Saudi Arabia-based proptech startup, Ajras, secured a $1.5 million pre-Series A funding round led by Veda Hold ..Read More

Saudi Arabia-based proptech startup, Ajras, secured a $1.5 million pre-Series A funding round led by Veda Holding. Previously, the startup raised SAR 105.05 million in a seed round in November 2023, led by Madarek International. The investment will support Ajras in expanding its financing solutions for rent payments in commercial and industrial sectors.
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UAE-based fintech, KLAIM, secured $10 million in a Series A equity funding round led by Mad’a Investments, w ..Read More

UAE-based fintech, KLAIM, secured $10 million in a Series A equity funding round led by Mad’a Investments, with participation from CDG Invest, alongside an additional $16 million from Tharawat Tuwaiq Financial Company. Previously, KLAIM raised $5 million in its 2022 seed round from Knuru Capital. The investment will support its expansion, technological advancements, and partnerships with financial institutions and healthcare providers.
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Morocco-based superapp, ORA Technologies, secured $1.9 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Witamax ..Read More

Morocco-based superapp, ORA Technologies, secured $1.9 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Witamax and Azur Innovation Fund. This brings its total investment to $4.4 million. The funding will support the scaling of its food delivery feature, Kooul, and accelerate the growth of its digital payment and money transfer solution, ORA Cash.
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Kuwait-born and UAE-based q-commerce and foodtech, Talabat, has acquired 100% of UAE-based online marketplace, ..Read More

Kuwait-born and UAE-based q-commerce and foodtech, Talabat, has acquired 100% of UAE-based online marketplace, InstaShop, from Delivery Hero SE for $32 million, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition strengthens Talabat’s grocery and retail offerings across MENA. Founded in 2015, InstaShop operates in the UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Lebanon, and Qatar. Talabat, founded in 2004, was previously acquired by Rocket Internet for $170 million in 2015.
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PayTabs Group acquired a 51% stake in PayTabs Egypt from EFG Finance, a subsidiary of EFG Holding. The transac ..Read More

PayTabs Group acquired a 51% stake in PayTabs Egypt from EFG Finance, a subsidiary of EFG Holding. The transaction aligns with PayTabs' strategy to drive digital transformation and financial inclusion in Egypt. This acquisition strengthens its market position, enabling merchants to expand and enhancing secure payment solutions for consumers.
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UAE-based financial concierge firm, Capital Haus, acquired an 11.6% strategic stake in Australia-based Equity ..Read More

UAE-based financial concierge firm, Capital Haus, acquired an 11.6% strategic stake in Australia-based Equity Story Group Ltd (ASX: EQS), pushing its total assets under management (AUM) beyond $1 billion. The investment strengthens Capital Haus’s position in tailored wealth management for high-net-worth individuals and corporate investors in the UAE and beyond.
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Egypt-based waste management platform, Mrkoon, secured bridge funding from A Ventures, increasing the fund’s ..Read More

Egypt-based waste management platform, Mrkoon, secured bridge funding from A Ventures, increasing the fund’s stake in the startup to 28%. This investment supports Mrkoon’s regional expansion plans, including entry into the GCC.
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UAE-based fintech, BILRS, secured an undisclosed funding round from Salica Spring Studios, backed by Al-Waha F ..Read More

UAE-based fintech, BILRS, secured an undisclosed funding round from Salica Spring Studios, backed by Al-Waha Fund of Funds. This investment will support BILRS in scaling operations, enhancing technology, and expanding its global reach.
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