Startups
Startups
+4
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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3 min read
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.
Fintech
+4
Dec 5, 2025
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3 min read
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 5, 2025
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2 min read
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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3 min read
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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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.
Startups
+3
Dec 3, 2025
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2 min read
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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2 min read
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.
Fintech
+3
Nov 14, 2025
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3 min read
Lean Technologies eyes new bets ahead of potential IPO
Saudi fintech wants to push beyond open banking as it preps for a future listing, with CEO Hisham Al-Falih signalling a wider product roadmap.
Fintech
+3
Nov 14, 2025
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3 min read
Saudi BNPL Tamara turns profitable in 9M 2025 as revenue doubles and credit costs fall
Tamara doubled revenue and delivered its first sustained profit in Q3 2025, supported by the arrival of one of the Middle East’s largest BNPL financing facilities.
Startups
+3
Nov 11, 2025
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2 min read
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 7, 2025
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2 min read
Saudi VC firm SVC eyes $3 billion target by 2030 as over a dozen portfolio companies prepare IPOs
SVC Chief Executive Nabeel Koshak revealed that more than 13 of the companies in its portfolio have begun preparations for an initial public offering on the sidelines of the Private Capital Forum in Riyadh.
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
+3
Nov 4, 2025
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3 min read
Stream raises $4M seed round led by Outliers VC to automate recurring payments for MENA businesses
Founded in 2024 by Ibrahim Aldlaigan, Stream provides a platform that helps businesses manage the entire billing and payment lifecycle, from issuing invoices and scheduling recurring payments to reconciliation and cash flow tracking, without relying on third-party apps.
Startups
+3
Oct 29, 2025
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29 min read
The MENA Diaspora 50
Meet 50 of the world’s highest-potential tech startups led by MENA diaspora founders.
Startups
+2
Oct 29, 2025
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3 min read
HUMAIN accelerates Saudi AI play with data-centre pact, OS launch, Aramco equity move & Qualcomm tie-up
The firm, founded earlier this year by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced that Saudi Aramco will acquire a significant minority stake in the company while PIF retains majority ownership.
