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With the return of in-person events like Gitex Global and the Dubai Expo 2020, the startup ecosystem’s development and investment future looks quite promising
Firm expands strategy beyond accelerator and seed investments, doubles down on global thesis
Beanburds is the first UAE brand to launch augmented reality to redefine the coffee retail experience
The UAE has meticulously crafted its position as a startup hub, and similar to any venture, the path to reach the top has not been easy. In an exclusive, business setup company Virtuzone’s leaders elaborate on why they are convinced by its proposition
The MoU was signed earlier this year to create and launch the Dubai Chamber – TikTok Academy.
Working with entrepreneurs of the future, the company looks to further expand its regional expertise in the food tech sector in the next 5 years
Here’s how the platform can help champion innovation and reduce the failure rate among startups within the region
Pawame offers a portfolio of solar home systems in remote areas of Kenya on a micro-financed basis
Jahez has also been expanding in other areas such as last-mile logistics and cloud kitchens
Startups receive a total of $250,000 in investments, head to demo day
The funding will enable the startup to grow its share in existing markets, ramp up international expansion, as well as expand its fintech offering
The process of liquidating a company can seem daunting, but partnering with an expert can help entrepreneurs ease the transition
Ziina also announces new seed funding from US and MENA venture capital funds
Backers receive non-monetary rewards in return for backing a startup fundraising campaign
Quiqup is currently working with more than 800 brands in the UAE
It invested in Reef Technology, a startup that manages hubs in parking lots used for food delivery and other services
Foodics partnered with Maalem Financing to launch the fund
Gheed El Makkoui, general manager at Careem UAE discusses all things mobility with Gulf Business in times of the pandemic
Sehteq will have an additional investment of $3m to support its technology arm
The pandemic has adversely affected the regional startup ecosystem. But there is help
The startup plans to use the funds to further the business by expanding into new customer segments