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Entlaq tables the first agritech report on Egypt
Entlaq has announced the release of its first annual report on Egypt’s agritech sector, titled ” The Untapped Potential of The Egyptian Agri-Tech Sector: Driving Innovation and Growth.” T...
Janngo Capital start-up fund oversubscribed at $78 million
Pan-African venture capital firm Janngo Capital announces the final closing of its second fund at $78 million, 20% beyond its initial target. This fundraising demonstrates the confidence of leading in...
EGIW24 drives growth for women entrepreneurs
Encubay, a global startup and angel network dedicated to driving opportunities for women in entrepreneurship and investing, concluded the Global Immersion Week 2024, (EGIW24’). The monumental event fe...
Google appoints Dawn Kubicek as the Women Techmaker Ambassador
A local businesswoman has been selected out of thousands of applicants to represent Google across the Middle East. As a Women Techmaker Ambassador, Dawn Kubicek, CEO of Leaders in Digital, will suppor...
PIF and Google Cloud to create a new global AI hub in Saudi Arabia
PIF and Google Cloud today announced a strategic partnership to create a new global artificial intelligence (AI) hub. The new AI hub will be based near Dammam, in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.
Saudi agritech startup, Nabt raises $1.5 million led by Merak Capital
Nabt, a pioneering Saudi agritech startup, has successfully closed a $1.5 million seed investment round in Q3 2024, led by Merak Capital, a technology-focused investment firm, with the participation o...
Jordan’s ISSF invests $5mln in Rua Growth I LP
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF), the largest investment fund of its kind in Jordan, proudly announces a USD 5 million investment in Rua Growth I LP, a USD 45 million venture capital fund....
Sony hosts its Creators Convention in Egypt
Sony Middle East & Africa successfully hosted its Creators Convention in Egypt, a milestone event dedicated to supporting the journey, stories, and creativity of content creators. The full-day eve...
Music game studio, Maintain Altitude secures $500k led by Hiro Capital
Maintain Altitude, a disruptive music game studio, announced the completion of its $500,000 pre-seed funding round, led by Hiro Capital with participation from angel investors behind hit games such as...