Funding
Startups
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Dec 19, 2025
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Egypt’s Nawah Scientific raises $23M Series A as it marks a decade in deeptech labs
Founded in 2015 by Omar Shokry Saqr, Nawah operates a cloud lab model that allows researchers and companies to access advanced scientific and industrial testing services remotely.
Startups
+3
Dec 17, 2025
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Egypt’s iVoiceUp raises funding led by A15 to scale AI-powered whistleblowing platform across MENA
The Cairo-founded ethics and compliance startup will use the new capital to expand in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and roll out advanced AI-driven case management and anonymity features for enterprises.
Algeria
+3
Dec 17, 2025
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Algerian traveltech VOLZ raises $5m Series A in country’s largest local-currency startup round
The Algiers-based startup, which enables flight bookings in dinars via online payments or cash on delivery, plans to deepen its domestic footprint and expand across North and West Africa following a landmark raise led by Tell Group-backed investors.
Startups
+5
Dec 9, 2025
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UAE proptech Byit Capital raises $1.1M to scale its agent-first brokerage model across the Gulf
Backed by A15, Beltone Holding and angels, Byit plans rapid expansion into Saudi Arabia after growing its network to more than 40,000 freelance brokers.
Startups
+3
Dec 5, 2025
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UAE renovation-tech startup Reno raises $4M to expand its end-to-end home upgrade platform across the GCC
Backed by Sanabil 500, Hub71 and Plus VC, Reno will use the new capital to scale its renovation operating system, launch an AI-powered design app and grow its footprint across Gulf markets.
Startups
+3
Dec 4, 2025
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Lebanese founder Tarek Mansour’s Kalshi raises $1B at an $11B valuation as prediction markets go mainstream
The latest round was led by Paradigm, with participation from Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, CapitalG and several returning investors.
Fintech
+3
Dec 4, 2025
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3 min read
Zazu raises $1M pre-seed to build a Mercury-style financial operating system for African SMEs
Zazu is targeting what economists call Africa’s “missing middle”: the continent’s 50 million SMEs that sit between micro-entrepreneurs served by mobile money and large enterprises supported by commercial banks.
Startups
+3
Dec 3, 2025
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Egypt’s Rology raises growth round from Philips Foundation, J&J, Sanofi and MIT Solve to scale AI-enabled teleradiology
The Cairo startup, which acquired Saudi Arabia’s Arkan United last year, will use the funding to expand access to rapid, AI-driven radiology across MEA and strengthen its position in Saudi Arabia.
Startups
+4
Dec 3, 2025
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3 min read
Saudi cybersecurity startup COGNNA raises $9.2M Series A to scale AI-led security operations
Impact46 doubles-down as COGNNA pushes into global markets with its agentic SOC platform, promising faster threat detection and lower security operations costs.
Fintech
+4
Nov 27, 2025
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3 min read
Saudi-based Erad secures $125M facility from Jefferies and Channel to scale embedded SME finance across the GCC
The capital will expand erad’s embedded finance solutions into new B2B verticals including manufacturing, logistics, distribution and real estate services, with financing ticket sizes of up to SAR 10 million.
Contech
+3
Nov 25, 2025
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2 min read
Buildroid AI emerges from stealth with $2M pre-Seed led by Tim Draper to deploy AI robotics in UAE construction
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.
Startups
+4
Nov 25, 2025
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2 min read
Strataphy raises $6M Seed to develop geothermal cooling systems for data centres and industrial infrastructure
Outliers VC leads investment to scale subsurface-powered cooling technology across Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Startups
+3
Nov 25, 2025
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2 min read
Founders Fund leads $11.7M Series A in Mnzil, marking its first lead investment in Saudi Arabia
The US firm, known for backing SpaceX, Airbnb and OpenAI, will support Mnzil’s expansion of workforce housing solutions across the GCC.
Startups
+3
Nov 21, 2025
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Kingpin raises $3.5M Seed to scale AI-native B2B retail platform globally
The UAE-based startup will expand from the Middle East into Europe and North America as it builds AI-powered infrastructure for global distribution.
Healthtech
+3
Nov 19, 2025
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Nabta Health raises $2M pre-Series A to scale AI-powered women’s health platform
The UAE-based startup brings total funding to USD 4.5 million as it accelerates a hybrid care model spanning digital, at-home and in-clinic services across MEA.
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 4, 2025
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2 min read
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
+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
+4
Oct 28, 2025
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2 min read
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.
Startups
+3
Oct 23, 2025
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1 min read
Property Finder secures $250M in debt financing; backs fractional real estate platform Stake
Thecommitment from Ares Credit Funds will be used to accelerate regional expansion and product innovation, with spend earmarked for AI-driven solutions, marketing, branding, and strategic partnerships.
Startups
+4
Oct 21, 2025
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1 min read
CADO raises $4.5M pre-seed to expand gifting platform into Saudi Arabia and New York
Founded in 2019 by Leila Al Marashi, CADO combines creativity, logistics, and technology to modernise corporate gifting, with the goal of making it more intelligent and emotionally meaningful.
