My Startup World Staff
2nd edition of Investopia’s annual conference Kicks off
The second edition of Investopia 2023 was started today in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The conference brings together over 2000 participants investors, government officials, thought leaders and entrepreneurs. The event comes in partnership with SALT, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and Crypto.com.
LG opens its new interactive Business Innovation Center
LG Electronics announced today the opening of its Information Display Business Innovation Center (BIC) in Dubai, UAE. The showroom represents more than just a platform to showcase LG’s cutting-edge digital signage, but an experience center where customers can interact with the latest technology and explore the possibilities that LG’s B2B solutions offer.
ASUS reveals its best lineup of laptops for content creators
For content creators looking for the best laptops to design on, ASUS’ lineup of creator laptops offers the best combination of performance, style and portability. With three standout models to choose from, creators of all levels can rely on ASUS’ creator laptops
AutoFlight’s electric aircraft flew its longest flight
AutoFlight, a high-tech startup developing the eVTOL (electric Vertical Take Off and Landing), today announced it had achieved the world’s longest eVTOL flight in history with a distance of 250KM / 155 miles on a single charge of the aircraft’s lithium-ion batteries.
Ygii raises pre-seed investment round
Saudi Arabia-based social commerce platform Ygii, announce the successful closure of a pre-seed investment round. The funding was led by Flat6Labs and participated in by a group of prominent angel investors.
Videocites closes Series B funding round and partners with NBA
Videocites, creator of the next-generation analytics solution announced the initial closing of a Series B round led by Velocity Capital Management with additional investments by Series A investor Infront Sports & Media AG, and NBA Equity.
Ras Al Khaimah announces world’s first free zone dedicated to digital and virtual asset companies
The Government of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) has announced its intention to launch RAK Digital Assets Oasis, the world’s first free zone dedicated to digital and virtual asset companies.
ISSF invests $5 million in Middle East Venture Fund
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) – the largest investment fund of its kind in Jordan – announces an investment of USD 5 million in MEVF IV, a $150M Fund launched by Middle East Venture Partners (“MEVP”); MEVP is a regional MENA-focused venture capital firm
Oxford EMBA cohort in visits Sheraa
A delegation of successful business owners, corporate leaders and serial entrepreneurs hailing from five different continents who have formed the current cohort of the prestigious Executive MBA programme at Said Business School, University of Oxford,
Investopia 2023 launches its investment platform “Marketplace”
Investopia today announced the launch of its new innovative investment platform “Marketplace”, and the formal launch will take place during the 2nd edition of Investopia conference on the 2nd and 3rd of March in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi.
Investments on rise in DIFC FinTech firms ahead of Dubai FinTech Summit
Dubai continues to solidify its reputation as a global hub for FinTech and Innovation. During 2022, investment in DIFC’s FinTech and innovation community exceeded USD615 mn and the total number of active firms in the sector grew 36 percent to 686.
Alpha Blue Ocean launces ABO Digital to support digital asset space
Alpha Blue Ocean (“ABO”), based in the Bahamas and Dubai, has announced the launch of a new investment company, ABO Digital, that will provide alternative financing solutions to early-stage and high-growth companies in the digital asset space.