December 27, 2024 Alif announced it had raised a $20 mln debt investment from Accial Capital, a US-based impact private credit fund manager. The deal was facilitated with advisory support from Nairang Capital and TMT Global Advisors. The funds will be allocated to enhance Alif’s Nasiya service’s capabilities, strengthen its market position, and promote financial […]
Singapore Locad targets Middle East expansion with new $9 million pre-Series B Funding
Locad, a leading provider of Cloud Supply Chain-as-a-Service solutions, has raised $9 million in its pre-Series B funding round. The investment was co-led by Global Ventures and existing backer Reefknot Investments, with participation from Sumitomo Equity Ventures, Antler Elevate, Febe Ventures, and JG Summit. The funds will drive Locad’s international expansion, beginning with the UAE […]
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 – Fintech News UAE
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 Ventures, among others. This brings Lean’s total funding to […]
Jordan-based Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) Invests $5 Million in Rua Growth I LP to Drive Growth of Jordanian Startups
Amman, Jordan — The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF), Jordan’s largest investment fund, has announced a $5 million investment in Rua Growth I LP, a $45 million venture capital fund focused on Marketplaces, Fintech, Enterprise Solutions, and SaaS. This partnership is part of ISSF’s ongoing commitment to fostering early-stage and growth-stage startups within the […]
Qatar-Based Startup Pass Raises Over QAR 10 Million to Drive Regional Expansion and Logistics Innovation
Doha, Qatar – Pass, Qatar’s leading tech-driven logistics startup, has successfully raised more than 10 million Qatari riyals in its latest investment round, marking a significant milestone as it ramps up its regional expansion. The fresh funding will empower Pass to accelerate development of advanced logistics solutions and improve fast, reliable delivery services, ultimately enhancing […]
Pakistani Startup “BuyPass.ai” Secures Angel Investment to Revolutionize eCommerce Across GCC and Asia
October 2024 – BuyPass.ai, a stealth-mode startup based in Pakistan, has successfully closed an angel funding round, setting the stage to reshape the eCommerce landscape across the GCC and Asia. The venture is founded by Muhammad Ammar Hassan, a former executive at OLX (Prosus) and Daraz (Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group), who brings over a decade of […]
Moroccan proptech Agenz secures undisclosed Investment from Renew Capital
October 15, 2024 – Agenz, a data-driven platform that delivers real-time property valuations and market insights in Morocco, has announced its latest undisclosed investment from Renew Capital. The funding will enable the platform to expand its reach and enhance its suite of services, aimed at bringing transparency and clarity to the country’s real estate sector. […]
Dubai 4Partners secures $3.6M to address the surge in Mobile and Cross-Border E-Commerce
Dubai, UAE – October 10, 2024 – 4Partners, a Dubai-based dropshipping platform, has successfully raised $3.6 million in a funding round aimed at accelerating its entry into the UAE market and driving its regional growth and expansion plans. With this fresh capital, the company is set to empower businesses of all sizes to quickly launch […]
QPay Secures Seed Funding Led by Cyfr Capital to Revolutionize Oman Fintech Sector
Muscat, Oman – QPay, Oman’s newly licensed ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) financial services provider, has announced the successful close of its seed funding round, led by Cyfr Capital. The investment marks a significant milestone for QPay, with this funding being part of Future Fund Oman (FFO)’s strategic mission to foster growth and innovation within […]
Farmdar, Pakistan Agritech Startup Secures Pre-Series A Funding Led by Silicon Valley’s Moment Ventures
Palo Alto, California – October 4, 2024Farmdar, a Pakistani agritech startup leveraging AI and space technologies to optimize agricultural productivity, has successfully raised a pre-Series A undisclosed funding round led by Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm, Moment Ventures. The round also saw participation from existing investor Indus Valley Capital. This marks the first Silicon Valley-led […]