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Foodtech

Talabat drops in Dubai debut after region’s biggest 2024 IPO

December 12, 2024

Supply Chain

Egypt-based online freight shipping platform Nowlun raises $1.7M Seed round

December 6, 2024

Podcasts

VC React Podcast (Episode #20)

December 2, 2024

E-commerce

Dubai-based eyewa raises $100M Series C, led by General Atlantic, to expand its footprint with 100 new stores

November 29, 2024

Podcasts

VC React Podcast (Episode #19)

November 18, 2024

Fintech

Saudi fintech Lean Technologies raises $67.5M Series B led by General Catalyst to expand its open banking platform

November 14, 2024

Podcasts

VC React Podcast (Episode #18)

November 9, 2024

Arzan VC partners with Ahmad Takatkah to launch revenue-based financing firm, Revenya Capital

November 8, 2024