Oct 14, 2024 · The investment landscape in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region indicates a notable recovery, with 63 startups securing a total of $282 million in September 2024.

Jan 6, 2025 · Wamda accelerates entrepreneurship ecosystems across the Middle East and North Africa region through its sector-agnostic investment vehicle, Wamda Capital, which invests in high-growth technology and tech-enabled startups.

Dec 30, 2024 · Wamda accelerates entrepreneurship ecosystems across the Middle East and North Africa region through its sector-agnostic investment vehicle, Wamda Capital, which invests in high-growth technology and tech-enabled startups.

Jan 7, 2025 · Saudi Arabia-based aftersale services provider Zension Technologies has closed a Series A funding round at $30 million, led by Saudi Aramco’s venture capital arm Wa’ed Ventures, with Japanese giant Sumitomo Corporation and regional investors Global Ventures participating.

Dec 9, 2024 · As Q4 2024 almost comes to an end, tech startups in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) demonstrated significant momentum, securing an impressive $258 million through 46 deals in November, a 92% increase month-on-month and a 196% down from the $764 million raised in the same month last year.However, when discounting the debt financing from the previous year's total investment, the ...

Nov 11, 2024 · The startup ecosystem in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region slowed down in October 2024, raising $134 million across 56 deals, a 52% month-on-month decrease and 13% down from the same period last year.In October, debt financing accounted for $28.4 million, a 21% of the total amount, with Ejari securing the largest ticket of the month with its $14.65 seed round.

Oct 28, 2024 · Between 13-16 October, 18 Palestinian startups participated in the 2024 GITEX Expand North Star Conference in Dubai. This event offered Palestinian entrepreneurs a rare opportunity to gain global exposure, form strategic partnerships, and attract the investment necessary to fuel their growth—and, by extension, contribute to Palestine’s economic recovery.

At Wamda Capital, we invest in transformational businesses and create meaningful partnerships with entrepreneurs. Our experience in launching and growing MENA businesses, together with a community of experts and mentors at the Wamda Platform, mean our entrepreneur partners are uniquely placed to realize their vision.

Jul 29, 2024 · UAE-based F&B e-commerce platform Watermelon Ecosystem has closed a $4 million Series A funding round, led by undisclosed investors, who have acquired a 13.8% capital shareholding, giving the company a post-money valuation of $29 million.

Mar 4, 2024 · Startups in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region raised $88.7 million across 37 deals, a modest growth of just two per cent month-on-month in terms of deal value. Compared to the same period last year, the amount invested in February this year has fallen by 88 per cent.. The UAE remained at the top of the Mena ecosystem in terms of investment, with its startups raising $65.6 million ...