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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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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UAE-based investment firm, Foras, acquired a 36% stake in Bahrain-based crowdfunding platform, Beban, for an u ..Read More

UAE-based investment firm, Foras, acquired a 36% stake in Bahrain-based crowdfunding platform, Beban, for an undisclosed amount. This investment aims to support regional startups and improve entrepreneurs' access to capital.
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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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UAE-based AI-powered content platform, FanTV, secured $3M in a Series A round from Mysten Labs, Cypher Capital ..Read More

UAE-based AI-powered content platform, FanTV, secured $3M in a Series A round from Mysten Labs, Cypher Capital, CoinSwitch Ventures, and Illuminati Capital. The investment will enable FanTV to enhance its AI tools for creators and expand its global user base. Founded in 2022 by Prashan Agarwal, FanTV leverages Web 3.0 to help creators monetize their content through views.
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UK-based automotive intelligence platform, Pinewood.AI, acquired Seez for $46.2 million in cash and shares, wi ..Read More

UK-based automotive intelligence platform, Pinewood.AI, acquired Seez for $46.2 million in cash and shares, with the share component set to increase over the next three years. Founded in the UAE in 2016 by Tarek Kabrit and Andrew Kabrit, Seez provides software solutions for car dealerships and OEMs. Prior to the acquisition, Seez had raised $4.2 million and expanded to 16 markets worldwide.
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UAE-based fintech, Flow48, secured $69 million in a Series A funding round, comprising a mix of debt and equit ..Read More

UAE-based fintech, Flow48, secured $69 million in a Series A funding round, comprising a mix of debt and equity. Led by Breega, the round saw participation from 212, Speedinvest, Daphni, Endeavor Catalyst, Evolution Ventures, and Plus VC. The investment aimed to support Flow48’s expansion in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Previously, in November 2023, the company raised $25 million in a pre-Series A round.
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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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