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King Saud University enters the startup game with Riyadh Valley

King Saud University's investment arm has partnered with SparkLabs to establish a venture fund and four-month accelerator program launching in April. The move marks a significant shift in how major Gulf research institutions approach commercialization of academic research and represents a direct challenge to private venture firms dominating early-stage funding in Saudi Arabia.

MoFeb 252 min read

Government & PolicyGulf Region

Germany and Qatar Launch Deep Tech Innovation Hub in Doha

ESMT Berlin partners with Qatar Investment Authority and QRDI Council to launch DEEP Qatar innovation hub supporting 150+ deep tech projects over three years.

MoFeb 82 min read

Global ExpansionSaaS & Enterprise

Eat App Raises $10M Series B Extension, Doubles Down on India Growth

Dubai-based restaurant tech platform Eat App has closed a $10 million Series B extension led by PSG Equity via Zenchef, as India emerges as a core growth market with over 2,000 restaurant clients added in a year.

Emily CarterJan 232 min read

Eat App Raises $10M Series B Extension, Doubles Down on India Growth

E-commerceSaudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s noon, Jahez merge to take on rising competition from Keeta and HungerStation

Saudi Arabia’s noon and Jahez have agreed to merge their delivery platforms, integrating food and quick commerce services. The deal, disclosed on the Saudi Exchange, intensifies competition with HungerStation, Careem, Mrsool, and China’s Meituan-backed Keeta in the Kingdom’s $20 billion delivery market.

Emily CarterOct 302 min read

Saudi Arabia’s noon, Jahez merge to take on rising competition from Keeta and HungerStation

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