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Agritech
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Jun 29, 2025
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2 min read
AgriCash raises seed funding to expand agri-fintech platform across Egypt and beyond
Founded by Dr. Diaa Youssef and Dr. Mostafa El-Sahli, the startup offers interest-free BNPL financing, crop insurance, and AI-powered tools to over 1,500 farmers.
Gaming
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Jun 27, 2025
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2 min read
Impact46 backs Spekter Games in $5M seed round to expand global gaming footprint
The investment into Taehoon Kim’s web3-hybrid gaming startup follows Impact46’s launch of a $40M gaming fund earlier this year.
Startups
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Jun 26, 2025
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2 min read
PoliCloud raises €7.5M led by Global Ventures to scale sovereign, eco-friendly cloud infrastructure across Europe
The France-based startup, founded by David Gurlé, will use the funding to expand its decentralised cloud platform, reduce reliance on US hyperscalers, and meet rising AI-driven compute demand.
Fintech
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Jun 25, 2025
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9 min read
Valu and the Discipline Engine
Inside Valu’s EGX debut: With Amazon now on the cap table, we unpack the model behind Egypt’s most disciplined fintech, covering product strategy, underwriting logic, unit economics, investor dynamics, and the operators running the machine.
Startups
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Jun 24, 2025
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2 min read
AppliedAI closes oversubscribed $55M Series A with backing from MEVP, G42, Bessemer, and e&
The Abu Dhabi-based automation startup, founded in the UK in 2021, will use the funding to expand internationally and scale AI tools for regulated sectors across MENA.
Fintech
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Jun 24, 2025
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2 min read
Equivator invests $8M in Related to scale loyalty and fintech solutions across Saudi Arabia
The UAE-based company has acquired B2C player Uplines and will launch new AI and blockchain-powered products as part of its regional expansion strategy.
Startups
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Jun 24, 2025
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3 min read
Morni raises undisclosed investment from STV to expand mobility platform across MENA
The deal was led through STV’s newly launched $100M NICE fund, a non-dilutive capital vehicle backed by SAB Invest and NTDP to support high-growth Saudi tech startups.
Iraq
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Jun 24, 2025
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2 min read
Netaj launches Nawat, a new venture studio for Iraqi startups
The Baghdad-based firm will support up to 40 startups annually through a hands-on model combining mentorship, product development, and investment.
Funding
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Jun 23, 2025
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2 min read
Roomz.rent raises pre-seed from Qora71 to bring flexible co-living to MENA
The platform matches tenants with compatible flatmates and removes common pain points like large upfront costs, rigid leases, and unreliable listings, positioning itself as a tech-enabled alternative to traditional urban rentals.
News
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Jun 23, 2025
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3 min read
Stryde acquires Qora71 to launch new venture capital arm, Stryde71
Stryde71 will combine Qora71’s syndicate-led investment model with Stryde’s end-to-end infrastructure for global deal access, including co-investment opportunities for both qualified and retail investors.
VC
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Jun 23, 2025
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3 min read
VC React Podcast (Episode #39)
This week on VC React, we unpack Valu’s unconventional path to the EGX, decode what OCTA’s $20M credit line says about the future of startup finance, explore why “boring” startups might be the smartest bets, and break down Amjad Masad’s Replit teaming up with Saudi’s new AI powerhouse, HUMAIN.
