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Syarah Raises $60 Million in Latest Funding Round in KSA
Syarah, a leading autotech platform based in Saudi Arabia, has successfully raised $60 million in a Series C funding round. This significant investment was led by Artal Capital, with notable participation from Elm, Impact46, Tawuniya Insurance, Derayah Ventures, and...
Dubai-Based Startup Cercli Secures $4 Million in Seed Funding
Dubai-based HR SaaS startup Cercli has raised $4 million in a seed funding round led by Afore Capital, a US-based venture capital firm. Notably, this is Afore Capital’s first investment in the MENA region, highlighting the increasing interest in the area's tech...
UAE based Ziina Secures $22 Million in Series A Funding
UAE-based fintech Ziina has raised $22 million in Series A funding. Led by US-based Altos Ventures, this investment also includes notable investors like Fintech Collective, Avenir Growth, Activant Capital, Y Combinator, FJ Labs, MEVP, and Jabbar Internet Group....
Verofax Secures $3 Million to Propel Web3 Innovations
Verofax, a UAE-based Web3 services provider, recently raised $3 million in a bridge round. This funding significantly strengthens its position in the industry. King Abdullah University for Science and Technology, Plug & Play Tech Center, Navig8 Group, and Trove...
TDF Grow Accelerator: A Catalyst for Saudi Arabia’s Tourism
Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as a global tourism hub. At the forefront of this transformation is the Tourism Development Fund (TDF), the national enabler of the tourism sector. Recently, TDF celebrated a significant milestone—the graduation of the first cohort of...
UAE-based Myco Secures $10M in Series A Funding
Myco, the UAE-based Web3 streaming platform, has raised $10 million in the first closing of its Series A funding round. Announced on Tuesday, this milestone highlights strong global interest in Myco’s streaming solutions. The funding attracted prominent venture...
Celebrating Emirati Women’s Achievements
Emirati Women's Day, celebrated annually on August 28th, honors the remarkable contributions of women in the UAE. This year, in alignment with the theme "We Share for Tomorrow," the celebration reflects the visionary guidance of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the...
crafting a Pitch Deck That Captivates Investors
A well-structured pitch deck is essential for securing funding and attracting investors. To create a compelling presentation that leaves a lasting impression, follow these guidelines: 1. Understand Your Audience Firstly, identify your target investors. Research their...
Waad Investment: A New Era for Growth-Stage Startups in KSA
Waad Investment, a pioneering venture capital firm, has launched with a focus on empowering growth-stage startups in Saudi Arabia. The firm aims to bridge the financial gap faced by many startups and provide comprehensive support, including investment, mentorship, and...