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Stitch raises $10 million seed to extend services to emerging markets: bit.ly/45rA7RZ Saudi Arabia-based fintech infrastructure platform Stitch has raised a $10 million seed round from investors including Arbor Ventures, COTU Ventures, Raed Ventures, and Saudi Venture

Bloomspoon attracts $218,000 investment on Shark Tank: wamda.com/2025/05/blooms… UAE-based greentech Bloomspoon has secured a $218,000 investment in exchange for 49% equity during Season 3 of Shark Tank Dubai. Founded in 2023 by Mostafa Khattab, Bloomspoon creates reusable

Qashio closes $19.8 million round to accelerate expansion into Saudi Arabia: bit.ly/43yyuPY UAE-based fintech Qashio has raised $19.8 million in a mix of equity and non-equity funding, led by existing investor Rocketship VC, with participation from MoreThan Capital,

MENA startups raised $289 million in May 2025, led by Egypt: bit.ly/43PBJ5U The startup ecosystem in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) showed renewed momentum in May 2025, raising a total of $289 million across 44 deals. This marks a 25% increase from April and a

The startup ecosystem in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) showed renewed momentum in May 2025, raising a total of $289 million across 44 deals. This marks a 25% increase from April and a slight 2% uptick year-on-year. Debt financing made up just 9% of the overall

The future of MENA SMEs depends on smarter CFO tools: bit.ly/4kUcu94 "SMEs are a major contributor to MENA’s economy, yet they remain significantly underserved by traditional financial institutions. This presents a clear opportunity for fintechs to tailor solutions that

Lottery.com has signed a $2.5 million agreement to acquire a 90% stake in Nook Holdings, a sports and wellness incubator based in Dubai, founded by Ravi Bhusari. wamda.com/2025/06/lotter…

Startups in MENA can't afford to overlook customer experience (CX). It's no longer a luxury; it's a necessity. From day one, building seamless, human-centered experiences drives loyalty, growth, and word-of-mouth success. Learn more here: wamda.com/2025/06/startu… #MENAStartups

French-Lebanese fintech XFOLIO has raised $2 million in Seed funding from Middle East Venture Partners (Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)). wamda.com/2025/06/xfolio…

UAE-based infrastructure provider SaturnX has raised $3 million in seed funding, led by White Star Capital with participation from institutional investors. wamda.com/2025/06/saturn…

Swypex rolls out spend control card in Egypt: bit.ly/3SWS4Aw Swypex has launched Egypt's first Approval-Based Limits Card, revolutionizing how businesses manage spending. Available through the new Swypex Premium subscription, this innovative card allows finance teams to

AI-powered proptech Prop-AI secures $1.5 million pre-seed: bit.ly/4n8g0yE UAE-based proptech Prop-AI has raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round, led by Plus VC, with participation from Joa Capital, Select Ventures, Oraseya Capital, Plug & Play, and angel

Egyptian fintech Valu has officially begun trading on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX): bit.ly/45vVIc8 ◾ The listing was executed via an in-kind dividend distribution: EFG Holding distributed 20.488% of Valu’s share capital to its shareholders, allowing them to own direct

MEVP joins AppliedAI's Series A round: bit.ly/4etUuk3 UAE's Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) has joined AppliedAI's $55 million Series A round, along with G42, Bessemer Venture Partners, and strategic partner e&. The round was oversubscribed. Founded in 2021 in the UK by Arya H.

Aria Ventures launches $1 million fund to bolster deeptech investment in Egypt: bit.ly/44gjUwZ Aria Ventures, an Egypt-based venture studio focused on building deeptech startups, has announced the launch of a $1 million (EGP 50 million) investment to support promising

Read the full article: bit.ly/4kr8ooE Food tech is revolutionizing the F&B sector in MENA. As the industry embraces AI, data analytics, and digital tools, restaurants are achieving new levels of efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. From AI-powered forecasting

Jadwa leads $50 million investment in Saudi fueltech PetroApp: bit.ly/4lrxBzY Jadwa Investment has led a $50 million investment in @PetroApp, Saudi Arabia’s digital fuel and fleet management platform, via its GCC Diversified Private Equity Fund. Bunat Ventures also

MENA startups raised $52 million in June 2025, the steepest monthly drop in a year: bit.ly/4lhsanG Startup funding across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region plummeted in June 2025, with only $52 million raised across 37 deals—an 82% decline month-on-month

📉MENA startup funding saw one of its sharpest drops in June 2025, with only $51.8M raised across 37 deals—an 82% decline month-on-month and a 55% drop compared to last year. The UAE reclaimed its top spot, contributing over 70% of total funding, while Egypt followed with a