’s multi-stage investment strategy and reinforcing its commitment to supporting startups from Pre-Seed to Pre-IPO. Building on the strong track record established by Beltone Venture Capital in backing high-growth start ]]></description>
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<title>Karm Holding secures EGP 70mln shariah&#45;compliant financing from Banque Misr to expand Cairo 3A project</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/karm-holding-secures-egp-70mln-shariah-compliant-financing-from-banque-misr-to-expand-cairo-3a-project</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – Venus, a subsidiary of Karm Holding , has secured Shariah-Compliant financing worth EGP 70 million from Banque Misr to support the expansion of the Cairo 3A project; bringing the total financing obtained from Banque Misr for the project to EGP 154 Million. The funding will be directed toward scaling up the project’s energy infrastruc ]]></description>
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<title>Morocco&amp;apos;s z.systems Raises $1.65 Million Seed Round Led by Azur Innovation Management</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/moroccos-z-systems-raises-1-65-million-seed-round-led-by-azur-innovation-management</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Morocco based z.systems , a digital platform connecting brands, wholesalers, and retailers, has successfully raised $1.65 million in a Seed funding round led by Azur Innovation Management. The round saw continued support from existing Pre-Seed investors, MNF Ventures and Witamax, both of whom participated through follow-on investments. Additionally ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based Proptech Jozo raised $2.21 million Seed Round Scale Property Tokenization Platform</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-proptech-jozo-raised-2-21-million-seed-round-scale-property-tokenization-platform</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi-based Jozo has raised $2.21 million (SAR 8.3 million) in a seed round, led by Sheikh Hamad Bin Saedan Real Estate Co. as a strategic partner. Founded in 2024 by Turki Al-Shlail and Fahad Almansour, Jozo develops solutions that enable the tokenisation of real estate assets, allowing individuals to invest in real estate with much smaller amount ]]></description>
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<title>Morocco’s Tamwilcom launches $69M Venture&#45;Building Programme to Back 800 Startups</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/moroccos-tamwilcom-launches-69m-venture-building-programme-to-back-800-startups</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Moroccan public financing institution Tamwilcom has launched a $69 million (MAD 700 million) venture-building programme to support 800 startups over three years. The initiative combines capital, mentorship, and operational support, guiding startups from ideation to market expansion. Founders will receive a monthly stipend, alongside access to grant ]]></description>
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<title>Cairo&#45;Based Fintech INVIA Raises $1.2M to build AI&#45;powered financial OS for SMEs in Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/cairo-based-fintech-invia-raises-1-2m-to-build-ai-powered-financial-os-for-smes-in-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Egyptian fintech startup INVIA has raised $1.2 million from angel investors and strategic supporters to scale its AI-powered financial operating system for small and medium-sized enterprises. Founded to address the growing complexity of financial management for SMEs, INVIA replaces fragmented tools with a unified platform that automates bookkeeping ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s Nawah Scientific raises $23 million Series A to expand cloud lab footprint</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-nawah-scientific-raises-23-million-series-a-to-expand-cloud-lab-footprint</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Egypt-based deeptech startup Nawah Scientific has closed a $23 million Series A round, comprising a mix of equity and debt, as it marks a decade since its founding. The round was led by Life Ventures Holding, with participation from Den Ventures, Empire M, AfricInvest, and Elsewedy, as well as banks and angel investors. Founded in 2015 by Omar Saqr ]]></description>
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<title>IFC Considers $13m Equity Investment in Egypt’s Grocery Leader Breadfast to expand Q&#45;Commerce Footprint</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/ifc-considers-13m-equity-investment-in-egypts-grocery-leader-breadfast-to-expand-q-commerce-footprint</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering an equity investment of up to $13 million in Breadfast , Egypt’s fast-growing quick commerce and online grocery platform, as the company looks to accelerate domestic expansion and strengthen its technology-driven operations. According to an IFC disclosure, the proposed invest ]]></description>
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<title>Business For Teens Secures a Six&#45;Figure Pre&#45;Seed Funding Round to Expand Across Egypt and the GCC</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Business For Teens , an education startup focused on teaching entrepreneurship and financial literacy to teenagers, has announced the successful closure of a six-figure Pre-Seed funding round to support its growth and expansion across Egypt and the Gulf region. The funding round comes on the back of strong early traction. Since its launch, Business ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt&#45;based FitXpert secures seven&#45;figure backing to scale fitness and nutrition SaaS platform</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypt-based-fitxpert-secures-seven-figure-backing-to-scale-fitness-and-nutrition-saas-platform</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Egyptian SaaS company FitXpert has secured a seven-figure strategic investment from Foras Investment, marking the start of a new growth phase as the company prepares to scale its platform and expand across regional markets. The investment was completed under the 0107 Invest initiative and reflects growing investor appetite for vertical SaaS busines ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt and UK&#45;Based KNOT Technologies Raises $1 Million Pre&#45;Seed Round Led by A15</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypt-and-uk-based-knot-technologies-raises-1-million-pre-seed-round-led-by-a15</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ London / Cairo – Egypt- and UK-based online ticketing platform KNOT Technologies has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by venture capital firm A15 , as the company looks to scale its AI-native ticketing and access control infrastructure globally. Founded in London in 2025 by Ahmed Abdalla and Hussein ElBendak , KNOT is developing a  ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s Breadfast Raises $50 Million Pre&#45;Series C to Accelerate African Expansion</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-breadfast-raises-50-million-pre-series-c-to-accelerate-african-expansion</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo-based e-commerce platform Breadfast has secured $50 million in a pre-Series C funding round backed by Mubadala Investment Company , a Saudi billionaire family, SBI Investment Co. , and Olayan Financing Company , alongside other venture capital and institutional investors. Founded in 2017 in Cairo by Mostafa Amin, Muhammad Habib, and Abdallah  ]]></description>
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<title>Morocco’s Weego Raises $1.1mln to Scale Mobility Solutions Across Africa</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Moroccan–Senegalese mobility startup Weego has raised $1.1 million in a funding round led by Azur Innovation Fund to expand its mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) platform and accelerate its growth across African markets. Founded in 2020 by Saad Jittou and Mor Niane , the company operates a multimodal mobility application that integrates various transpor ]]></description>
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<title>Lucky Secures $23M Series B Funding to Scale Credit Access Across North Africa</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt, — April 7, 2026 — Lucky, a leading financial technology company in Egypt and the Middle East, today announced the successful closing of a $2 3 million Series B funding round, including a mix of equity and debt. The round was led by existing &amp; new investors, including Disruptech Ventures, DPI Venture Capital via Nclude fund and new str ]]></description>
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<title>Egyptian fintech Blnk secures $37 million to deepen financial inclusion in Egypt</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Blnk, a fintech company on a mission to enable financial inclusion through rapid point-of-sale financing, has raised $12.5 million in equity funding and $24.6 million in local debt facilities. The funding will scale its consumer finance operations in Egypt, with a focus on onboarding women and the underbanked, by offering flexible loan sizes for a  ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt&amp;apos;s BrainsMingle secures $400,000 Seed Investment from BasharSoft Group</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-brainsmingle-secures-400000-seed-investment-from-basharsoft-group-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ June 30, 2026 Redefining how the world’s professionals connect, grow, and monetize their expertise. Cairo, Egypt: BrainsMingle.com , an AI-driven, video-first professional network designed to prioritize authentic human connection, today announced a $400,000 strategic seed investment from BasharSoft Group. As Egypt and MENA’s leading human capital t ]]></description>
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<title>Mylerz Raises Over $2 Million to Expand E&#45;Commerce Logistics Network in Egypt</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ CAIRO, Egypt: Egypt-based e-commerce logistics startup Mylerz has raised more than EGP100 million (over $2 million) in a new debt and equity funding round from its existing shareholders to accelerate its expansion across the Egyptian market. The funding round was led by Lorax Capital Partners , with participation from Fawry and a group of existing  ]]></description>
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<title>Yango Ventures Invests in Egypt’s Fincart in oversubscribed $2.8m Seed Round</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/yango-ventures-invests-in-egypts-fincart-in-oversubscribed-2-8m-seed-round-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Yango Group , the UAE-based technology company, has invested in Egypt’s Fincart through its corporate venture fund, Yango Ventures, as part of the AI-powered e-commerce operations platform’s oversubscribed $2.8m seed funding round. The investment will support Fincart’s product development, team expansion, and new commercial partnerships as the comp ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Yango Ventures Invests in Egypt’s Fincart in oversubscribed $2.8m Seed Round</media:keywords>
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<title>Beltone Venture Capital Secures 3.5X Return Through Partial BirdNest Exit</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo: Beltone Venture Capital has announced the successful partial exit from BirdNest , delivering a 3.5x return on invested capital and an 80% internal rate of return (IRR) over a two-year holding period. The partial exit was executed across Beltone Venture Capital&#039;s direct stake and its indirect stake through the joint fund with UAE-based Citade ]]></description>
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<title>Exits MENA to Acquire Avanz Capital Egypt in Multi&#45;Seven&#45;Figure Deal</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt: Egypt-based investment advisory platform Exits MENA has signed a multi-seven-figure transaction, alongside Avanz Capital Egypt’s existing local management, to acquire Avanz Capital Egypt (ACE) , a private equity and asset management firm. The transaction has received initial approval from Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) a ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s Zeal Raises $10 Million for Expansion of Smart Payment Solutions Across the Middle East, Europe and Africa</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt: Egyptian fintech startup Zeal has raised $10 million in new funding as the company plans to expand its technology solutions for payment devices and point-of-sale (POS) systems across the Middle East, Europe and Africa. The company said the new funding will support the development of its technology solutions and accelerate its internat ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s Nawy Secures $52 Million Series A to Lead MENA’s Proptech Revolution</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-nawy-secures-52-million-series-a-to-lead-menas-proptech-revolution</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In addition, Nawy secured $23 million in debt financing from some of Egypt’s largest banks and financial institutions. Cairo, Egypt — Nawy , Africa’s largest proptech platform, has raised $52 million in Series A equity funding to scale its operations, enhance its technology stack, and accelerate regional expansion. The round was led by Partech , wi ]]></description>
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<title>CI Capital and engazaat partner to launch SAVE, a $200mln Green Infrastructure Fund</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The First-of-its-Kind Across Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa Addressing the Water-Energy-Food Nexus. Cairo, Egypt: CI Capital PE for Fund Management and Investment (CIPE) , a subsidiary of CI Capital Holding (CICH.CA), Egypt’s leading diversified financial services group, and engazaat | the Solar Water Company signed a partnership agreement, to  ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s Roomz.rent Raises Pre&#45;Seed Round to Redefine Co&#45;Living in MENA</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-roomz-rent-raises-pre-seed-round-to-redefine-co-living-in-mena-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Roomz.rent has successfully raised a pre-seed funding round led by Qora71 (Hub71-based angel investor syndicate) and other angel investors. Born in Cairo, Roomz.rent is the region’s first co-living platform, providing hassle-free, affordable, and flexible long-term room rentals starting from just 3 months. By intelligently matching tenants with ide ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s Taager raises $6.75 mn in pre&#45;Series B funding to Fuel Social Commerce Expansion in MENA</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-taager-raises-6-75-mn-in-pre-series-b-funding-to-fuel-social-commerce-expansion-in-mena</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Taager , an Egypt-founded social e-commerce platform , has secured $6.75 million in a pre-Series B funding round led by Norrsken22, a tech growth fund focused on Africa. The investment underscores growing investor interest in the burgeoning social commerce sector within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Existing investors, including B ]]></description>
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<title>Egyptian SaaS Startup Qme Secures $3 Million Seed Investment Led by AHOY</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – February 12, 2025: Egyptian SaaS solutions provider Qme has successfully raised $3 million in a Seed funding round led by AHOY , alongside strategic investors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) . The investment will fuel Qme’s expansion into Gulf and African markets , with long-term ambitions for global growth. The announcement  ]]></description>
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<title>Dubizzle acquires Egypt&amp;apos;s online car marketplace Hatla2ee</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/dubizzle-acquires-egypts-online-car-marketplace-hatla2ee</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ UAE-based online classifieds platform Dubizzle Group has acquired the Egyptian online car marketplace, Hatla2ee, in an undisclosed deal value. With this acquisition, Dubizzle Group integrates its advanced technology and resources into Hatla2ee’s already trusted platform. Established in 2016 by Samy Swellam, Hatla2ee is an online platform where user ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Dubizzle acquires Egypt&#039;s online car marketplace Hatla2ee</media:keywords>
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<title>New Fintech App &amp;quot;trevi&amp;quot; enters Egyptian Market with vision to transform Digital Financial Landscape</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/new-fintech-app-trevi-enters-egyptian-market-with-vision-to-transform-digital-financial-landscape</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo – trevi , a newly launched e-payment and loyalty app, is set to transform Egypt’s digital financial landscape with seamless, secure, and rewarding transactions. As the demand for digital financial services grows, Trevi reinforces the government’s drive toward financial inclusion, providing cutting-edge solutions tailored to the needs of today ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>New Fintech App &quot;trevi&quot; enters Egyptian Market with vision to transform Digital Financial Landscape</media:keywords>
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<title>A Ventures increases its stake in Egypt’s Mrkoon from 20% to 28%, reinforcing its commitment with a New Bridge Round</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/a-ventures-increases-its-stake-in-egypts-mrkoon-from-20-to-28-reinforcing-its-commitment-with-a-new-bridge-round</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – A Ventures has strengthened its commitment to Mrkoon , a digital marketplace for scrap and surplus materials, by increasing its stake from 20% to 28%. The investment firm followed up on its initial pre-seed funding with a new bridge round, demonstrating confidence in Mrkoon’s potential to scale beyond Egypt. Strategic Investment to D ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>A Ventures increases its stake in Egypt’s Mrkoon from 20% to 28%, reinforcing its commitment with a New Bridge Round</media:keywords>
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<title>Egypt’s Grinta Acquires Citi Clinic, Secures Strategic Investment to Expand Healthcare Services</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-grinta-acquires-citi-clinic-secures-strategic-investment-to-expand-healthcare-services</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – Grinta , a leading healthcare and pharmaceutical solutions company, has announced its acquisition of Citi Clinic , a well-established primary healthcare service chain in Egypt. This strategic move is accompanied by an undisclosed amount of investment secured through a funding round led by Beltone Venture Capital and Raed Ventures, ma ]]></description>
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<title>Al Tadamun Microfinance Foundation Renews EGP 195 Million Credit Facility with QNB Egypt</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo – Al Tadamun Microfinance Foundation , a leader in microfinance for micro-projects aimed at women, has reached an agreement with QNB Egypt , a subsidiary of QNB Group, to renew a credit facility worth EGP 195 million. This financing aims to expand the funding of micro-projects owned by women throughout the country. This agreement reflects the ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s Stakpak Raises $500,000 Pre&#45;Seed Round to Revolutionize DevOps with AI&#45;Powered IDE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-stakpak-raises-500000-pre-seed-round-to-revolutionize-devops-with-ai-powered-ide</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ San Francisco/Cairo – April 4, 2025 — Stakpak, Inc. , the company behind the first AI-powered Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for software infrastructure, today announced it has raised $500,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by P1 Ventures , with participation from Digital Currency Group , 500 Sanabil , and prominent angel investors inclu ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s InfiniLink secures $10m from MediaTek, Sukna Ventures and Others</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-infinilink-secures-10m-from-mediatek-sukna-ventures-and-others</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ InfiniLink has raised $10M in seed funding to accelerate the development of its optical connectivity solutions, addressing the growing bandwidth and energy efficiency demands of AI-driven data centers. CAIRO , March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- InfiniLink, an innovative semiconductor startup specializing in advanced optical data connectivity chip ]]></description>
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<title>Seesaw Acquires MENA&#45;based Edtech Startup Little Thinking Minds to Expand Learning Solutions Globally</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/seesaw-acquires-mena-based-edtech-startup-little-thinking-minds-to-expand-learning-solutions-globally</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ April 15, 2025 – Seesaw, the leading global PreK-12 learning experience company, has announced its acquisition of Little Thinking Minds, a MENA based female founded leading edtech specializing in Arabic literacy solutions. Trusted by over 25 million educators, students, and families worldwide, this strategic partnership positions Seesaw to expand i ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Seesaw Acquires MENA-based Edtech Startup Little Thinking Minds to Expand Learning Solutions Globally</media:keywords>
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<title>Visa Invests in African fintech Konnect and PayTic on heels of Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator at GITEX Africa 2025</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/visa-invests-in-african-fintech-konnect-and-paytic-on-heels-of-visa-africa-fintech-accelerator-at-gitex-africa-2025</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Accelerator Cohort 3 culminated with Demo Day at GITEX Africa 2025, following 3 months of training, mentorship, and networking. Visa’s strategic investment and commercial partnerships with Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator alumni showcase ongoing commitment to their success. [Cairo, Egypt], 16 April 2025: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, ha ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Visa Invests in African fintech Konnect and PayTic on heels of Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator at GITEX Africa 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>London’s DPI acquires Egypt’s fintech fund Nclude, launches Africa&#45;focused DPI Venture Capital</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/londons-dpi-acquires-egypts-fintech-fund-nclude-launches-africa-focused-dpi-venture-capital</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ DPI Venture Capital will provide investors access to pioneering, early stage, growth-orientated technology businesses across the Middle East and Africa. As part of the launch, DPI has completed a fund restructuring transaction to provide investment advice to the Nclude Fund, an established venture capital fund with $105 million in assets under mana ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s Money Fellows Raises $13 Million in Strategic Funding to Enhance Financial Inclusion in Africa</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-money-fellows-raises-13-million-in-strategic-funding-to-enhance-financial-inclusion-in-africa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, May 05, 2025 – Money Fellows , Africa’s leading fintech digital platform, has successfully raised $13 million in this new financing round. This strategic extension brings the total amount invested in the company to over $60 million USD since its inception. The new investment aims to enhance and upgrade the company’s digital platform, especia ]]></description>
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<title>Bokra and iSUPPLY Announce $3 Million Sharia&#45;Compliant revenue&#45;based Financing to Revolutionize healthcare Distribution in Egypt</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt — “Bokra, the MENA region’s first goal-driven digital investment platform, has announced a $3 million Sharia-compliant financing agreement with iSUPPLY, a leading digital platform for pharmaceutical and medical supply distribution, to scale its operations and expand access to medical supplies across Egypt. Through this collaboration, B ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt&#45;based edtech Career 180 Secures Six&#45;Figure Investment from Den VC to Fuel Saudi Expansion</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Career 180 , one of the MEA region’s leading EdTech platforms, has announced a new Six-Figure investment from Den VC, reinforcing its position as a frontrunner in career development and education technology. The investment from Den VC will fuel the company’s expansion into Oman, Malta and Saudi Arabia, where it will focus on scaling its LMS product ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s THE WHITEGUARD Secures Six&#45;Figure Pre&#45;Seed Funding led by DEN VC</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ CAIRO — Egyptian cybersecurity and artificial intelligence company THE WHITEGUARD has successfully closed a six-figure USD pre-seed funding round, led by venture capital firm DEN VC . The new funding will be used to fuel THE WHITEGUARD’s ambitious expansion plans in Egypt and across regional markets in the Middle East and Africa. The investment wil ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s Thndr raises $15.7 million to expand digital investment offerings</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thndr , the leading retail investment platform in the MENA region, announced during its debut keynote event its second major investment round, raising an additional $15.7 million, bringing its total current capital to $37.76 million. The round was led by Prosus Ventures, with participation from BECO Capital, JIMCO Capital, Endeavor Catalyst, Y Comb ]]></description>
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<title>MaxAB&#45;Wasoko Acquires Fatura from EFG Finance, Accelerating B2B E&#45;Commerce Consolidation in Africa</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/maxab-wasoko-acquires-fatura-from-efg-finance-accelerating-b2b-e-commerce-consolidation-in-africa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ EFG Finance, an EFG Holding company, proudly announces it has reached an agreement for MaxAB-Wasoko, the region’s leading e-commerce and supply chain super app, to acquire Fatura, its Egypt-based B2B e-marketplace. This multifaceted partnership results in EFG Finance becoming a significant shareholder in MaxAB-Wasoko and securing a seat on its boar ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>MaxAB-Wasoko Acquires Fatura from EFG Finance, Accelerating B2B E-Commerce Consolidation in Africa</media:keywords>
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<title>Egypt lending marketplace Qardy Acquired by Catalyst Partners ME (SPME) in $23 Million SPAC Deal</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypt-lending-marketplace-qardy-acquired-by-catalyst-partners-me-spme-in-23-million-spac-deal-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 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 ac ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s used&#45;car marketplace Sylndr Raises US$15.7mln Series A to Build Egypt’s Leading Mobility Platform</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ 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 Capit ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Egypt’s used-car marketplace Sylndr Raises US$15.7mln Series A to Build Egypt’s Leading Mobility Platform</media:keywords>
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<title>Egyptian fintech ElGameya Secures 7&#45;Figure Investment Led by AYADY for Investment and Development</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ 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 inves ]]></description>
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<title>TIEC Launches 47th Round of Start IT Incubation Program with Enhanced Support for Egypt’s Tech Startups</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt: The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) , an affiliate of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), has announced the launch of the 47th round of its Start IT incubation program. Applications are open until May 24 , targeting early-stage startups with innovative ideas and ICT-based prototypes ]]></description>
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<title>CIB Partners with Lantern Ventures to Empower Egyptian SMEs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt — Commercial International Bank (CIB), Egypt’s leading private sector bank, has announced a strategic partnership with Lantern Ventures , a venture studio, to support the growth and sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Egypt. This partnership aims to unlock the full potential of SMEs by offering a combination  ]]></description>
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<title>COREangels MEA launches $10mln investment fund to support Startups across the Middle East and Africa</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Following a rigorous nomination and selection process during the 5th Investment Committee in Cairo, selected startups will be awarded a ticket size of up to $150,000. Cairo – COREangels MEA launched its 5th Investment Committee, a three-day investment forum uniting global angel investors, regional partners, and local trailblazer founders from acros ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s MDP Enters New Growth Phase with Strategic Investment Led by Lorax Capital Partners</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – MDP , a leading payments technology infrastructure group in the Middle East and Africa, is pleased to announce a new phase of growth following a strategic investment led by Lorax Capital Partners (“LCP”) . The transaction marks the exit of long-time partner AfricInvest, whose support has been instrumental to the group’s expansion in  ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s Octane Secures $5.2mln to Expand Digital Fleet Expense Platform Across MENA</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The new capital will accelerate the expansion of Octane’s acceptance network, deepen its technology stack and support the company’s growth across Egypt and the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Cairo, Egypt: Octane, Egypt’s leading digital platform for fleet and on-road expense management, has raised US $5.2 million in a funding rou ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s DisrupTech Ventures backs Nigerian agri&#45;fintech startup Winich Farms</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Lagos, Nigeria – DisrupTech Ventures , one of Egypt’s leading early-stage fintech funds, has announced its first pan-African investment in Nigerian startup Winich Farms , a fast-growing Agri-Tech that is transforming access to markets and credit for smallholder farmers across Nigeria. The investment forms part of Winich’s Pre-Series A round. Lagos- ]]></description>
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<title>CI Capital Asset Management Launches Egypt’s First Sustainable Equity Fund: Misr Green ESG Fund</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt: CI Capital Asset Management (CIAM) , Egypt’s leading asset manager and a Forbes Top 40 asset manager in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, a subsidiary of CI Capital Holding (CICH.CA), is proud to announce the launch of the country’s first open-ended sustainable equity fund — the “Misr Green – Sustainability (ESG) Fund” — ]]></description>
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<title>Algerian HRTech Startup Talenteo Secures Six&#45;Figure Investment from Tunisia’s 216 Capital</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Algeria-based HRTech startup Talenteo has raised a six-figure investment in a strategic funding round led by Tunisia-based venture capital firm 216 Capital Venture s . The funding will support Talenteo’s expansion into Tunisia and broader Francophone African markets, as well as accelerate the development of its AI-powered human resources platform.  ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt&#45;based logistics startup Nowlun raises additional $600,000 to close $2.3 million seed round</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nowlun , the digital logistics platform that simplifies global freight in the MENA region by helping businesses move full container loads (FCL) and bulk cargo with speed and simplicity—while keeping them informed with real-time tracking and instant updates—has closed its seed round at $2.3 million following a $600K extension led by Ingressive Capit ]]></description>
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<title>Aria Ventures launches $1mln fund to bolster deeptech investment in Egypt</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo – Aria Ventures , a specialized venture studio focused on building startups, has announced the launch of a 50 million EGP investment to support promising companies in the Deep-Technology sector. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between pioneering research and market applications, enabling deep technological innovations to grow and flour ]]></description>
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<title>AgriCash Secures Seed Funding to Scale AI&#45;Powered Agri&#45;Financing in Egypt</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ AgriCash , the Egypt-based agri-fintech company transforming agricultural finance through digital innovation, has announced the successful close of its seed funding round. Alex Angels led the round, and a group of strategic investors also participated. While the investment amount remains undisclosed, the fresh capital will support AgriCash’s plans  ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s PALM Successfully closes a 7&#45;figure Pre&#45;Seed round led by 4DX Ventures to revolutionize savings</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ With support from Plus VC and global angel investors, Egypt’s first incentivized, goal-based saving platform leverages behavioral tech and embedded finance to help users turn life goals into financial outcomes Cairo/MENA: July 15, 2025: PALM, Egypt’s first fintech startup offering incentivized goal-based saving, has announced today that the company ]]></description>
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<title>Flend Secures $3 Million to Scale Embedded SME Finance in Egypt</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – Flend , a Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA)-licensed digital financing platform focused on Egypt’s underserved small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has successfully raised USD 3 million in a seed funding round comprising both equity and debt. The equity portion of the round was led by Egypt Ventures , with participation from ]]></description>
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<title>Wuilt Raises $2 Million to Democratize E&#45;commerce from Egypt to the World</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Wuilt , the MENA region’s all-in-one e-commerce enablement platform, has raised $2 million to accelerate its mission of democratizing e-commerce—starting in Egypt and expanding across the region and beyond. The round includes follow-on investment from Flat6Labs and MTF VC and participation from Mubadala-backed Hub71 , JIMCO (Abdul Latif Jameel’s VC ]]></description>
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<title>Cairo&#45;based Suplyd secures $2M in Pre&#45;Series A to Digitize Egypt’s $10B HORECA Supply Chain</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Investment led by 4DX Ventures, Camel Ventures, and Plus VC to power Suplyd’s next growth phase beyond distribution. The round also includes participation from Seedstars and existing investors as Suplyd gears up to expand across Egypt and scale new services. Cairo, Egypt - Suplyd , the Cairo-based digital procurement platform for restaurants, annou ]]></description>
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<title>F6 Group Launches F6 Ventures to Bridge Seed&#45;Stage Funding Gap Across MEA</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ F6 Group launches F6 Ventures, a new seed-stage investment firm, alongside Flat6Labs, to support startups across the Middle East and Africa. The newly launched VC fund will manage six funds with over $90 million in assets under management (AUM), focusing on seed and early-stage investments. F6 Ventures will address funding gaps in emerging ecosyste ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s Breadfast Secures $10M from EBRD, Valuation Nears $400M</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – Egyptian grocery delivery startup Breadfast has raised $10 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) as part of its Series B2 funding round, bringing its valuation close to $400 million . The round was led by Novastar Ventures and aims to scale operations across Egypt, including the expansion of fulfilm ]]></description>
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<title>Ajyad Capital Partners with Ratings Intelligence to Advance Shari’ah&#45;Compliant Investment Solutions, Supported by Velexa Technology</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ajyad Capital , a leading Shari’ah-compliant investment firm established in Bahrain and licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain since 2003, today announced a strategic partnership with Ratings Intelligence , a UK-based provider of Shari’ah advisory services. This collaboration will integrate advanced Shari’ah-compliance technology into Ajyad Capita ]]></description>
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<title>YC&#45;backed Munify secures $3M to build neobank for Egyptian diaspora</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo/San Francisco — September 1, 2025 — Munify , a cross-border neobank built for the Egyptian diaspora, has raised $3 million in seed funding from Y Combinator, BYLD, and DCG . The startup, founded by Khalid Ashmawy , a former Microsoft and Uber engineer and co-founder of proptech scaleup Huspy , aims to modernize the remittance experience for m ]]></description>
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<title>Basata Holding to invest $7mln in Egypt’s local market in 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo – Basata Holding for Financial Payments S.A.E., the leading e-payment services company in Egypt, announced plans to invest approximately USD 7 million in 2026 as part of its strategy to strengthen its market position. The company revealed that it is currently evaluating potential acquisition opportunities within its regional expansion plans,  ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s EdVentures invests in LRNOVA to drive AI&#45;powered transformation in edtech</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ This investment was made through the EdTech Venture Studio (EDVS) program. Cairo, Egypt : EdVentures , the corporate venture capital arm of Nahdet Misr Group and the region’s leading Edtech focused CVC, has announced a strategic investment in LRNOVA, a cutting-edge startup harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to transform how educational ]]></description>
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<title>Avanz Capital Egypt Joins Algebra Ventures’ $100M Fund II as Limited Partner</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo — Avanz Capital Egypt (ACE), a private capital asset management firm, has joined Algebra Ventures ’ second fund as a Limited Partner through a secondary transaction executed via its direct investment arm, Avanz Manara. The move marks one of the first secondary LP deals in Egypt’s venture capital ecosystem. Algebra Ventures, which raised a $10 ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt&amp;apos;s Tagaddod raises $26.3 million Series A To Scale Its Renewable Feedstocks Platform</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tagaddod , the tech-powered renewable feedstocks platform operating across Africa, Asia, and Europe, is proud to announce the successful close of its $26.3 million Series A funding round, led by The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF), a leading multilateral impact financial institution focused on sustainable energy and regional energy security, with notable p ]]></description>
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<title>Synergy Capital’s MFIC and Nawy Now announce oversubscription of Egypt and the Middle East’s first Ijarah&#45;backed mortgage fund</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cornerstone Investors: Al Baraka Bank – Egypt, Garhy Group for Investment &amp; Development, Allianz Life Insurance - Egypt, Misr Insurance Holding, Misr Insurance for Property &amp; Casualty, Mohandes Insurance, and Suez Life Insurance. Cairo, Egypt – Synergy Capital, through its asset-management arm Misr for Financial Investments (MFIC), in partnership w ]]></description>
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<title>SehaTech raises $1.1mln seed round to expand access to health insurance across Egypt and beyond</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/sehatech-raises-1-1mln-seed-round-to-expand-access-to-health-insurance-across-egypt-and-beyond</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – SehaTech , the Egyptian Insurtech company on a mission to streamline and automate health insurance administration, today announced the successful close of a $1.1 million Seed funding round , bringing its total funding to $2 million . The round reflects strong investor confidence in SehaTech’s transformative approach to healthcare and ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s HRtech Startup bluworks Raises $1 Million Seed Round to Accelerate Regional Expansion</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-hrtech-startup-bluworks-raises-1-million-seed-round-to-accelerate-regional-expansion</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo-based HRtech startup bluworks has raised $1 million in seed funding to drive deeper market penetration in Egypt and fuel regional expansion across MENA. The round was led by A15, Enza Capital, Beltone Venture Capital, and Acasia Ventures , with participation from strategic angel investors. Founded in 2022 by Hussein Wahdan and Farah Osman , b ]]></description>
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<title>Rology raises growth round to scale AI reporting and teleadiology across MEA</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/rology-raises-growth-round-to-scale-ai-reporting-and-teleadiology-across-mea</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – Rology , the leading FDA 510(k) cleared AI-assisted teleradiology platform in the Middle East and Africa, today announced the successful closing of its growth funding round. The round includes participation from industry leaders, including the Philips Foundation, Johnson &amp; Johnson Impact Ventures, Sanofi Global Health Unit’s Impact F ]]></description>
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<title>Backed with USD 1.1M from A15, Beltone and angel investors, Byit Accelerates Its Mission to Disrupt PropTech in the Gulf</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/backed-with-usd-1-1m-from-a15-beltone-and-angel-investors-byit-accelerates-its-mission-to-disrupt-proptech-in-the-gulf</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Byit Capital, the high-growth propTech platform headquartered in the UAE, has raised USD 1.1 million in strategic investment from A15, Beltone Holding, and angel investors, marking a pivotal milestone in its mission to standardize and scale real estate brokerage across the GCC. Having started its journey in Egypt before expanding into the UAE, the  ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Backed with USD 1.1M from A15, Beltone and angel investors, Byit Accelerates Its Mission to Disrupt PropTech in the Gulf</media:keywords>
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<title>Egypt&#45;Based iVoiceUp Secures Investment from A15 to Scale AI&#45;Driven Ethics Platform Across MENA</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypt-based-ivoiceup-secures-investment-from-a15-to-scale-ai-driven-ethics-platform-across-mena</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt — iVoiceUp , an Egypt-based AI-powered ethics and whistleblowing case management platform, has closed an investment round led by regional venture capital firm A15. The funding will be used to accelerate the company’s expansion across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, while enhancing its product capabilities. Founded in ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Egypt-Based iVoiceUp Secures Investment from A15 to Scale AI-Driven Ethics Platform Across MENA</media:keywords>
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<title>Egypt&#45;based Agri&#45;Tech Startup ReNile Secures $450,000 Funding, Eyes Regional Expansion</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypt-based-agri-tech-startup-renile-secures-450000-funding-eyes-regional-expansion</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – ReNile , an Egypt-based agri-tech startup, has successfully closed a funding round of $450,000 from undisclosed investors. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in end-to-end smart farming solutions, leveraging technology to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. The funding will support ReNile’s ambitious expansion ]]></description>
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<title>Beltone Venture Capital Announces Equity Investment in a Moroccan eyewear startup LNKO</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/beltone-venture-capital-announces-equity-investment-in-a-moroccan-eyewear-startup-lnko</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – Beltone Venture Capital has announced its latest strategic equity investment in LNKO , a pioneering omni-channel direct-to-consumer (D2C) eyewear startup. This investment is part of Beltone Venture Capital’s ongoing expansion strategy across Africa, aimed at supporting transformative businesses with high-growth potential. Since its i ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Beltone Venture Capital Announces Equity Investment in a Moroccan eyewear startup LNKO</media:keywords>
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<title>Swvl Wins $4.2 Million in New Contracts in Egypt Over the Last Three Months &#45; Fintech News Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/swvl-wins-4-2-million-in-new-contracts-in-egypt-over-the-last-three-months-fintech-news-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – November 18, 2024: Swvl, a global leader in tech-driven mobility solutions, has announced securing $4.2 million in new contracts in Egypt. The contracts span key industries, including FMCG and telecommunications, further solidifying the company’s footprint in the region. This milestone aligns with Swvl’s mission to revolutionize tran ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt&#45;based Amenli Secures $2.3 Million to Transform Egypt’s Insurance Sector &#45; Fintech News Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypt-based-amenli-secures-2-3-million-to-transform-egypts-insurance-sector-fintech-news-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – Amenli, a digital-first insurance platform, has raised $2.3 million in a funding round led by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)’s venture capital arm, with follow-on investment from Y Combinator (YC). This significant milestone positions Amenli as a key player in modernizing Egypt&#039;s insurance sector and acce ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt&#45;based Qara Secures $2.6M Funding to Expand into Saudi Arabia &#45; Fintech News Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypt-based-qara-secures-2-6m-funding-to-expand-into-saudi-arabia-fintech-news-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Qara , a MEA-based supply chain tech startup, has announced the successful completion of its $2.6 million funding round, led by strategic investors. This funding will fuel Qara’s expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), facilitated by the National Technology Development Program’s (NTDP) Relocate Initiative. The progr ]]></description>
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<title>EFG Hermes launches $300 million Saudi Education Fund, acquires Britus Education – Fintech News Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/efg-hermes-launches-300-million-saudi-education-fund-acquires-britus-education-fintech-news-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 19, 2024 EFG Hermes , the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and an EFG Holding company, has announced the launch of its $300 million Saudi Education Fund (SEF). The private equity arm of EFG Hermes aims to establish a world-class K-12 education operator in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt&#45;based ariika Secures $3 Million in Series A Extension to Fuel Regional Expansion &#45; Fintech News Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypt-based-ariika-secures-3-million-in-series-a-extension-to-fuel-regional-expansion-fintech-news-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ ariika, the digital-first home furnishings disruptor, has raised USD 3 million in a Series A extension round, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. The round was led by Beltone Venture Capital and UAE-based Citadel International Holdings, reinforcing investor confidence in ariika’s modern, accessible design offerings and its seamle ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s Sylndr Secures $7.45 Million Credit Facility to Transform Egypt&amp;apos;s Used Car Market</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-sylndr-secures-7-45-million-credit-facility-to-transform-egypts-used-car-market</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-sylndr-secures-7-45-million-credit-facility-to-transform-egypts-used-car-market</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – Sylndr, the pioneering Egyptian startup redefining the used car market, has announced the successful acquisition of a groundbreaking EGP 370 million credit facility. This innovative asset-backed working capital solution marks Egypt&#039;s first of its kind, underscoring Sylndr’s growing influence in the automotive fintech space. The fundi ]]></description>
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<title>BMCE Capital Investments to Support Moroccan Startup PTS with Equity Investment &#45; Fintech News Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/bmce-capital-investments-to-support-moroccan-startup-pts-with-equity-investment-fintech-news-egypt</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/bmce-capital-investments-to-support-moroccan-startup-pts-with-equity-investment-fintech-news-egypt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Casablanca, Morocco – BMCE Capital Investments , the private equity arm of BMCE Capital Group, has announced the signing of a conditional agreement to acquire a stake in Premium Technology &amp; Services (PTS) , a fast-growing Moroccan startup specializing in digital payment solutions. The investment, valued at USD 497,900 (5 million dirhams), is being ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt&#45;based Nowlun Secures $1.7 Million Seed Funding to Revolutionize MENA Logistics Industry</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypt-based-nowlun-secures-1-7-million-seed-funding-to-revolutionize-mena-logistics-industry</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/egypt-based-nowlun-secures-1-7-million-seed-funding-to-revolutionize-mena-logistics-industry</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Middle East and North Africa, December 2024 — Nowlun, a digital freight forwarding platform disrupting the logistics industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has raised $1.7 million in seed funding. The funding round was led by Nama Ventures and A15 , with participation from Sanabil 500 Global and prominent angel investors. The newly ac ]]></description>
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<title>ZSystems Secures $1.5 Million in Seed Funding to Transform Morocco’s Traditional Retail Market</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/zsystems-secures-1-5-million-in-seed-funding-to-transform-moroccos-traditional-retail-market</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/zsystems-secures-1-5-million-in-seed-funding-to-transform-moroccos-traditional-retail-market</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Casablanca, Morocco – ZSystems (Z) , a Morocco-based B2B marketplace transforming traditional retail through technology and innovation, has announced the successful completion of its $1.5 million Seed funding round. The round was led by prominent Morocco-based venture capital firms, including MNF Ventures (via MNF II fund), Witamax (via Funds II an ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Fintech News Egypt, Morocco, ZSystems, Seed Funding</media:keywords>
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<title>EdVentures invests six digits in Schoolz and Ibn Sina Training Academy</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/edventures-invests-six-digits-in-schoolz-and-ibn-sina-training-academy</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/edventures-invests-six-digits-in-schoolz-and-ibn-sina-training-academy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – EdVentures , the leading EdTech-focused corporate venture capital firm in MENA, has announced six-digit investments in two promising EdTech startups through its innovative EdTech Ventures Studio (EDVS) program. This new funding expands EdVentures’ portfolio to a total of 24 startups. Launched earlier this year in partnership with the ]]></description>
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<title>MSMEDA Commits $3 Million to Foundation Ventures Fund to Empower Egyptian Startups</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/msmeda-commits-3-million-to-foundation-ventures-fund-to-empower-egyptian-startups</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/msmeda-commits-3-million-to-foundation-ventures-fund-to-empower-egyptian-startups</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – In a significant step toward boosting Egypt&#039;s entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has announced a $3 million investment in Foundation Ventures Fund . The partnership aims to drive innovation, create jobs, and promote sustainable economic growth in alignment with Egypt’s Visio ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s Talent 360 Secures Six&#45;Figure Investment to Accelerate Expansion in Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-talent-360-secures-six-figure-investment-to-accelerate-expansion-in-saudi-arabia</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-talent-360-secures-six-figure-investment-to-accelerate-expansion-in-saudi-arabia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Talent 360 , a leading provider of integrated HR solutions, has successfully closed a six-figure investment round led by C.STAR, a prominent Saudi business development and startup ecosystem enabler. This strategic partnership will enable Talent 360 to strengthen its presence in Saudi Arabia, play a more integral role in the K ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Egypt’s Talent 360 Secures Six-Figure Investment to Accelerate Expansion in Saudi Arabia</media:keywords>
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<title>Egyptian deep&#45;tech startup ReNile Secures Eight&#45;Figure Funding Led by Keheilan</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egyptian-deep-tech-startup-renile-secures-eight-figure-funding-led-by-keheilan</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/egyptian-deep-tech-startup-renile-secures-eight-figure-funding-led-by-keheilan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – Egyptian deep-tech startup ReNile has announced the successful closure of its first investment round, raising an eight-figure amount in local currency. The funding round was led by Keheilan Fund , a prominent investment entity specializing in deep-tech ventures, under the leadership of Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hamid. Known for championing adv ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Egyptian deep-tech startup ReNile Secures Eight-Figure Funding Led by Keheilan</media:keywords>
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<title>Egypt&#45;based logistics startup Fincart secures Pre&#45;Seed round led by Plus VC</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypt-based-logistics-startup-fincart-secures-pre-seed-round-led-by-plus-vc</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/egypt-based-logistics-startup-fincart-secures-pre-seed-round-led-by-plus-vc</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MENA: Fincart.io, a platform that helps e-commerce SMBs improve shipping and unlock working capital, has announced today that the company has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round for an undisclosed amount. The round was led by Plus VC , the most active VC in the MENA, with participation from leading regional and international investors su ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt&#45;based Simplex secures $13mln investments to build a CNC Factory in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Simplex, a rising startup in the field of CNC machine manufacturing, secures $13 million, as part of Saudi efforts to support and localize advanced industries within the Kingdom. Simplex will use the fund to open a huge factory which set to be built on a 20,000 square meter site in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, will be dedicated to producing advanced  ]]></description>
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<title>Cairo&#45;Based Foundation Ventures Raises $25M To Fund Egypt’s Early And Growth&#45;Stage Startups</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/cairo-based-foundation-ventures-raises-25m-to-fund-egypts-early-and-growth-stage-startups</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo-based venture capital firm Foundation Ventures has raised $25 million through its second fund - FVFII - to support the country&#039;s early and growth-stage startups. The firm&#039;s new fund has attracted investors, including the Egyptian American Enterprise Fund (EAEF), the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), and business ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Cairo-Based Foundation Ventures Raises $25M To Fund Egypt’s Early And Growth-Stage Startups</media:keywords>
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<title>Khazna Closes $16 Million Pre&#45;Series B Round for Egypt Digital Banking License Application and KSA Expansion</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/khazna-closes-16-million-pre-series-b-round-for-egypt-digital-banking-license-application-and-ksa-expansion</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ February 4, 2025 - Khazna , a leading financial Super App that offers easy-to-use, technology-driven financial services to underserved segments, announces closing a $16 million pre-Series B funding round. The round saw participation from new and existing investors including SANAD Fund for MSME, anb Seed Fund (managed by anb Capital), Aljazira Capit ]]></description>
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<title>Raenest Secures $11M Series A Funding to Expand into USA and Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/raenest-secures-11m-series-a-funding-to-expand-into-usa-and-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Lagos, Nigeria: Raenest, the global multi-currency accounts platform for individuals and businesses across Africa, today announced the completion of its $11M Series A funding. The round was led by QED Investors, with participation from Norrsken22, alongside follow-on investment from Ventures Platform, P1 Ventures, and Seedstars. This equity-based c ]]></description>
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<title>Moroccan proptech Agenz secures undisclosed Investment from Renew Capital &#45; Fintech News Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/moroccan-proptech-agenz-secures-undisclosed-investment-from-renew-capital-fintech-news-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Agenz Secures Investment from Renew Capital to Enhance Real Estate Market Transparency in Morocco 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  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:56:22 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Egypt, Middle East, Fintech News Egypt, MENA, Morocco, Agenz, Investment, Funding, Renew Capital</media:keywords>
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<title>Egyptian micro&#45;mobility startup Rabbit Mobility Secures $1.3M in Funding &#45; Fintech News Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egyptian-micro-mobility-startup-rabbit-mobility-secures-1-3m-in-funding-fintech-news-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Rabbit Mobility Secures $1.3M in Funding to Fuel Expansion Across Egypt and North Africa Egyptian micro-mobility startup Rabbit Mobility has raised $1.3 million in a new funding round led by prominent venture capital firm Global 500 and smart asset financing specialists Untapped Global. The round also saw participation from strategic angel investor ]]></description>
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<title>Yellow Card Closes US$33M Series C Funding Round Led by Blockchain Capital to Further Accelerate Growth &#45; Fintech News Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/yellow-card-closes-us33m-series-c-funding-round-led-by-blockchain-capital-to-further-accelerate-growth-fintech-news-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The round, led by Blockchain Capital, brings Yellow Card to US$85 million in completed equity financings JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, October 17, 2024/ -- Yellow Card ( https://YellowCard.io ), the largest and first licensed Stablecoin on/off ramp on the African continent, today announced the closing of its Series C financing. The US $33 million equ ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:56:22 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Banque du Caire Provides 100 Million EGP Funding to Kredit to Boost SME Growth in Egypt &#45; Fintech News Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/banque-du-caire-provides-100-million-egp-funding-to-kredit-to-boost-sme-growth-in-egypt-fintech-news-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ October 22, 2024 — Cairo Kredit , a leading finance company focused on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and affiliated with the GB Capital Group, has announced the successful acquisition of 100 million EGP in funding from Banque du Caire . This new injection of capital is set to fuel the growth of SMEs in Egypt, a sector considered vital to the  ]]></description>
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<title>South Africa’s Pargo expands to Egypt with $4 million fresh Investment &#45; Fintech News Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/south-africas-pargo-expands-to-egypt-with-4-million-fresh-investment-fintech-news-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pargo Expands to Egypt, Launches ‘Collect and Return’ Service at Over 500 Points October 2024 — South Africa’s leading e-commerce logistics company, Pargo , has announced its expansion into Egypt with the official launch of its Collect and Return service, available across 500 Pargo Points. These collection points, established in partnership with lo ]]></description>
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<title>Qatar&#45;Based Startup Pass Raises Over QAR 10 Million to Drive Regional Expansion and Logistics Innovation – Fintech News Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/qatar-based-startup-pass-raises-over-qar-10-million-to-drive-regional-expansion-and-logistics-innovation-fintech-news-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 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 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:56:22 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Morocco’s Cathedis Secure $713,000 in Investment from Fond Capital Venture (FCV) &#45; Fintech News Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/moroccos-cathedis-secure-713000-in-investment-from-fond-capital-venture-fcv-fintech-news-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ BMCE Capital Investments Backs Moroccan Logistics Startup Cathedis with MAD7 Million Investment Casablanca, Morocco – BMCE Capital Investments, the private equity arm of BMCE Capital, has announced a strategic investment in Cathedis , a leading Moroccan last-mile delivery logistics company. The investment, totaling nearly MAD7 million, includes MAD ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt&#45;based Efreshli Secures Seed Round to fuel Expansion led by Algebra Ventures &#45; Fintech News Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypt-based-efreshli-secures-seed-round-to-fuel-expansion-led-by-algebra-ventures-fintech-news-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Efreshli, Egyptian Interior Design Startup, Secures Seed Funding to Expand and Enhance Offerings Cairo, Egypt – Egyptian online interior design startup Efreshli has raised a seed funding round to bolster its product lineup and further enhance its technology-driven platform for home furnishing. Founded by Heba Elgabaly, Efreshli aims to simplify the ]]></description>
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<title>Visa to buy Cybersecurity firm BioCatch for $2.4 Billion Deal amid surge in AI&#45;Powered Scams</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/visa-to-buy-cybersecurity-firm-biocatch-for-2-4-billion-deal-amid-surge-in-ai-powered-scams</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Visa to buy Cybersecurity firm BioCatch for $2.4 Billion Deal amid surge in AI-Powered Scams. ]]></description>
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<title>Moove Raises $250 Million Series C Round at $2.1 Billion Valuation Led by Mubadala Investment Company</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/moove-raises-250-million-series-c-round-at-2-1-billion-valuation-led-by-mubadala-investment-company</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Moove Raises $250 Million Series C Round at $2.1 Billion Valuation Led by Mubadala Investment Company. ]]></description>
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<title>Fasset Hits $1B Valuation as SBI Group Leads $68M Series C to Scale AI&#45;Powered Stablecoin Neobanking</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/fasset-hits-1b-valuation-as-sbi-group-leads-68m-series-c-to-scale-ai-powered-stablecoin-neobanking</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Fasset Hits $1B Valuation as SBI Group Leads $68M Series C to Scale AI-Powered Stablecoin Neobanking. ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;based Blossom Accelerator Launches Blossom Capital to Invest in Saudi and Global AI Startups</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-blossom-accelerator-launches-blossom-capital-to-invest-in-saudi-and-global-ai-startups</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi-based Blossom Accelerator Launches Blossom Capital to Invest in Saudi and Global AI Startups. ]]></description>
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<title>COFE Tech Secures Pre&#45;IPO Funding at $178M Valuation, Targets Saudi IPO by 2029</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/cofe-tech-secures-pre-ipo-funding-at-178m-valuation-targets-saudi-ipo-by-2029</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ COFE Tech, formerly known as COFE App, has closed a pre-IPO funding round at a $178 million valuation. ]]></description>
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<title>Syarah Raises $12 Million from Impact46 to Expand Saudi Arabia’s Digital Car Marketplace</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/syarah-raises-12-million-from-impact46-to-expand-saudi-arabias-digital-car-marketplace</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Arabia-based automotive technology startup Syarah has raised $12 million in a new investment round from Impact46 to accelerate the expansion of its digital marketplace for new and used vehicles across the Kingdom. The stage of the funding round was not disclosed. ]]></description>
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<title>ZIGChain secures Strategic Investment from Laser Digital to build Institutional&#45;Grade Infrastructure for Onchain Finance</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/zigchain-secures-strategic-investment-from-laser-digital-to-build-institutional-grade-infrastructure-for-onchain-finance</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ ZIGChain secures Strategic Investment from Laser Digital to build Institutional-Grade Infrastructure for Onchain Finance. ]]></description>
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<title>Qatar Development Bank Invests in Multiverse Computing’s €500 Million Series C Round</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/qatar-development-bank-invests-in-multiverse-computings-e500-million-series-c-round</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Qatar Development Bank (QDB) has announced its investment in Multiverse Computing, a global leader in efficient and sustainable artificial intelligence and one of Europe’s newest unicorns, during a signing ceremony held in Doha. ]]></description>
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<title>Bahraini startup SOOR Secures Pre&#45;Seed Investment from Spring to Accelerate Insurtech Growth</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/bahraini-startup-soor-secures-pre-seed-investment-from-spring-to-accelerate-insurtech-growth</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bahraini startup SOOR Secures Pre-Seed Investment from Spring to Accelerate Insurtech Growth. ]]></description>
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<title>UAE&#45;Based AI Startup Cobi Raises $1 Million Pre&#45;Seed Funding, led by Lunara Partners</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/uae-based-ai-startup-cobi-raises-1-million-pre-seed-funding-led-by-lunara-partners</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ UAE-based customer intelligence startup Cobi has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Lunara Partners, with participation from Plug and Play, Annex Investments, and Spring. ]]></description>
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<title>Arab Therapy Raises $2 Million Pre&#45;Series A to Expand AI&#45;Powered Mental Health Services Across MENA</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/arab-therapy-raises-2-million-pre-series-a-to-expand-ai-powered-mental-health-services-across-mena</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Arab Therapy Raises $2 Million Pre-Series A to Expand AI-Powered Mental Health Services Across MENA. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Rasmal Ventures joins major global VCs in $45mln series B for Yuno&amp;apos;s Payments Infrastructure</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/rasmal-ventures-joins-major-global-vcs-in-45mln-series-b-for-yunos-payments-infrastructure</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Rasmal Ventures joins major global VCs in $45mln series B for Yuno&#039;s Payments Infrastructure. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>UAE&#45;based Mobility Fintech Startup Naran Secures $10 Million from Landel to scale across LatAm and Africa</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/uae-based-mobility-fintech-startup-naran-secures-10-million-from-landel-to-scale-across-latam-and-africa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Naran, a UAE-based mobility financing and fleet infrastructure platform, raised $10 million in equity and debt financing from Landel, a UAE-based investment firm. ]]></description>
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<title>Pinnacle Launches Saudi Venture Capital Fund Targeting Growth&#45;Stage and Secondary Investments</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/pinnacle-launches-saudi-venture-capital-fund-targeting-growth-stage-and-secondary-investments</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Arabia-based investment firm Pinnacle has launched a venture capital fund focused on growth-stage technology companies and secondary investment opportunities in the Kingdom, aiming to address growing demand for growth capital and liquidity in the country’s maturing venture ecosystem. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Tax Star Raises $1.75m Seed Round to Scale as a Pre&#45;Approved Accredited Service Provider for UAE E&#45;Invoicing</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/tax-star-raises-1-75m-seed-round-to-scale-as-a-pre-approved-accredited-service-provider-for-uae-e-invoicing</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tax Star Raises $1.75m Seed Round to Scale as a Pre-Approved Accredited Service Provider for UAE E-Invoicing. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>A.P. Moller Capital to acquire a majority stake in leading Moroccan logistics company Globex Investissement</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/a-p-moller-capital-to-acquire-a-majority-stake-in-leading-moroccan-logistics-company-globex-investissement</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A.P. Moller Capital to acquire a majority stake in leading Moroccan logistics company Globex Investissement. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Exits MENA to Acquire Avanz Capital Egypt in Multi&#45;Seven&#45;Figure Deal</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/exits-mena-to-acquire-avanz-capital-egypt-in-multi-seven-figure-deal</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Egypt-based investment advisory platform Exits MENA has signed a multi-seven-figure transaction, alongside Avanz Capital Egypt’s existing local management, to acquire Avanz Capital Egypt (ACE), a private equity and asset management firm. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Oraseya Capital Partners with NQubator to Support Early‑Stage Technology Startups in the UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/oraseya-capital-partners-with-nqubator-to-support-early-stage-technology-startups-in-the-uae</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Oraseya Capital Partners with NQubator to Support Early‑Stage Technology Startups in the UAE. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Oraseya Capital</media:keywords>
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<title>MENA&#45;born enterprise voice AI startup HeyBreez Raises $2.5 Million Seed Round Led by Lunara Partners</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mena-born-enterprise-voice-ai-startup-heybreez-raises-2-5-million-seed-round-led-by-lunara-partners</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ MENA-born enterprise voice AI startup HeyBreez Raises $2.5 Million Seed Round Led by Lunara Partners. ]]></description>
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<title>Cyfr Capital Invests in Five Omani Startups Through Seed Fund in Collaboration with  Future Fund Oman</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/cyfr-capital-invests-in-five-omani-startups-through-seed-fund-in-collaboration-with-future-fund-oman</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Oman-based venture capital firm Cyfr Capital has completed investments in five Omani startups through its Seed Fund, in collaboration with Future Fund Oman. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>UAE’s Stellaria Raises $6.8 Million Seed Round to Scale AI&#45;Powered Geospatial Intelligence Platform</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/uaes-stellaria-raises-6-8-million-seed-round-to-scale-ai-powered-geospatial-intelligence-platform</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ UAE-based AI and geospatial intelligence company Stellaria, formerly known as Farmin, has raised $6.8 million (AED25 million) in a seed funding round backed by a group of angel investors, valuing the company at $114.4 million (AED420 million). ]]></description>
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<title>Swvl Secures $13 Million Investment to Accelerate U.S. Expansion and Launch Lending Offering</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/swvl-secures-13-million-investment-to-accelerate-u-s-expansion-and-launch-lending-offering</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dubai-headquartered mobility technology company Swvl Holdings Corp (Nasdaq: SWVL) has secured $13 million through a private investment in public equity (PIPE) led by U.S.-based investment firm Coefficient LP, backed by Egypt’s Sawiris family. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>UAE&#45;based GMNSM Raises $2 Million to Expand Martial Arts and Holistic Education Network Across GCC and Europe</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/uae-based-gmnsm-raises-2-million-to-expand-martial-arts-and-holistic-education-network-across-gcc-and-europ</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ UAE-based martial arts and holistic education company GMNSM has raised $2 million in funding from investment firm VEYRA Capital and a private investor. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>GMNSM</media:keywords>
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<title>HUMAIN Invests in Arabic.AI to Accelerate Arabic and Multilingual Enterprise AI in Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/humain-invests-in-arabic-ai-to-accelerate-arabic-and-multilingual-enterprise-ai-in-saudi-arabia</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/humain-invests-in-arabic-ai-to-accelerate-arabic-and-multilingual-enterprise-ai-in-saudi-arabia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ HUMAIN Invests in Arabic.AI to Accelerate Arabic and Multilingual Enterprise AI in Saudi Arabia. ]]></description>
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<title>Dubai&#45;Based Fitness Software Company Enhance Raises $18.2 Million to Accelerate US Expansion</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/dubai-based-fitness-software-company-enhance-raises-18-2-million-to-accelerate-us-expansion</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dubai-founded fitness technology company Enhance has raised $18.2 million in equity and venture debt as it accelerates the expansion of its personal-training software platform in the United States. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>enhance</media:keywords>
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<title>FlyAkeed Secures $25.15M Growth Funding to Expand Corporate Travel Platform in Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/flyakeed-secures-25-15m-growth-funding-to-expand-corporate-travel-platform-in-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ FlyAkeed, the Saudi corporate-travel technology platform, announced Wednesday from the main stage at LEAP 2026 that it has secured SR94.3 million ($25.15 million) in growth funding. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>NQubator and Da Nang Innovation Startup Support Center Join Forces to Connect UAE and Vietnam Startup Ecosystems</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/nqubator-and-da-nang-innovation-startup-support-center-join-forces-to-connect-uae-and-vietnam-startup-ecosystems</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ NQubator and Da Nang Innovation Startup Support Center Join Forces to Connect UAE and Vietnam Startup Ecosystems. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NQubator</media:keywords>
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<title>Phoenix Venture Partners leads SAV&amp;apos;s $3.5mln Pre&#45;Series A Round to accelerate Expansion Into Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/phoenix-venture-partners-leads-savs-3-5mln-pre-series-a-round-to-accelerate-expansion-into-saudi-arabia</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/phoenix-venture-partners-leads-savs-3-5mln-pre-series-a-round-to-accelerate-expansion-into-saudi-arabia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Phoenix Venture Partners Limited (PVP) has led a US$3.5 million Pre-Series A financing round in Sav, an autonomous consumer fintech platform leveraging artificial intelligence and open finance infrastructure to help consumers save, invest, manage credit, and build wealth through a unified financial ecosystem. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Tarabut Secures US$50 Million in Strategic Financing to Deepen Its Focus on Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/tarabut-secures-us50-million-in-strategic-financing-to-deepen-its-focus-on-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tarabut, the regulated infrastructure platform operating across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain, announced US$50 million (SAR 187 million) in strategic financing from a group of Saudi Arabia’s leading financial institutions and family business groups. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Saudi Fintech Tabby Raises $233 Million at $6.5 Billion Valuation led by Blue Pool Capital</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-fintech-tabby-raises-233-million-at-6-5-billion-valuation-led-by-blue-pool-capital</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Fintech Tabby Raises $233 Million at $6.5 Billion Valuation led by Blue Pool Capital. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tabby</media:keywords>
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<title>UAE AI Startup Synapse Analytics Raises $13 Million Series A to Expand Agentic AI Platform</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/uae-ai-startup-synapse-analytics-raises-13-million-series-a-to-expand-agentic-ai-platform</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ UAE-based AI startup Synapse Analytics has raised $13 million in a Series A funding round led by global technology investment firm Partech, with participation from Algebra Ventures and Silicon Badia. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Synapse Analytics</media:keywords>
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<title>Shorooq and Emirates Growth Fund partners with FMSi to build a regional champion in Fleet Management Solutions</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/shorooq-and-emirates-growth-fund-partners-with-fmsi-to-build-a-regional-champion-in-fleet-management-solutions</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/shorooq-and-emirates-growth-fund-partners-with-fmsi-to-build-a-regional-champion-in-fleet-management-solutions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Shorooq and Emirates Growth Fund partners with FMSi to build a regional champion in Fleet Management Solutions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Saudi Fintech barq Raises $330M Series A at $1.85B Valuation to Expand Digital Financial Platform</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-fintech-barq-raises-330m-series-a-at-1-85b-valuation-to-expand-digital-financial-platform</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ barq, the digital payments company, announced the close of a Series A funding round worth $329.5 million, at a valuation of $1.85 billion, marking a new milestone that reflects the growth the company has achieved since its launch and cements its position among the fastest-growing fintech companies in Saudi Arabia and the region. ]]></description>
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<title>UAE Proptech Keyper Raises $11 Million Series A to Expand Digital Rental Payments Platform</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/uae-proptech-keyper-raises-11-million-series-a-to-expand-digital-rental-payments-platform</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Keyper, the UAE-based proptech company transforming how people rent, manage and own residential property Digital Rental Payments, has raised US$11 million in a Series A funding round led by Speedinvest. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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<title>Think closes MENA&amp;apos;s Largest AI Infrastructure Pre&#45;Seed Round at Over $8 Million</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/think-closes-menas-largest-ai-infrastructure-pre-seed-round-at-over-8-million</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Think, the Saudi-based company building a new generation of intelligent, unified hardware and software infrastructure for artificial intelligence, today announced it has raised over $8 million in pre-seed funding, marking the largest AI infrastructure and deeptech pre-seed round in MENA to date. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Think</media:keywords>
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<title>Morocco&amp;apos;s ORA Technologies Extends Series A to $10 Million to Scale Food Delivery and Digital Wallet</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/moroccos-ora-technologies-extends-series-a-to-10-million-to-scale-food-delivery-and-digital-wallet</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/moroccos-ora-technologies-extends-series-a-to-10-million-to-scale-food-delivery-and-digital-wallet</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Morocco-based super app ORA Technologies has extended its Series A funding round to $10 million after raising an additional $2 million from local investors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ORA Technologies</media:keywords>
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<title>Alibaba&#45;backed Ant International Secures $1.2 Billion to expand global payments</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/alibaba-backed-ant-international-secures-1-2-billion-to-expand-global-payments</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Alibaba Group-backed Ant International said on Monday it had raised about $1.2 billion in an equity financing round, with proceeds earmarked to expand its cross-border payments business and AI-powered commerce solutions globally. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>BlueFive Capital Co&#45;leads $3bln Kling AI Funding Round</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/bluefive-capital-co-leads-3bln-kling-ai-funding-round</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ BlueFive Capital Co-leads $3bln Kling AI Funding Round. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BlueFive Capital</media:keywords>
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<title>Arada launches Arada Capital, a new funds platform which will target real estate opportunities across the Middle East</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/arada-launches-arada-capital-a-new-funds-platform-which-will-target-real-estate-opportunities-across-the-middle-east</link>
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<title>Dubizzle Group Invests in Takeem to Strengthen UAE Rental Protection Ecosystem</title>
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<title>Saudi deep&#45;tech startup Uvera Secures Seed Round from Morgan Stanley, Aramco&amp;apos;s LAB7 and Core Vision</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-deep-tech-startup-uvera-secures-seed-round-from-morgan-stanley-aramcos-lab7-and-core-vision</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi deep-tech startup Uvera Secures Seed Round from Morgan Stanley, Aramco&#039;s LAB7 and Core Vision. ]]></description>
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<title>UAE&#45;Based Planno Secures Strategic Investment from Incubayt to Expand Geospatial AI Solar Platform Across 16 Markets</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/uae-based-planno-secures-strategic-investment-from-incubayt-to-expand-geospatial-ai-solar-platform-across-16-markets</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ UAE-Based Planno Secures Strategic Investment from Incubayt to Expand Geospatial AI Solar Platform Across 16 Markets. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>AVELIN AI Secures $3.7mln pre&#45;seed funding to accelerate sovereign AI Infrastructure for Enterprises and Governments</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/avelin-ai-secures-3-7mln-pre-seed-funding-to-accelerate-sovereign-ai-infrastructure-for-enterprises-and-governments</link>
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<title>Dubai Future District Fund Backs MetaProp Fund IV to Strengthen Dubai’s PropTech Ecosystem</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/dubai-future-district-fund-backs-metaprop-fund-iv-to-strengthen-dubais-proptech-ecosystem</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has committed capital to MetaProp Fund IV L.P., one of the world’s most active and specialised venture capital firms investing in PropTech. ]]></description>
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<title>Azraq Raises Oversubscribed Pre&#45;Seed Round to Build AI&#45;Powered Risk Intelligence Platform for Data Centre Investments</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/azraq-raises-oversubscribed-pre-seed-round-to-build-ai-powered-risk-intelligence-platform-for-data-centre-investments</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Azraq Raises Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Round to Build AI-Powered Risk Intelligence Platform for Data Centre Investments. ]]></description>
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<title>ADI Chain Secures US$50 Million Strategic Investment to Accelerate Global Blockchain Expansion</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/adi-chain-secures-us50-million-strategic-investment-to-accelerate-global-blockchain-expansion</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ ADI Foundation today announced that ADI Chain has secured a strategic investment of USD 50 million, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of one of the region&#039;s fastest-growing institutional blockchain ecosystems. ]]></description>
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<title>GIM Raises US$20 Million Series A as Agentic Investing Enters Live Execution</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/gim-raises-us20-million-series-a-as-agentic-investing-enters-live-execution</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Grace Investment Machine (&quot;GIM&quot;), an AI-native investment technology company building agentic systems for capital markets, today announced the close of its US$20 million Series A financing. ]]></description>
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<title>Mylerz Raises Over $2 Million to Expand E&#45;Commerce Logistics Network in Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mylerz-raises-over-2-million-to-expand-e-commerce-logistics-network-in-egypt</link>
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<title>Uber Seeks to Acquire Delivery Hero in $14.8 Billion Deal, Adding Talabat and HungerStation</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/uber-seeks-to-acquire-delivery-hero-in-14-8-billion-deal-adding-talabat-and-hungerstation</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Uber Seeks to Acquire Delivery Hero in $14.8 Billion Deal, Adding Talabat and HungerStation. ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) Invests in SEEDRA Ventures Fund II to Boost Early&#45;Stage Tech Startups</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-venture-capital-svc-invests-in-seedra-ventures-fund-ii-to-boost-early-stage-tech-startups</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) has announced its investment in SEEDRA Ventures Fund II, a venture capital fund managed by SEEDRA Ventures, an entity licensed by the Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Saudi fintech Fina secures $75M Shariah&#45;Compliant Facility from Fasanara Capital</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-fintech-fina-secures-75m-shariah-compliant-facility-from-fasanara-capital</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-fintech-fina-secures-75m-shariah-compliant-facility-from-fasanara-capital</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Saudi fintech Fina secures $75M Shariah-Compliant Facility from Fasanara Capital. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>Gravitas Protocol: Building the control layer for Shariah&#45;aligned digital&#45;asset settlement</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/gravitas-protocol-building-the-control-layer-for-shariah-aligned-digital-asset-settlement</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/gravitas-protocol-building-the-control-layer-for-shariah-aligned-digital-asset-settlement</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Gravitas Protocol: Building the control layer for Shariah-aligned digital-asset settlement. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gravitas Protocol</media:keywords>
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<title>SkipCash secures strategic investment from QIIB to accelerate future growth and expansion plans</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/skipcash-secures-strategic-investment-from-qiib-to-accelerate-future-growth-and-expansion-plans</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SkipCash,SkipCash secures strategic investment one of Qatar&#039;s leading digital payments companies, today announced that it has secured a strategic investment from Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Abu Dhabi&amp;apos;s Mubadala Capital Partners with Coinbase and KAIO to Launch Tokenized Private Markets Fund</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/abu-dhabis-mubadala-capital-partners-with-coinbase-and-kaio-to-launch-tokenized-private-markets-fund</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Abu Dhabi&#039;s Mubadala Capital Partners with Coinbase and KAIO to Launch Tokenized Private Markets Fund. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>kaio</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>InvestGB receives preliminary approval to Launch the Al Bader KD Islamic GCC Equity Fund</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/investgb-receives-preliminary-approval-to-launch-the-al-bader-kd-islamic-gcc-equity-fund</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/investgb-receives-preliminary-approval-to-launch-the-al-bader-kd-islamic-gcc-equity-fund</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ InvestGB receives preliminary approval to Launch the Al Bader KD Islamic GCC Equity Fund. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Yango Ventures Invests in Egypt’s Fincart in oversubscribed $2.8m Seed Round</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/yango-ventures-invests-in-egypts-fincart-in-oversubscribed-2-8m-seed-round</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Yango Ventures Invests in Egypt’s Fincart in oversubscribed $2.8m Seed Round. ]]></description>
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<title>UAE&amp;apos;s Epic Markets Raises $10 Million Pre&#45;Seed Round Led by Karatage to Build Multi&#45;Asset Brokerage Platform</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/uaes-epic-markets-raises-10-million-pre-seed-round-led-by-karatage-to-build-multi-asset-brokerage-platform</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ UAE&#039;s Epic Markets Raises $10 Million Pre-Seed Round Led by Karatage to Build Multi-Asset Brokerage Platform. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>UAE&amp;apos;s Bundle Raises $5.5 Million Pre&#45;Seed to Launch Blockchain&#45;Powered Rewards Network</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/uaes-bundle-raises-5-5-million-pre-seed-to-launch-blockchain-powered-rewards-network</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/uaes-bundle-raises-5-5-million-pre-seed-to-launch-blockchain-powered-rewards-network</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ UAE&#039;s Bundle Raises $5.5 Million Pre-Seed to Launch Blockchain-Powered Rewards Network. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>HUMAIN Invest and partners with Saudi AI Firm MOZN to Co&#45;Build Enterprise AI Solutions Locally and Globally</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/humain-invest-and-partners-with-saudi-ai-firm-mozn-to-co-build-enterprise-ai-solutions-locally-and-globally</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/humain-invest-and-partners-with-saudi-ai-firm-mozn-to-co-build-enterprise-ai-solutions-locally-and-globally</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ HUMAIN Invest and partners with Saudi AI Firm MOZN to Co-Build Enterprise AI Solutions Locally and Globally. ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Beltone Venture Capital Secures 3.5X Return Through Partial BirdNest Exit</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/beltone-venture-capital-secures-3-5x-return-through-partial-birdnest-exit</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Beltone Venture Capital has announced the successful partial exit from BirdNest, delivering a 3.5x return on invested capital and an 80% internal rate of return (IRR) over a two-year holding period. ]]></description>
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<title>African EV platform Spiro raises $215mln in equity to scale electric mobility and energy infrastructure across Africa</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/african-ev-platform-spiro-raises-215mln-in-equity-to-scale-electric-mobility-and-energy-infrastructure-across-africa</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/african-ev-platform-spiro-raises-215mln-in-equity-to-scale-electric-mobility-and-energy-infrastructure-across-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ African EV platform Spiro raises $215mln in equity to scale electric mobility and energy infrastructure across Africa. ]]></description>
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<title>Hub71 Abu Dhabi startups selects 27 startups for Cohort 18 in first all&#45;international intake after record 2,453 applications</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/hub71-abu-dhabi-startups-selects-27-startups-for-cohort-18-in-first-all-international-intake-after-record-2453-applications</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hub71 Abu Dhabi startups selects 27 startups for Cohort 18 in first all-international intake after record 2,453 applications. ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Egypt’s MNT&#45;Halan Secures Strategic Investment from Al Ahly Capital, Reaffirms $1.4 Billion Valuation</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-mnt-halan-secures-strategic-investment-from-al-ahly-capital-reaffirms-1-4-billion-valuation</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-mnt-halan-secures-strategic-investment-from-al-ahly-capital-reaffirms-1-4-billion-valuation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Egypt’s MNT-Halan Secures Strategic Investment from Al Ahly Capital, Reaffirms $1.4 Billion Valuation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>SICO Capital Introduces Its 3rd Equities Fund – the GCC Dividends Fund</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/sico-capital-introduces-its-3rd-equities-fund-the-gcc-dividends-fund</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/sico-capital-introduces-its-3rd-equities-fund-the-gcc-dividends-fund</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SICO Capital Introduces Its 3rd Equities Fund – the GCC Dividends Fund. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>e&amp;amp; to Sell 12.5% Stake in Careem Technologies to Uber for $100 Million</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/e-to-sell-12-5-stake-in-careem-technologies-to-uber-for-100-million</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/e-to-sell-12-5-stake-in-careem-technologies-to-uber-for-100-million</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (e&amp;amp;) on Monday announced that it has sold a 12.5 per cent stake in Careem Technologies to Uber Technologies in a $100 million (Dh367 million) cash deal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>CargoX Raises $250 million for Autonomous Delivery Platform; Appoints Tomaso Rodriguez as CEO</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/cargox-raises-250-million-for-autonomous-delivery-platform-appoints-tomaso-rodriguez-as-ceo</link>
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<title>UAE&#45;based Zuvees raises $1.6 million to Scale its Global Gifting Platform</title>
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<title>Al Ahly Pharos successfully completes the latest funding round for MNT&#45;Halan, Driving company valuation to $1.4 billion</title>
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<title>Dubai Future District Fund Backs Camber Creek to Accelerate Real Estate Technology Investment from Dubai</title>
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<title>du launches du Ventures, a $50 million Venture Capital Fund, Appoints Shorooq as Manager</title>
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<title>Anara Impact Capital Announces First Close of $48 Million Debut Fund to Back High&#45;Impact Startups Across MENA</title>
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<title>UAE&#45;based CNTXT AI acquires Actualize to strengthen Arabic Voice AI for Enterprise and Government across the GCC</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ UAE-based CNTXT AI acquires Actualize to strengthen Arabic Voice AI for Enterprise and Government across the GCC. ]]></description>
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<title>Edafa Venture Acquires AI Startups Kuadra and IRRI Vision In six&#45;figure deals</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/edafa-venture-acquires-ai-startups-kuadra-and-irri-vision-in-six-figure-deals</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Edafa Venture has announced the acquisition of two artificial intelligence startups operating in the construction and healthcare sectors during the AI Everything Middle East &amp;amp; Africa – Egypt exhibition, organized by GITEX Global in Cairo on February 11–12, 2026. ]]></description>
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<title>19&#45;year&#45;old Jordanian founder Mohammad Alsufi sells AI EdTech startup NoNerds to JoAcademy in $140,000 acquisition</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/19-year-old-jordanian-founder-mohammad-alsufi-sells-ai-edtech-startup-nonerds-to-joacademy-in-140000-acquisition</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jordanian AI founder and researcher Mohammad Alsufi has sold AI-native education platform NoNerds to JoAcademy in a deal valued at $140,000 USD, marking one of the youngest startup acquisitions in the region’s emerging AI sector. ]]></description>
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<title>UAE&#45;based Algebra AI launches with $7mln round to bring AI operations to mid&#45;market businesses</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/uae-based-algebra-ai-launches-with-7mln-round-to-bring-ai-operations-to-mid-market-businesses</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Algebra AI today announces its official launch, emerging from stealth with clients across the financial services, food and beverage, distribution and manufacturing sectors, and $7 million in financing from investors including Infinity Constellation, BECO Capital, Silicon Badia and Waseel Investments. ]]></description>
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<title>Uncovr Raises $7 Million Seed Round to Transform Surgical Documentation with AI</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/uncovr-raises-7-million-seed-round-to-transform-surgical-documentation-with-ai</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Uncovr, an AI-powered surgical intelligence startup founded by Moroccan entrepreneur Ines Iraki, has emerged from stealth with a $7 million seed funding round led by Index Ventures to modernize how surgical procedures are documented and analyzed. ]]></description>
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<title>Hub71 announces support for UAE–India Start&#45;Up Series 2.0 to expand the India–Abu Dhabi Startup Corridor</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hub71 announces support for UAE–India Start-Up Series 2.0 to expand the India–Abu Dhabi Startup Corridor. ]]></description>
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<title>Moroccan proptech Agenz Secures $5 Million from Breega, Attijariwafa Ventures and Saviu Ventures</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Agenz, a Moroccan proptech company specializing in real estate data and transaction digitalization, announces a $5 million funding round backed by Breega, Attijariwafa Ventures and Saviu Ventures. ]]></description>
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<title>UAE&#45;based fintech Sovra secures $2mln+ Pre&#45;Seed led by Pharsalus Capital</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sovra, the fintech platform that provides people with a global dollar account, has raised more than $2 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Pharsalus Capital. ]]></description>
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<title>UAE&#45;based data and AI company CNTXT AI closes $60 Million Series A to deploy sovereign AI globally</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/uae-based-data-and-ai-company-cntxt-ai-closes-60-million-series-a-to-deploy-sovereign-ai-globally</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ CNTXT AI, a UAE-based data and AI company that enables companies and institutions to develop AI solutions while maintaining full sovereignty over their data, announced the successful closing of a $60 million Series A funding round. ]]></description>
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<title>Madkhol Capital Partners with anb Capital and Derayah Financial to Expand expands investment opportunities for Saudi Investors</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/madkhol-capital-partners-with-anb-capital-and-derayah-financial-to-expand-expands-investment-opportunities-for-saudi-investors</link>
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<title>Foodics Completes Full Acquisition of Norma ai, a Greek Data Intelligence Company, Expanding Its Dedicated AI Division</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Foodics, the leading restaurant operations and financial management platform in the MENA region, announced the completion of its full acquisition of Norma AI, a Greece-based artificial intelligence company built for the hospitality and restaurant industry. ]]></description>
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<title>Robo.ai to Acquire QC Capital in $60 Million Share Deal to Expand Global AI Robotics Platform</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/robo-ai-to-acquire-qc-capital-in-60-million-share-deal-to-expand-global-ai-robotics-platform</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Robo.ai to Acquire QC Capital in $60 Million Share Deal to Expand Global AI Robotics Platform. ]]></description>
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<title>IMAN Holdings Plans $100 Million Fundraise to Expand AI&#45;Powered Islamic Banking Into the GCC</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/iman-holdings-plans-100-million-fundraise-to-expand-ai-powered-islamic-banking-into-the-gcc</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ IMAN Holdings has announced plans to raise $100mn to accelerate the development and expansion of its AI-powered Islamic banking platform, with a focus on entering GCC markets. ]]></description>
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<title>Tunisia&#45;based RoboCare Secures Six&#45;Figure Investment from 216 Capital to Expand Across Africa and Middle East</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/tunisia-based-robocare-secures-six-figure-investment-from-216-capital-to-expand-across-africa-and-middle-east</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tunisia-based agritech startup RoboCare has secured a six-figure investment from venture capital firm 216 Capital to support its next phase of growth and accelerate expansion into African and Middle Eastern markets. ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&#45;Based Revora Secures $2 Million In Seed Round For Expansion and Product Development</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-based-revora-secures-2-million-in-seed-round-for-expansion-and-product-development</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Arabia-based artificial intelligence (AI)-native e-commerce operating platform Revora has raised $2 million in a seed funding round, bringing its total funding to date to $2.5 million. ]]></description>
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<title>AXON Secures SAR 4 Million Investment to build the next generation of cross&#45;border payments</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/axon-secures-sar-4-million-investment-to-build-the-next-generation-of-cross-border-payments</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ AXON Secures SAR 4 Million Investment to build the next generation of cross-border payments. ]]></description>
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<title>Beltone Venture Capital Backs Egyptian homegrown champions ariika and Lychee Expansion into Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/beltone-venture-capital-backs-egyptian-homegrown-champions-ariika-and-lychee-expansion-into-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Egyptian homegrown champions backed to accelerate Saudi expansion as Beltone Venture Capital cements its role as the region&#039;s leading builder of consumer powerhouses. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Beltone</media:keywords>
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<title>Egypt&amp;apos;s BrainsMingle secures $400,000 Seed Investment from BasharSoft Group</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-brainsmingle-secures-400000-seed-investment-from-basharsoft-group</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ BrainsMingle.com, an AI-driven, video-first professional network designed to prioritize authentic human connection, today announced a $400,000 strategic seed investment from BasharSoft Group. ]]></description>
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<title>Ruya Partners Provides $15 Million Private Credit Facility to AI Policy Intelligence Firm Whiteshield</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/ruya-partners-private-credit-facility-whiteshield</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/ruya-partners-private-credit-facility-whiteshield</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ruya Partners Provides $15 Million Private Credit Facility to AI Policy Intelligence Firm Whiteshield. ]]></description>
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<title>Agricultural Assets Token Exchange secures $2.8mln in oversubscribed round led by Tawuniya to develop the world’s first regulated agricultural exchange</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/agricultural-assets-token-exchange-secures-2-8mln-in-oversubscribed-round-led-by-tawuniya-to-develop-the-worlds-first-regulated-agricultural-exchange</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/agricultural-assets-token-exchange-secures-2-8mln-in-oversubscribed-round-led-by-tawuniya-to-develop-the-worlds-first-regulated-agricultural-exchange</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Agricultural Assets Token Exchange secures $2.8mln in oversubscribed round led by Tawuniya to develop the world’s first regulated agricultural exchange. ]]></description>
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<title>VAP Group Launches VAP Ventures to back 100 Startups by 2030</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/vap-group-launches-vap-ventures-to-back-100-startups-by-2030</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/vap-group-launches-vap-ventures-to-back-100-startups-by-2030</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ VAP Group announced the launch of VAP Ventures, its dedicated investment arm, marking a significant milestone in the company&#039;s evolution from building global platforms for innovation to directly supporting the founders shaping the future of technology. ]]></description>
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<title>Beltone VC and UAE&amp;apos;s Citadel International Exit Bosta with 75% IRR in Fifth Successful Exit Since 2023</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Beltone Venture Capital and UAE-based Citadel International Holdings’ joint fund have successfully exited Bosta, delivering an outstanding 75% IRR. ]]></description>
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<title>Comfi raises US$65mln pre&#45;series A round to scale SME capital across MENA</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Comfi raises US$65mln pre-series A round to scale SME capital across MENA. ]]></description>
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<title>Bahrain&#45;Based Foodtech Lola Raises $3 Million Seed Round Led by Vision Ventures</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/bahrain-based-foodtech-lola-raises-3-million-seed-round-led-by-vision-ventures</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bahrain-founded D2C foodtech startup Lola has raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by Vision Ventures, with participation from Aljazira Capital, Seedra Ventures, and Plus VC, alongside other investors. ]]></description>
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<title>OGold secures strategic investment from Silicon Valley’s Plug and Play Ventures to scale global &amp;amp; silver ecosystem</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/ogold-secures-strategic-investment-from-silicon-valleys-plug-and-play-ventures-to-scale-global-silver-ecosystem</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ OGold secures strategic investment from Silicon Valley’s Plug and Play Ventures to scale global &amp;amp; silver ecosystem. ]]></description>
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<title>Shorooq Backs South Korean Chazm in $10.3mln deal to redefine vehicle ownership through data&#45;driven lifecycle management</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/shorooq-backs-south-korean-chazm-in-10-3mln-deal-to-redefine-vehicle-ownership-through-data-driven-lifecycle-management</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Shorooq Backs South Korean Chazm in $10.3mln deal to redefine vehicle ownership through data-driven lifecycle management. ]]></description>
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<title>UAE&#45;based gifting marketplace Udora Raises $10 Million to Accelerate Middle East Expansion, Eyes Saudi Launch in Q3 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ UAE-based gifting marketplace Udora Raises $10 Million to Accelerate Middle East Expansion, Eyes Saudi Launch in Q3 2026. ]]></description>
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<title>SIIN SECURES NEW FUNDING, BRINGING TOTAL CAPITAL TO $3M TO SCALE LIVE COMMERCE IN THE GCC</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Siin, the fastest-growing live shopping marketplace in MENA, today announced new funding, bringing its total capital raised to $3 million. ]]></description>
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<title>Led by Moroccan Founders Davis AI Raises $5.5 Million Pre&#45;Seed to Accelerate Real Estate Development with AI</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Davis AI, a proptech startup focused on transforming early-stage real estate development and architectural design, has emerged from stealth with a $5.5 million pre-seed funding round. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:07 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Saudi healthtech startup Madeed closes $925K pre&#45;seed to scale personalised preventive healthcare in KSA</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-healthtech-startup-madeed-closes-925k-pre-seed-to-scale-personalised-preventive-healthcare-in-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi healthtech startup Madeed closes $925K pre-seed to scale personalised preventive healthcare in KSA. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:07 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>CredibleX announces Series A round with Mubadala as lead investor to accelerate SME financing in the UAE</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ CredibleX today announced its Series A funding round led by Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, with participation from existing investor Further Ventures as part of a broader USD 15 million equity raise. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:07 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>SHUAA Capital Partners with Key Capital to Advance Venture Capital Secondaries Market Across MENA and EMEA</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/shuaa-capital-partners-with-key-capital-to-advance-venture-capital-secondaries-market-across-mena-and-emea</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SHUAA Capital Partners with Key Capital to Advance Venture Capital Secondaries Market Across MENA and EMEA. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:07 +0500</pubDate>
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