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Mastering Funding and Financial Management for Your Startup
Starting a new venture is an exhilarating journey, but it often comes with its own set of financial challenges. Securing the right funding and managing finances effectively are crucial to your startup's success. Here’s a comprehensive guide to navigating these aspects...
Verbatica, UAE Startup, Raises $700,000 from Angel Investors
In a significant boost for entrepreneurship, UAE-based startup Verbatica has raised $700,000 in angel investments. This funding will enhance its educational platform for teaching English and Arabic. Verbatica plans to make a big impact in the Middle East and North...
Educatly Raises $2.5M to Expand in MENA and Africa
Educatly, a leading global higher education network, has successfully raised $2.5 million in its latest funding round. Notably, this round was spearheaded by TLcom Capital and Plus VC, with additional participation from Egypt Ventures and the HBAN syndicate from...
Egypt’s B2B Platform Cartona Secures $8.1 Million in Series A
Egypt's B2B platform, Cartona, recently raised an additional $8.1 million in a Series A extension round. Notably, Algebra Ventures led the funding, with ongoing support from existing investors Silicon Badia and the SANAD Fund for MSME. This latest extension follows a...
Essential Tools and Resources for Startup Success
Launching a startup can be an exhilarating journey, filled with both opportunities and challenges. To navigate this path successfully, it's crucial to equip yourself with the right tools and resources. In this blog post, we'll explore essential tools and resources...
Intelmatix secure $20 Million Series A: A New Era for AI in MENA
Intelmatix a leading deep-tech AI company, has recently secured $20 million in Series A funding. Notably, Shorooq Partners led this landmark round, marking the largest AI Series A funding in MENA. This significant investment demonstrates strong support for AI...
ISSF Elevates Investment in Oasis Ventures II to $5 Million
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF), Jordan's largest investment fund, has recently announced a significant increase in its investment in Oasis Ventures II (OVII). Specifically, ISSF has raised its commitment from $3 million to $5 million. This substantial...
Building a Minimal Viable Product (MVP) on a Budget for a Startup
Starting a business can be daunting, especially when it comes to managing finances. However, one of the key strategies to ensure the viability of your startup without overspending is to build a Minimal Viable Product (MVP). An MVP allows you to test your product idea...
UAE Startup Watermelon Ecosystem’s $4 Million Series A Funding
Watermelon Ecosystem, a pioneering food and beverage (F&B) startup based in the UAE, has successfully closed a $4 million Series A funding round. As a result, this investment raises Watermelon’s valuation to $29 million and grants new investors a 13.8%...