LEAP opens applications offering $1M in equity free funding for 2026
LEAP returns for its fifth edition in 2026 with a sharper focus on founders ready to scale, offering equity free funding, curated access, and a redesigned startup program.
Saudi fintech Stream raises $4M to power MENA fintech growth
Saudi fintech Stream, founded in 2024 by Ibrahim Aldlaigan, raised $4 million in seed funding led by Outliers VC with participation from BYLD Ventures and Careem co-founder Abdullah Elyas, to expand its automated billing and payments platform across the MENA region.
Entrepreneurship Vision hosts fifth edition of entrepreneurial meetings alongside FII9
HRH Prince Fahad bin Mansour led the fifth Entrepreneurial Meetings at FII9 in Riyadh, joined by NTDP CEO Ibrahim Neyaz, MISA, and 500 Global leaders to advance Saudi entrepreneurship under Vision 2030.
The Garage and Ministry of Energy open Taqatech applications to global startups driving the energy transition
Applications are now open for Saudi Arabia’s TAQAtech accelerator — launched by the Ministry of Energy and The Garage — to support 60 startups in hydrogen, carbon capture, and AI-driven energy innovation.
IB Ventures launches Saudi Arabia’s first $50 million biotech fund with global ambitions
IB Ventures launches Saudi Arabia’s first $50 million biotech fund, led by Dr. Hamad Al Omar and Dr. Yazeed Al Sufyani, to build a global biotech ecosystem.
Every founder’s guide to startup programs powering the UAE ecosystem
A decade ago, the UAE’s startup scene was little more than co-working spaces and a handful of free zones. Today, it’s one of the...
The ultimate founders guide for raising your first $1m
If you’re reading this, I already know a few things about you. You’re probably running on too much coffee, too little sleep, and juggling...
Family Offices are becoming Venture Powerhouses in the Middle East
For decades, family offices in the Middle East were known for keeping things steady—managing fortunes through real estate, construction, and safe blue-chip investments. They...