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📈 MENA startups raised $494M across 58 deals in February 2025—a 5x jump from last year! 🚀 Debt financing dropped from 90% in January to just 15%, and without debt, investment surged 371% MoM. 🔎 Explore the full report: https://bit.ly/3F32ICd #MENAStartups #VentureCapital #Wamda #InvestmentTrends #WamdaReport

From AI and fintech dominance to the rise of sports tech and cybersecurity, this year’s event showcased MENA’s evolving startup landscape. With a 45% surge in startup exhibitions and major partnerships announced, what do these trends mean for the region’s future? 📖 Read the full breakdown: https://lnkd.in/d5gSCRxE #WebSummitQatar #MENAStartups #AI #Fintech #Cybersecurity #SportsTech #Wamda

📢 Calling Lebanese Entrepreneurs in the MENA Region! 🚀 LIFE Lebanon, Pitch Night is coming to Dubai on May 15, 2025! This is your chance to connect with investors & mentors to scale your startup. 🗓️ Apply by April 7, 2025 if you: ✅ Have a Lebanese founder/partner ✅ Are MENA-based with 6+ months of traction ✅ Have an MVP & seek $150K–$1M in funding 📍 Hosted by PwC | Sponsored by Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) | In partnership with Wamda and top VCs & angel investors. Apply now! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dJQAh38w

UAE-based VC firm Phoenix Venture Partners has announced the first close of its $50 million Phoenix Venture Partners Innovation Fund CEIC (PVPIF) with commitments from family offices and high-net-worth individuals. The fund aims to invest in early-stage startups in MENA across fintech, healthtech, edtech, agri-foodtech, logistics and mobility, sustainability, and consumer tech.

حصلت شركة لين التقنية السعودية "Lean Technologies" على استثمار جديد من شركة تكامل فنتشرز "Takamol Holding" بقيمة غير معلنة، كامتداد لجولة التمويل (Series B) التي أعلنت عنها الشركة نوفمبر الماضي وجمعت خلالها 67.5 مليون دولار. تأسست شركة لين التقنية في عام 2019 على يد كل من Hisham Al-Falih وAditya Sarkar وAshu Gupta، وتعمل على بناء واجهات برمجية بسيطة للمطوّرين لتمكِّن شركات التقنية المالية من الوصول إلى البيانات العملاء المالية وقدرات الدفع المتاحة. للمزيد: https://bit.ly/4bIUVFD

UAE-based fintech KLAIM.AI has raised $10 million in a Series A equity funding round led by Mad'a Investment and joined by CDG Invest and an additional $16 million through Tharawat Tuwaiq Financial Company. Founded in 2019 by Karim Dakki and Ghafoor Ahmad, KLAIM is a fintech dedicated to aiding healthcare SMEs by providing them with working capital to ease their cash flow burden. For More Details: https://bit.ly/3DyUjpB

The Saudi proptech startup Ajras | أجراس has successfully raised a $1.5 million pre-Series A funding round, led by Veda Holding. Founded in 2022 by Muath Aljubailan, Ajras provides unique financing solutions to facilitate rent payments. The startup focuses on commercial and industrial sectors and is licensed by the General Authority for Real Estate. Additionally, it has recently introduced a “Rent Now, Pay Later” solution. For More Details: https://lnkd.in/dDvcvtvE #Startups #nvestments #Mena

Kuwait-based autotech/fintech startup Motery موتري has raised a seed funding round for an undisclosed value at an $8 million valuation. Founded by Eng. Mohammad Al Abdulsalam and Abdullah Emad AlAteeqi, Motery simplifies the car-buying journey by providing customers with the ability to purchase vehicles online while offering flexible financing solutions tailored to their needs. This investment will empower Motery to expand its services as a one-stop shop for online car buying and financing in the automotive sector. For More Details: https://bit.ly/4bDd0Fa #Startups #MENA #Kuwait #Investments

"Be smart, think about the differences, and make sure you understand the local language and culture. It could mean the difference between success and failure." An article by Mohamad Khouzam FCIM - CXAC (Cert), COO of 4Sale International Co.. 📖 Learn how local insights can shape e-commerce success in the GCC: https://bit.ly/4iCCh4B #Ecommerce #GCCBusiness #ThinkLocalActLocal #SalesStrategy #MENAStartups #Wamda

Saudi Arabia-based e-commerce platform Aya has closed a $1.6 million seed funding round, led by Khwarizmi Ventures, with participation from RAED Ventures, Joa Capital, FENA Holdings, Turki Alrajhi, and a group of angel investors. Founded in 2024 by Munira Alkadi - منيرة القاضي and Abdulrahman Alammar, Aya forecasts fashion trends and links local producers with current demand to ensure the manufacturing of only the most popular styles. This investment will allow Aya to accelerate product development, expand its market presence, and enhance its platform to provide an unparalleled customer experience. For More Details: https://bit.ly/41BDceL #Startups #Investments #Funding #MENA #Wamda