Contech
+2

Dec 15, 2025
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1 min read
Ibrahim Manna, who led Careem’s expansion across 11 of its 15 markets, joins the podcast. He is now the Founder and CEO of BRKZ, a Saudi-based construction tech company that has raised over $50 million to tackle inefficiencies in construction procurement.

Contech
+3

Nov 25, 2025
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2 min read
The startup, founded by the builders behind Mighty Buildings and Glance Clock, is piloting its first block-laying robot and targeting the UAE’s $42.75 billion construction market.

Contech
+4

Oct 28, 2025
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2 min read
The new facility follows its $17 million Series A extension in February and brings total capital raised to over $52 million.

Contech
+4

Sep 8, 2025
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2 min read
Founded in 2024 by Ahmed Rian and Abdulaziz Almubayad, the startup addresses inefficiencies in the Kingdom’s fragmented construction supply chain by creating a digital marketplace that links wholesale suppliers of building materials with retailers and real estate developers.

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