UAE-based venture capital firm, Iliad Partners announced the launch and first close of its $50 million Iliad P ..Read More

UAE-based venture capital firm, Iliad Partners announced the launch and first close of its $50 million Iliad Partners Tech Ventures Fund I, backed by Jada Fund of Funds (a PIF company), the Olayan Family, and Masarrah Investment Company. The fund targeted early-stage B2B tech startups in the MENA region, with a focus on Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and verticals such as fintech, logistics, and proptech. It made its debut with investments in regional startups OTO, Penny, and Qashio.
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Egypt-based logistics startup Nowlun raised $1.7 million in seed funding, led by Nama Ventures and A15, with p ..Read More

Egypt-based logistics startup Nowlun raised $1.7 million in seed funding, led by Nama Ventures and A15, with participation from Sanabil 500 Global and other angel investors. The funds will fuel Nowlun's expansion plans and accelerate the development of its platform.
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Morocco-based last-mile delivery startup, Cathedis has secured $0.713M in funding from Fond Capital Venture (F ..Read More

Morocco-based last-mile delivery startup, Cathedis has secured $0.713M in funding from Fond Capital Venture (FCV), the VC arm of BMCE Capital Investments, and Beltone Venture Capital. This investment will support Cathedis in scaling its operations, strengthening its infrastructure, and expanding its market presence domestically and internationally.
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South Africa-based e-commerce logistics startup Pargo has entered the Egyptian market following a $4 million i ..Read More

South Africa-based e-commerce logistics startup Pargo has entered the Egyptian market following a $4 million investment led by 3Capital Ventures, Endeavor, SAAD Investment Holdings, and UW Ventures. Established in 2014 by Derk Hoekert and Lars Veul, Pargo provides innovative delivery solutions designed to strengthen e-commerce across Africa. As part of this expansion, Pargo has introduced collection and return service points throughout Egypt.
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Morocco-based cross-border logistics startup, Colis.ma secured $0.3M in pre-Seed funding from Witamax, an inve ..Read More

Morocco-based cross-border logistics startup, Colis.ma secured $0.3M in pre-Seed funding from Witamax, an investment firm jointly created by Southbridge A&I and AXXAM Family Office and is managed by WITA Ventures. The investment will support Colis.ma in expanding its logistics coverage across Morocco’s five largest regions and six key European countries. Additionally, the funding will fuel plans to extend its reach into West Africa, aligning with its vision to enhance connectivity between African nations and Europe.
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