German logistics company, DHL eCommerce, the e-commerce logistics arm of DHL Group, acquired Saudi Arabia-base ..Read More

German logistics company, DHL eCommerce, the e-commerce logistics arm of DHL Group, acquired Saudi Arabia-based parcel logistics firm, AJEX, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition strengthened DHL’s presence in the region, integrating AJEX’s express distribution, e-commerce, and freight services across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and beyond.
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UAE-based SaaS provider, Journify, secured $4 million in funding, led by Silicon Badia, with participation fro ..Read More

UAE-based SaaS provider, Journify, secured $4 million in funding, led by Silicon Badia, with participation from RZM and other investors. The investment aimed to support the company’s expansion efforts and enhance its customer data solutions. Founded in 2023 by Taoufik El Jamali and Amine Chouki, Journify planned to utilize the funding to grow its customer base and strengthen its market presence.
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UAE-based fintech, Omnispay, secured $1.5 million in a seed funding round led by Mercatus Capital Pte. Ltd., w ..Read More

UAE-based fintech, Omnispay, secured $1.5 million in a seed funding round led by Mercatus Capital Pte. Ltd., with participation from regional and international investors. The investment aimed to support its growth and expansion. Founded in 2022 by Simanta Das, Vimal Kumar, and Praveen Kiran, Omnispay simplifies SME cash flow management through its all-in-one platform for collections, payments, and borrowing.
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Egypt-based fintech, Basata, increased its stake in Jordan-based fintech, MadfoatCom, to 25%, further strength ..Read More

Egypt-based fintech, Basata, increased its stake in Jordan-based fintech, MadfoatCom, to 25%, further strengthening its presence in the digital payments sector. The acquisition aimed to enhance financial inclusion and improve Jordan’s digital payments infrastructure. Basata, founded in 2009 after the merger of Masary and Bee, specializes in e-payments, while MadfoatCom, founded in 2011, provides an online bill presentment and payment system.
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UAE-based self-storage provider, The Box, secured $12.5 million in debt financing led by Shorooq. Founded in 2 ..Read More

UAE-based self-storage provider, The Box, secured $12.5 million in debt financing led by Shorooq. Founded in 2007 by Wadih Haddad, The Box offers personal storage, record management, and moving services. The funding supported its expansion and the development of new flagship storage facilities.
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Tunisia-based P2P fashion marketplace, Dabchy, secured a pre-Series A funding round led by Janngo Capital and ..Read More

Tunisia-based P2P fashion marketplace, Dabchy, secured a pre-Series A funding round led by Janngo Capital and angel investors for an undisclosed amount. The investment aimed to support Dabchy’s expansion into new markets, including Egypt, while broadening its product offerings and enhancing its platform.
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UAE-based Dubizzle Group acquired Egypt-based online car marketplace, Hatla2ee, for an undisclosed amount. The ..Read More

UAE-based Dubizzle Group acquired Egypt-based online car marketplace, Hatla2ee, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition aimed to integrate Dubizzle’s advanced technology and resources into Hatla2ee’s platform. Previously, in May 2024, Dubizzle Group acquired Drive Arabia, a UAE-based automotive media and reviews platform.
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Egypt-based B2B SaaS startup, Qme, secured $3 million in a seed funding round led by AHOY, with participation ..Read More

Egypt-based B2B SaaS startup, Qme, secured $3 million in a seed funding round led by AHOY, with participation from GCC-based angel investors. The investment supported Qme in enhancing its technology stack, expanding its operational reach, and strengthening partnerships.
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