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$≈58,000

Accelerator programme

Tunisian VC firm 216 Capital has partnered with Plug and Play to launch the 216 Capital Venture Accelerator, a ..Read More

Tunisian VC firm 216 Capital has partnered with Plug and Play to launch the 216 Capital Venture Accelerator, a six-month programme that will support up to 20 Tunisian startups with about US$58,000 seed funding each, mentoring, and global network access to help them scale regionally
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$2.7M

Undisclosed

  • Iraq
  •  December 18, 2024

Iraq-based Iraq Venture Partners (IVP) secured $2.7 million from the Kingdom of the Netherlands for the second ..Read More

Iraq-based Iraq Venture Partners (IVP) secured $2.7 million from the Kingdom of the Netherlands for the second phase of the Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF). The funding aimed to provide technical expertise, network access, and financial support to Iraqi entrepreneurs.
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$50M

Fund Launch

  • UAE
  •  December 10, 2024

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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$200M

Fund Launch

Egypt-based Sawari Ventures will launch its second fund, Sawari Ventures II, in early 2025, targeting $200 mil ..Read More

Egypt-based Sawari Ventures will launch its second fund, Sawari Ventures II, in early 2025, targeting $200 million. The fund will invest 70% in Egyptian startups at Series A and B stages, with the rest directed to Kenya, West Africa, and other international markets. Founded in 2010, Sawari Ventures has supported over 30 companies, including Swvl, MoneyFellows, and Instabug.
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