Aumet raises $1.25 million in seed funding - Wamda
WEBNews • 14 July, 2020. Jordan-born healthcare marketplace Aumet, has raised a $1.25 million seed round from Right Side Capital, TechStars, and Plugs and Play. Now headquartered in the US, Aumet has offices in France, Jordan and recently opened one in the UAE. Launched in 2015 by Yehya Aqel, Mohammed Issa …
6 inspiring quotes for entrepreneurs from Nelson Mandela
WEBDec 6, 2013 · Here are 6 quotes that reveal ways entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs and business leaders can find their inner Mandela: 1. "Vision without action is just a dream, action without vision just passes the time, and vision with action can change the world." It’s easy to become distracted doing things that are related to, but not core to our vision.
eyewa closes $21 million Series B - Wamda
WEBJun 27, 2021 · UAE-based eyewa has closed its Series B funding round, raising $21 million. The round was co-led by Kingsway and Nuwa Capital, with participation from French Partners, Endeavor Catalyst, Derayah, Palm Drive, and Hardy Capital. Founded in 2017 by Mehdi Oudghiri and Anass Boumediene, eyewa has grown to become the Middle East’s largest online ...
Saudi fintech Tweeq closes funding round led by STV, Raed Ventures
WEBJun 21, 2021 · A BCG report suggests that 89 per cent of Saudis are willing to open an account with a fintech startup. Tweeq, an emerging fintech platform based out of Saudi Arabia, announced the closure of a seven-figure investment round today, co-led by STV and Raed Ventures. Founded in early 2020 by a team of seasoned banking and tech professionals, Tweeq ...
Pure Harvest secures $180.5 million from global investors to fund ...
WEBJun 30, 2022 · Pure Harvest secures $180.5 million from global investors to fund expansion. UAE-based agritech Pure Harvest Smart Farms, has raised $180.5 million in its latest growth funding round. Investors included Metric Capital Partners, IMM Investment Corp, and Olayan Group, alongside existing investors.
Jordan’s edtech Wajeez raises $3 million in pre-Series A round
WEBJul 11, 2021 · Jordan-based edtech startup Wajeez has raised $3 million in a pre-Series A round, led by STV with participation from Shorooq Partners, Mawdoo3, and Wise Venture.. Founded in December 2020 by Mohammad Zatara and Rami Abu Jbara, Wajeez focuses on providing Arabic summaries for global and local non-fiction literature.. Wajeez claims to have amassed up to 800,000 users on its app-based platform in ...
Australia's Zip acquires Spotii - Wamda
WEBNews • 24 May, 2021. ZIP a publically listed Australia-based buy now pay later (BNPL) company has fully acquired Dubai-based BNPL provider Spotii for $16.3 million. The acquisition comes almost six months after Zip invested in Spotii, when it acquired 20 per cent of its shares. Founded in January 2020, Spotii provides shoppers with the ...
Jordan’s Abwaab raises $20 million Series A round - Wamda
WEBNov 15, 2021 · Jordan-based e-learning platform Abwaab has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round, led by existing investor BECO Capital (UAE) and joined by 4DX Ventures (US), GSV Ventures (US), Watar Partners (KSA) and others. Founded in late 2019 by Hamdi Tabbaa, Sabri Hakim, and Hussein AlSarabi, Abwaab is …
UAE-based RemotePass raises pre-Series A round - Wamda
WEBDec 8, 2021 · UAE-based recruitment platform RemotePass has raised its pre-Series A round, led by BECO Capital with participation from Wamda, Khawarizmi VC, Flat6Labs, Wealth Well and a syndicate of Saudi investors. The amount raised was not disclosed. Co-founded in 2020 by Kamal Reggad, RemotePass allows companies to handle hiring and employment-related ...
Stillfront acquires UAE’s Jawaker for $205 million - Wamda
WEBNews • 09 September, 2021. UAE-based gaming startup Jawaker has been acquired by Sweden-based Stillfront Group for a total of $205 million on a cash and debt-free basis. Founded in 2009 in Jordan by Mohamad Hasan and Yousef Shamoun, Jawaker is a mobile gaming studio that holds one of the largest classic …