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Startups
+3
Nov 11, 2025
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Irish firm Quintas Capital invests $18 million in UAE e-commerce business Petal Group
The deal marks Quintas Capital’s first managed equity investment as it eyes cross-border growth across the Irish–Middle Eastern corridor.
Startups
+3
Nov 7, 2025
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Saudi VC firm SVC eyes $3 billion target by 2030 as over a dozen portfolio companies prepare IPOs
SVC Chief Executive Nabeel Koshak revealed that more than 13 of the companies in its portfolio have begun preparations for an initial public offering on the sidelines of the Private Capital Forum in Riyadh.
Fintech
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Nov 4, 2025
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Ora Technologies and Azur Innovation Fund acquire Cathedis in Morocco’s first locally funded startup consolidation
Founded in 2023 by Omar Alami, ORA offers an integrated app combining peer-to-peer payments, e-commerce, on-demand services, and a forthcoming digital wallet.
Startups
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Nov 4, 2025
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Bonat raises $6M Series A to expand its AI-powered customer engagement platform across Saudi and the GCC
Founded in 2019 by Saud Binsaeed, Bonat helps merchants turn walk-ins into loyal customers using AI-driven analytics, behaviour-based marketing, and digital wallet integrations.
Fintech
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Nov 4, 2025
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3 min read
Stream raises $4M seed round led by Outliers VC to automate recurring payments for MENA businesses
Founded in 2024 by Ibrahim Aldlaigan, Stream provides a platform that helps businesses manage the entire billing and payment lifecycle, from issuing invoices and scheduling recurring payments to reconciliation and cash flow tracking, without relying on third-party apps.
Data
+5
Oct 29, 2025
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29 min read
The MENA Diaspora 50
Meet 50 of the world’s highest-potential tech startups led by MENA diaspora founders.
Startups
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Oct 29, 2025
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3 min read
HUMAIN accelerates Saudi AI play with data-centre pact, OS launch, Aramco equity move & Qualcomm tie-up
The firm, founded earlier this year by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced that Saudi Aramco will acquire a significant minority stake in the company while PIF retains majority ownership.
Fintech
+4
Oct 29, 2025
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2 min read
Tabby hits $4.5B valuation in secondary share sale backed by HSG and Boyu Capital
The deal comes just months after Tabby’s $160 million Series E in February 2025, which valued the company at $3.3 billion
Contech
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Oct 28, 2025
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BRKZ secures $30M growth debt from Stride Ventures to expand financing infrastructure in Saudi construction
The new facility follows its $17 million Series A extension in February and brings total capital raised to over $52 million.
