A New Cross-Regional Startup Bridge Is Formed A new partnership between South Korea’s FuturePlay and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment (MOI) is opening the door […]
Author: Startups Mena
Chinese Tech Giants Accelerate Expansion in Dubai, Moving From Market Entry to Localized R&D
A New Phase of China–MENA Tech Integration Begins When global tech giants enter a new market, they typically start with sales offices or regional distribution […]
MENA startup funding nears $500m a month — signaling a new phase for regional venture capital
For years, founders in the Middle East and North Africa asked the same question: When will “serious” capital show up consistently in the region? Recent data suggests […]
AI emerges as MENA’s hottest battleground for capital as VCs and corporates double down
A few years ago, “AI in MENA” mostly meant slide decks and pilot projects. Today, it’s one of the most hotly contested arenas for both […]
India–UAE CEPA Council picks five Indian startups for UAE “soft landing” — building a new corridor for cross-border scaleups
For Indian founders eyeing global expansion, the UAE has long been a natural launchpad. Now, that path is being formalized: under the India–UAE CEPA Council’s flagship startup […]
From blockchain to 5G, MENA doubles down on next-gen digital infrastructure
Talk to any founder or investor in MENA and a pattern emerges: even when consumer demand softens, infrastructure spending rarely stops. Across the region, governments, telcos, […]
Wakefit’s $6.7 million pre-IPO round — and why MENA investors are watching India’s D2C furniture play
In India’s crowded home and furniture market, Wakefit Innovations has carved out a brand around online mattresses, furniture, and home products. Now, as it prepares to go […]
Rocket Doctor AI moves to acquire Alea Health — doubling down on AI-driven mental healthcare
Telehealth is evolving from video calls and chat to AI-assisted, always-on care. The latest sign: Rocket Doctor AI Inc., a physician-built digital health company listed on the […]
Dubai’s Zinit raises $8M seed to bring AI-powered negotiation to procurement
Procurement is still one of the most manual, spreadsheet-driven functions inside many enterprises. Zinit, an AI-native sourcing and procurement platform headquartered in Dubai, wants to change that […]
Egypt Ventures exits InfiniLink after GlobalFoundries acquisition — putting Egypt’s deep-tech talent on the map
When a Cairo-based semiconductor startup gets acquired by a major US chip manufacturer, it’s more than just a win for early investors — it’s a […]
