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Airwallex launches POS to take on Stripe and Square globally

Airwallex, the Australian fintech that spent a decade building global payments infrastructure, is moving into in-person commerce. The company is launching a point-of-sale product it says rivals like Stripe and Square cannot yet match across borders.

James Whitemore1d ago2 min read

EdTechArtificial Intelligence

How Gizmo turned gamified learning into a $22M Series A

Gizmo, a London-based AI learning platform founded in 2021, has hit 13 million users across more than 120 countries and closed a $22 million Series A funding round. The growth figures mark a dramatic leap for the startup.

Arin Sol1d ago2 min read

How Gizmo turned gamified learning into a $22M Series A

Artificial IntelligenceUnicorns & Scale-ups

Hightouch's brand-aware AI push drives it to $100M milestone

Hightouch, a San Francisco-based startup, has crossed $100 million in annual recurring revenue. The company launched an AI-powered service in late 2024 that lets marketers create custom content for brands like Domino's and Spotify without design teams.

Emily Carter2d ago2 min read

Egypt & North AfricaVenture Capital

The honest trade-off between bootstrapping and raising for MENA founders

The startup world has spent a decade treating fundraising as a milestone rather than a tool, but the founders who build the most durable companies are the ones who ask a simpler question first: do I actually need someone else's money to win? The answer depends on your market, your margins, your psychology, and how much of your company you are willing to trade for speed you may not need.

IrfanApr 102 min read

The honest trade-off between bootstrapping and raising for MENA founders

Venture CapitalStartup Ecosystem

The complete fundraising timeline 12 weeks from first meeting to investment

Successful MENA startups typically close funding rounds within 12 weeks of initial investor contact, though Saudi deals extend to 16 weeks due to regulatory requirements. This comprehensive timeline breaks down each phase from first meetings through deal closing.

IrfanApr 62 min read

The complete fundraising timeline 12 weeks from first meeting to investment

B2B MarketplaceSaudi Arabia

Saudi Trade Platform MUHIDE Closes Series A Backed by Asyad Group

Saudi Arabia's B2B trade platform MUHIDE has closed its Series A funding round with backing from Oman's Asyad Group to scale its digital commerce infrastructure.

MoFeb 72 min read

Vision 2030Gaming & Entertainment

Saudi Media Firm Mersal Capital Closes $1.3 Million First Round

Riyadh-based media and content company Mersal Capital has closed a $1.3 million first funding round to scale its digital media operations across Saudi Arabia.

MoFeb 72 min read

Startup EcosystemPropTech

Dubai Proptech Daleel Secures $3 Million Pre-Seed Round

Dubai-based property technology startup Daleel has raised $3 million in a pre-seed funding round to develop its real estate discovery and transaction platform.

MoFeb 72 min read

Global ExpansionLevant

Jordan's Alefredo Acquires UK Tutoring Platform for $600K

Amman-based edtech startup Alefredo has acquired a UK-based online tutoring platform for $600,000, marking a strategic expansion into the European education market.

MoFeb 72 min read

Artificial IntelligenceLegalTech & RegTech

Lebanese Legal Tech HAQQ Raises $3 Million to Scale AI Platform

Beirut-based legal technology startup HAQQ has raised $3 million to expand its AI-powered legal services platform across the Middle East and North Africa.

MoFeb 72 min read

Vision 2030Seed Funding

Saudi Fleet Startup VieroSaudi Fleet Startup Viero Raises $1.2 Million for Logistics Platform

Saudi Arabia's Viero has closed a $1.2 million seed round to scale its fleet management and logistics optimization platform across the Kingdom.

MoFeb 72 min read

Gulf RegionStartup Ecosystem

Qatar offers three-year fee waiver to lure startups at Web Summit

Qatar waives QFC registration fees for three years and deploys $18M to 15 startups as Web Summit Qatar draws 25,000 attendees.

MoFeb 22 min read

Qatar offers three-year fee waiver to lure startups at Web Summit

Government & PolicyVenture Capital

Qatar doubles down on Startups with $2 Billion fund Injection at Web Summit 2026

Sovereign wealth fund expands venture program as Qatar pursues tech dominance alongside Saudi Arabia, UAE

MoFeb 12 min read

Qatar doubles down on Startups with $2 Billion fund Injection at Web Summit 2026

Artificial IntelligenceSeed Funding

MilkStraw AI raises $2m seed funding to expand cloud optimisation platform

UAE based MilkStraw AI has secured $2 million in seed funding led by VentureSouq, with participation from Ibtikar Fund and M Capital, to expand its AI-driven cloud cost optimisation platform across MENA and global markets.

RazaJan 142 min read

MilkStraw AI raises $2m seed funding to expand cloud optimisation platform

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