Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2023 Archives

MEVCA, GPCA Enter Strategic Milestone Partnership to Supercharge MENA Venture Capital

• MEVCA and GPCA announced a pivotal strategic partnership during Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2023, solidifying MEVCA’s role as a key platform for Growth and Venture Capital investors in the region. • New York and Singapore-based GPCA will...

by WAYA Staff - Nov 30, 2023

Reports

Small but Mighty: Bahrain is Quietly Emerging as an Ecosystem Contender

Bahrain’s startup ecosystem was reported to generate USD 1.2 billion between July 2021 and December 2023 in the 2024 Global...

by Malak Mokhles - Jan 22, 2025

Markets

Morocco Fintech Center Officially Launches

The Moroccan Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform announced the creation of Morocco Fintech Center to boost digital economy....

by WAYA Staff - Jan 22, 2025

Startups

Naked, South Africa’s Insurtech Secures USD 38M Funding

Naked, a South African insurtech company, has successfully completed a $38 million Series B2 funding round. This round was led...

by WAYA Staff - Jan 22, 2025

Money

MSMEDA Partners with Banque Misr and CIB to Support SMEs

The Micro,Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) signs agreements with the Commercial International Bank (CIB) and Banque Misr. These...

by WAYA Staff - Jan 22, 2025

Startups

Sampo AI Secures USD 750K in a Pre-seed Funding Round

Oman-based e-commerce pricing platform Sampo AI successfully raised $750,000 in the largest pre-seed investment in Oman. This significant investment comes...

by WAYA Staff - Jan 21, 2025

Money

Warba Bank Launches USD 200M Islamic Fund

Kuwaiti-Based Warba Bank establishes its USD 200 million Warba Islamic Income Fund with the support of the Maples Group. They...

by WAYA Staff - Jan 21, 2025

Tech

Arable, Saudi AgriTech Startup Secures USD 2.55M in Funding

To enhance hydroponic farming, Saudi-based AgriTech startup Arable raised $2.55 million in seed funding. The startup was Co-founded by Lawrence...

by WAYA Staff - Jan 21, 2025

Money

Exel by Merak Gaming Accelerator Opens Applications

Exel By Merak, funded by Merak’s Capital USD 80 million gaming fund, is now accepting applications for its inaugural cohort. ...

by WAYA Staff - Jan 21, 2025

Startups

MoneyHash Raises USD 5.2M in Pre-Series A Funding

MoneyHash secures USD 5.2 million in pre-Series A funding in a round led by Flourish Ventures. This is alongside Vision...

by WAYA Staff - Jan 21, 2025

Markets

FARO Secures USD 6M to Expand Sustainable Fashion

FARO, a South African startup, secured $6 million in an investment led by Bloomberg President JP Zammitt, and other VC...

by WAYA Staff - Jan 20, 2025

Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2023

MEVCA, GPCA Enter Strategic Milestone Partnership to Supercharge MENA Venture Capital

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