M&A
Fintech
+4
Dec 5, 2025
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CoinMENA acquired by Paribu in up to $240M deal, marking Türkiye’s largest fintech transaction
The Turkish crypto giant gains VARA and Bahrain licenses through its purchase of CoinMENA, expanding regulated operations into the MENA region as consolidation accelerates across digital asset markets.
Startups
+3
Dec 3, 2025
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3 min read
GlobalFoundries acquires Egypt’s InfiniLink months after its $10M seed round
The Cairo chip startup gives GlobalFoundries new silicon photonics design depth as AI data centres shift from copper to optical interconnects.
News
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Nov 12, 2025
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3 min read
DataCamp acquires UAE’s Optima in $15 million deal to embed AI-native learning into its global platform
The US edtech company will integrate Optima’s adaptive AI technology and launch free data and AI courses for UAE educators, students, and government employees as part of its first regional initiative.
Fintech
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Nov 4, 2025
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2 min read
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.
Fintech
+4
Oct 21, 2025
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2 min read
Qashio acquires Saudi fintech Sanad Cash to accelerate KSA expansion
The acquisition comes shortly after Qashio raised approximately $19.8 million in fresh funding in May.
AI
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Jul 18, 2025
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3 min read
Meta acquires PlayAI, the voice AI startup co-founded by Egyptian engineer Mahmoud Felfel
While financial terms were not disclosed, the acquisition comes just months after PlayAI raised $21 million in seed funding from Kindred Ventures, 500 Global, Y Combinator, and others.
