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NeuralKart raises $243K seed to scale AI‑driven Insurtech
Indian AI-Insurtech startup NeuralKart has raised approximately $ 243,000 (INR 2.35 Cr) in its seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. NeuralKart is building the decisioning layer for risk: AI th...
Orange Money & MEICO to develop InsurTech services
Orange Money, the e-wallet owned by Orange Jordan, and Middle East Insurance Company (MEICO) are partnering to develop insurance services and products that offer an innovative, easily accessible digit...
African fintech M-KOPA surpasses 10 million customers
M-KOPA, the pan-African fintech, has reached 10 million customers across its 5 African markets. From its first solar sale in 2012, reaching 1 million customers took 8 years. Since its entry into smart...
Sheraa backs 60+ startups with AED 5M resilience fund
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center’s (Sheraa) Entrepreneurs Resilience Fund (ERF) has announced AED 5 million in support for more than 60 startups and SMEs, reinforcing Sharjah’s commitment to helping fo...
Fina secures $75M from Fasanara to finance Saudi SMEs
Fina, the fintech arm of Saudi-based company SILQ, has secured a US$75 million (SAR 282M) Shariah-compliant facility from Fasanara Capital, a London-based global investment manager.
SVC invests in SEEDRA Ventures Fund II
Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) has announced its investment in SEEDRA Ventures Fund II, a venture capital fund managed by SEEDRA Ventures, an entity licensed by the Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arab...
Dubai Future District Fund invests in 30 new ventures
Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) today announced eight new investment commitments during 2025, expanding its portfolio to 30 investments comprising 11 venture capital funds and 19 high-growth startup...
UAE winners revealed for Tally MSME Honours 2026
Tally Solutions announced the winners of the UAE edition of Tally MSME Honours 2026, recognising 25 outstanding MSMEs from across the Emirates. The sixth edition of the flagship initiative celebrates ...
Sav and Visa partner to elevate digital payment experiences
Sav and Visa have signed an exclusive five-year, multimillion-dollar strategic partnership that will see Visa become Sav’s exclusive card network across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The collaborati...