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March 28, 2023
“SVB” bankruptcy… Earthquake in America and tremors in the Middle East

“SVB” bankruptcy… Earthquake in America and tremors in the Middle East

On the morning of March 10, 2023, depositors of Silicon Valley Bank, most of them were startups, woke up to the catastrophe of the bankruptcy of the...
February 27, 2023
Investors are watching global economic events... A 66% decline in financing startups in the Middle East

Investors are watching global economic events… A 66% decline in financing startups in the Middle East

Startups in the Middle East and North Africa region reaped $103 million which was distributed over 22 deals in January. Comparing to the...
January 28, 2023
A strong start in 2023 for investing in startups in the Middle East and North Africa

A strong start in 2023 for investing in startups in the Middle East and North Africa

Data on venture capital investments and the digital sector in the Middle East and North Africa region showed that the amount of investment in startups in last seven weeks was...
January 2, 2023
$3.43 billion was invested in Arab startups during 2022

$3.43 billion was invested in Arab startups during 2022

Startups around the world were the most affected ones in 2022, since investors slowed down the pace of their funding for more...
December 21, 2022
The most funded startups in 2022 according to Forbes

The most funded startups in 2022 according to Forbes

Forbes Middle East magazine revealed its annual list of the “50 Most Funded Startups in the Middle East and North Africa” for the year 2022, intending to...
December 13, 2022
More than $406 million in startup fundraising deals during November

More than $406 million in startup fundraising deals during November

14 startups in the Middle East and North Africa managed to raise more than $406 million in financing deals in...
December 3, 2022
The Investment and Startup Forum in Oman begins on December 12th

The Investment and Startup Forum in Oman begins on December 12th

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority announced the launch of the Investment and Start-up Forum on December 12, 2022, under the patronage of...
November 20, 2022
What is Project Unicorn and how does it help startups in the Middle East?

What is Project Unicorn and how does it help startups in the Middle East?

The TikTok platform revealed the great success of the Project Unicorn initiative, which works to connect startups in the Middle East and North Africa with investment agencies from around the world, allowing startups in...
November 7, 2022
$645 million October’s startups raise funding in the MENA region

$645 million October’s startups raise funding in the MENA region

Startups in the Middle East and North Africa raised about $645 million investments last October through investing in...