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QIA backed Shorooq Fund brings $200M to late stage tech companies in MENA

Shorooq launches a $200M late stage growth fund backed by the Qatar Investment Authority to support mature MENA tech companies aiming for IPOs, addressing a key funding gap.

RazaFeb 32 min read

Funding & VCCorporate Innovation

CloudKitchens pulls back on Mideast IPO

Travis Kalanick’s CloudKitchens has delayed plans to list its Middle East unit despite earlier underwriting talks with major Saudi groups, sources tell TechScoop.

Noura KhalidDec 182 min read

Funding & VCGulf Region

Ninja raises $250 Million, eyes Saudi Stock Exchange listing

Saudi quick commerce firm Ninja raises $250 million, hits US$1.5 billion valuation, expands dark store footprint to 100+ locations and plans a stock exchange listing by 2027, pioneering rapid delivery growth in Gulf retail.

RazaNov 182 min read

Ninja raises $250 Million, eyes Saudi Stock Exchange listing

TechnologyFintech

Pre-IPO share sale pushes Tabby’s valuation to $4.5 billion

Saudi-based fintech Tabby completes a secondary share sale at an implied valuation of USD 4.5 billion, marking one of the largest valuations in the Middle East’s fintech ecosystem as it prepares for a potential IPO.

James WhitemoreOct 282 min read

Pre-IPO share sale pushes Tabby’s valuation to $4.5 billion

Funding & VCGulf Region

Travis Kalanick’s CloudKitchens targets $2.5 B Dual IPO Backed by PIF

Travis Kalanick’s CloudKitchens is planning a $2.5 billion dual listing in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, backed by the Public Investment Fund, sources tell TechScoop.

James WhitemoreOct 222 min read

Travis Kalanick’s CloudKitchens targets $2.5 B Dual IPO Backed by PIF

PowerlistLogistics & Supply Chain

talabat names new CEO as shares drop 35% since IPO

talabat names Toon Gyssels CEO as competition heats up with Meituan’s Keeta expansion and Uber’s Deliveroo deal; shares 35% below IPO.

MoOct 162 min read

talabat names new CEO as shares drop 35% since IPO

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