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Meta Hatch and an Instagram shopping agent are coming in 2026

Meta is building an AI agent called Hatch and a separate AI shopping tool for Instagram. Both are expected before Q4 2026 as Zuckerberg pushes his AI investments toward real revenue.

Emily Carter4d ago2 min read

Gulf RegionStartup Ecosystem

Homegrown Ventures closes $22.8M fund to back MENA consumer brands

There has never been a fund built specifically for this. Until now. Homegrown Ventures has closed its debut Fund I at USD 22.8 million, surpassing its USD 20 million target, becoming MENA's first purpose-built CPG venture capital firm.

Arin SolApr 162 min read

Homegrown Ventures closes $22.8M fund to back MENA consumer brands

Vision 2030Corporate Innovation

BinDawood acquires 51% of Vaza Food for $58M to go premium

Saudi Arabia's grocery retail scene has been shifting for a while, but this deal makes the direction unmistakable. BinDawood Holding has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 51% controlling stake in Vaza Food Company for SAR 217.9 million, equivalent to approximately USD 58.06 million.

Arin SolApr 82 min read

BinDawood acquires 51% of Vaza Food for $58M to go premium

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