Saudi-based PetroApp has secured $50 million in funding led by Jadwa Investment, with Bunat Ventures also part ..Read More

Saudi-based PetroApp has secured $50 million in funding led by Jadwa Investment, with Bunat Ventures also participating. The digital fuel and fleet management platform will use the capital to launch retail services in Saudi Arabia, enhance its tech stack, and expand globally—advancing Vision 2030 goals and solidifying its leadership in mobility digitisation.
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Egypt-based AgriCash has closed a seed round led by Alex Angels to scale its digital agri-finance platform. Fo ..Read More

Egypt-based AgriCash has closed a seed round led by Alex Angels to scale its digital agri-finance platform. Founded in 2024, the startup offers farmers BNPL financing, crop insurance, and AI-driven insights through a Sharia-compliant model. The funds will support expansion across Egypt and the region, strengthen tech infrastructure, and finalize key partnerships. AgriCash aims to hit EGP 500M in business volume by 2025, driving smarter, more inclusive agricultural financing.
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Prop-AI raises $1.5M pre-seed to build the ‘Bloomberg of Real Estate’. Backed by +VC, Oraseya Capital, and ..Read More

Prop-AI raises $1.5M pre-seed to build the ‘Bloomberg of Real Estate’. Backed by +VC, Oraseya Capital, and Plug & Play, Prop-AI is transforming how people and institutions discover, evaluate, and invest in property using AI. With triple-digit revenue growth and the UAE’s AI Seal of Excellence under its belt, the Dubai-based startup is set to roll out advanced tools, APIs, and a powerful investor intelligence platform across MENA and beyond.
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With backing from Outlier Ventures, NTDP Saudi, and other strategic investors, Byzanlink is building a complia ..Read More

With backing from Outlier Ventures, NTDP Saudi, and other strategic investors, Byzanlink is building a compliance-ready blockchain infrastructure to tokenise real-world financial assets—enhancing transparency, efficiency, and access for institutional and retail investors across the globe.With backing from Outlier Ventures, NTDP Saudi, and other strategic investors, Byzanlink is building a compliance-ready blockchain infrastructure to tokenise real-world financial assets—enhancing transparency, efficiency, and access for institutional and retail investors across the globe.
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Dubai-based idea-L has secured a $1 million pre-seed round to accelerate its mission of turning ideas into inv ..Read More

Dubai-based idea-L has secured a $1 million pre-seed round to accelerate its mission of turning ideas into investor-ready ventures. Backed by angel investors, the funding will fuel technical hiring, product rollouts, and the upcoming launch of its governance token. By combining AI, decentralised funding, and structured mentorship, idea-L is building a next-gen platform to democratise startup creation in the MENA region and beyond
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UAE-based AppliedAI has closed an oversubscribed $55 million Series A round, with MEVP joining global investor ..Read More

UAE-based AppliedAI has closed an oversubscribed $55 million Series A round, with MEVP joining global investors G42, Bessemer Venture Partners, and e&. The funding will accelerate the company’s international expansion, enhance its AI platform Opus, and deepen its presence in the MENA region. Founded in the UK in 2021 and relocated to Abu Dhabi in 2022, AppliedAI automates complex back-office tasks in healthcare, finance, and government. This milestone cements its position as a leading enterprise AI player shaping the future of intelligent operations across the Middle East and beyond.
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UAE-based loyalty platform Related has secured $8 million in funding from Saudi Arabia’s Equivator to fuel i ..Read More

UAE-based loyalty platform Related has secured $8 million in funding from Saudi Arabia’s Equivator to fuel its regional expansion and enhance its AI and blockchain-driven infrastructure. With over 30 million users, Related is transforming the loyalty landscape across MENA. The company also announced the acquisition of B2C brand Uplines, strengthening its consumer engagement capabilities. This funding round supports the launch of the “Related Loyalty & Fintech Authority,” a new initiative aimed at shaping industry innovation and standards. The move marks a major step in Related’s journey to becoming the region’s leading loyalty ecosystem.
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Nowlun, an Egypt-based digital freight forwarding platform, has raised an additional $600,000 in a seed round ..Read More

Nowlun, an Egypt-based digital freight forwarding platform, has raised an additional $600,000 in a seed round extension led by Ingressive Capital, bringing its total funding to $2.3 million. Founded in 2021 by Moataz Khamis, Mahmoud Khaled, and Ahmed Emara, Nowlun allows businesses to compare sea freight services and rates in real-time, streamlining shipping decisions. The new funding will accelerate development of Nowlun’s AI-powered Smart Logistics Assistant, enhance operational efficiency, and support further expansion in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Backed by top regional and African investors, Nowlun is reshaping MENA’s logistics landscape with smart, transparent, and scalable shipping solutions.
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• digital freight forwarding platform
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