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NBA Africa launches startup accelerator for early-stage startups
NBA Africa announced the launch of “Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator,” a startup accelerator based on the continent focused on early-stage African startup companies.
India’s Rishihood University launches new UG program for entrepreneurs
Rishihood University (RU) announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind, four-year undergraduate BBA program called the “Makers Undergrad” at its ‘School of Entrepreneurship’. Th...
WEE marketplace secures $10 million from SIG INVESTMENT
WEE marketplace announced an investment of $10 million (comprising Equity and credit Facilities) from SIG INVESTMENT, underscoring confidence in WEE’s vision and capabilities. This latest invest...
Egyptian fintech startup Bokra raises $4.6 million in pre-seed funding round
Egyptian fintech startup Bokra raised $4.6 million in a pre-seed funding round led by DisrupTech Ventures, SS Capital, and other investors. The funds will be used to expand investment products and dev...
Dubai FinTech Summit coming to life on 6 – 7 May at Madinat Jumeirah
Dubai will remain in the spotlight as it hosts the second edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The Summit will be held on 6-7 May at Madinat Ju...
TVM Capital Healthcare invests $17 million in neurocare group
TVM Capital Healthcare, a specialist healthcare private equity firm headquartered in Dubai and Singapore, today announced a $17 million investment into Munich-headquartered neurocare group AG (neuroca...
TikTok announces new measures for safer content creation and sharing
TikTok is committed to maintaining a safe and vibrant space where creativity flourishes. To ensure that all communities benefit from a safer and more transparent environment, TikTok is excited to anno...
UAE with the most crypto holders ranks third in the world
Cryptocurrencies have been rising in popularity in recent years, with crypto ownership growing from 432 million to 580 million in 2023 alone, according to Crypto.com. While many countries have tried t...
92% of entrepreneurs in the UAE embrace technology
According to the GoDaddy 2024 Global Entrepreneurship Survey, entrepreneurs in the UAE are well informed, have a meaningful purpose for becoming small business owners and have a positive outlook on ho...