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ClearGrid Secures USD 10M to Modernize Debt Collection with AI-Powered Solutions

ClearGrid What happened? ClearGrid secured USD 10M in funding, specifically USD 3.5 million in pre-seed and USD 6.5 million in seed. This Dubai-based startup aims to modernize debt collection and recovery with artificial intelligence (AI)....

by Malak Mokhles Mar 20, 2025

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NymCard Secures USD 33M to Expand Payment Infrastructure in MENA

NymCard What happened? NymCard secured USD 33 million in its Series B funding round led by QED Investors. There was...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 19, 2025

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UAE’s PlaysOut Secures USD 7M to Expand Mini-Game Ecosystem

What happened? UAE-based gamtech PlaysOut raised USD 7 million in a seed funding round bringing its valuation to USD 70...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 18, 2025

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Latigo Biotherapeutics, Backed by QIA, Secures USD 150M to Tackle Pain Without Opioids

Latigo What happened? Latigo Biotherapeutics closed USD 150 million in a series B funding round. The round was led by...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 18, 2025

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BVS Venture Studio Launches in Morocco to Support and Scale Startups

Venture Studio What happened? A new venture studio was launched in Morocco called BVS aiming to support and accelerate high...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 17, 2025

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TIEC and Creativa Announce Startups Joining Creativa Incubation Program

What happened? TIEC and Creativa announced the 38 startups that joined the first and second batches of the Creativa Incubator. The...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 17, 2025

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Foras Acquires 36% of Beban to Boost Startup Funding in MENA

Foras What is the deal? Foras, an Abu Dhabi investment firm, announced that it acquired 36% in Beban. With this,...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 16, 2025

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Switzerland’s Beaconsmind Group Acquires UAE’s Lokalee for USD 12.8M

Lokalee What happened? Switzerland-based Beaconsmind Group acquired UAE-based travel tech company Lokalee in a deal valued at USD 12.8 million. ...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 13, 2025

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Egypt’s Creativa Incubation Program Opens Applications for Third Cohort

Incubation Program What’s happening? The Creativa Incubation Program (CIP) announced the opening of applications for its third cohort. The program...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 9, 2025

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Talabat Acquires Instashop to Transform Online Delivery in MENA

Talabat just got bigger. The delivery powerhouse has acquired instashop, an online grocery platform in a move aimed to transform...

by WAYA Staff - Mar 6, 2025

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ClearGrid Secures USD 10M to Modernize Debt Collection with AI-Powered Solutions

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