UAE
Startups
+5
Dec 9, 2025
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2 min read
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.
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 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.
Healthtech
+3
Nov 19, 2025
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2 min read
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.
News
+2
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.
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
+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.
News
+2
Oct 21, 2025
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2 min read
Crescent Enterprises launches $68M investment programme to scale CE-Creates venture studio
The move comes alongside the appointment of Rakhil Fernando as Head of CE-Creates, signalling a more aggressive build-out of the platform.
Startups
+4
Oct 21, 2025
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2 min read
Cercli raises $12M Series A to build AI-native HR stack for MENA
Founded by Akeed Azmi and David Reche, former operators at Careem, Cercli develops AI-driven tools for payroll, compliance, and human resources management.
Startups
+3
Oct 17, 2025
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2 min read
Tabby deploys NVIDIA HGX to build sovereign AI infrastructure in GCC
The fund will focus on sectors including consumer, healthcare, logistics, and business services. It targets established companies with scale and maturity, with a clear path to IPOs or strategic exits within three to five years.
Startups
+3
Oct 15, 2025
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2 min read
Prosus-backed Dubizzle kicks off $2B Dubai IPO process
Dubizzle intends to offer about 30.3% of its share capital, roughly 1.25 billion shares, consisting of both new shares and existing shareholder sales. Prosus N.V., its largest shareholder, has committed to invest $100 million in the IPO.
News
+2
Oct 10, 2025
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2 min read
Cerebras withdraws IPO filing after $1B raise amid G42 scrutiny
G42 accounted for 87% of the company’s revenue in the first half of 2024, a customer concentration flagged as a material risk in its IPO filings.
