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US Travel Tech Firm Flyr Raises USD 295 M Capital

FLYR, a tech company specializing in the travel industry, has raised USD 295 million to accelerate the development of its advanced solutions. The funding round was led by WestCap and included contributions from BlackRock, Streamlined...

by WAYA Staff - Aug 12, 2024

Startups

TASMU Accelerator Fuels the Future With Global Tech Trailblazers

Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) just dropped the mic: the TASMU Accelerator program is back with its...

by WAYA Staff - Dec 3, 2024

Money

E-Levy Hits Home: Fintech’s Taxing Reality for Nigerian Users

The e-levy, introduced by the government, applies to transfers above NGN 10,000 and has been incorporated into PoS transaction fees...

by WAYA Staff - Dec 3, 2024

Tech

Swypex Partners with Visa to Transform Business Payments in Egypt

Swypex, the all-in-one financial management platform, signed a strategic partnership with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to revolutionize...

by WAYA Staff - Dec 3, 2024

Startups

Oman Unveils Bold National IP Strategy at Premier Expo

Oman finalizes its National Intellectual Property Strategy to promote innovation and protect IP rights, aligned with Vision 2040.

by WAYA Staff - Dec 2, 2024

Startups

Egypt Unveils Startup Sync: Communication Hub for Entrepreneurs

Edfa Venture Capital launches "Startup Sync" to connect Egyptian startups with investors, driving innovation.

by WAYA Staff - Dec 2, 2024

Tech

Data Meets Innovation: Kenya’s Platform Fuels Startup Growth

It provides open-access data to showcase Kenyan startups, their funding journeys, and emerging trends.

by WAYA Staff - Dec 2, 2024

Startups

Nigeria’s Startup Boom Gets Boost with NITDA and JICA’s iHatch Cohort 4

NITDA and JICA’s program will support 185 startups and 37 innovation hubs across Nigeria from October 2024 to January 2025.

by WAYA Staff - Dec 2, 2024

People

Rio Ferdinand Joins Koora Break: A Game-Changer in Saudi Sports Tech

The Premier League icon has taken a stake in Koora Break, a Saudi-based sports app that’s capturing the hearts of...

by WAYA Staff - Dec 2, 2024

Money

Aanaab Boosts Education 3.0 with USD 7M Injection

This investment means Aanaab will scale its operations, bringing more courses, localized content, and even tighter tech to the table.

by WAYA Staff - Dec 2, 2024

Energy

Hydrobox Makes USD 9M Power Move to Light Up Kenya

The USD 9 million will fund eight hydro-powered mini-grids, part of Hydrobox’s mission to electrify remote Kenyan communities.

by WAYA Staff - Dec 1, 2024

TRAVEL

US Travel Tech Firm Flyr Raises USD 295 M Capital

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