Startups
+3

Aug 8, 2025
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2 min read
Co‐founded in 2024 by Ahmed Baqer (ex‐Careem Iraq, Northladder) and Mehrshad Pezeshk (15+ years in tech‐driven logistics), Boxy aims to unify Iraq’s 1,500+ last‐mile couriers into a single intelligent shipping platform.

Fintech
+5

Jul 2, 2025
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3 min read
Launched in 2025 by Iraqi-American banker Hussain Qaragholi, InstaBank aims to deliver scalable, AI-powered financial services to Iraq’s underserved population.

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