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MENA’s AgriTech Revolution Captures VC Attention and Dollars
Startups // May 04, 2023

Total investment raised by startups in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) and broader Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area crossed the $3 billion mark in 2022 as investors injected more money into promising startups despite the global slowdown. Get the Full Story Complete...

Startups Embrace Business Resilience Just as VCs Demand It
Startups // December 29, 2022

Global economic volatility and recession risk test the business resilience of startups. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Egypt FinTech Rewards App Lucky Grabs $25M in Series A Funding Round
Investments // March 21, 2022

Egyptian cash back rewards app Lucky on Monday (March 21) wrapped up a $25 million fundraising round that is the largest Series A funding effort for a FinTech in that country, according to a Tech Funding News report. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

National Bank of Egypt, Others Launch Nclude Venture Fund Aimed at Young Innovators
International // March 20, 2022

Egypt’s largest national banks, Banque Misr, National Bank of Egypt and Banque du Caire, have launched a new venture fund called Nclude, the banks announced Sunday (March 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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MENA’s AgriTech Revolution Captures VC Attention and Dollars

May 04, 2023
Total investment raised by startups in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) and broader Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area crossed the $3 billion mark in 2022 as investors injected more money into promising startups despite the global slowdown. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free […]

Startups Embrace Business Resilience Just as VCs Demand It

December 29, 2022
Global economic volatility and recession risk test the business resilience of startups. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Quick Reads
Maalexi Raises $3 Million to Facilitate Cross-Border Trade for Agribusinesses

January 08, 2024
Maalexi has raised $3 million in a Pre-Series A funding round to continue building its cross-border trade platform for small agribusinesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing […]

Egypt FinTech Rewards App Lucky Grabs $25M in Series A Funding Round

March 21, 2022
Egyptian cash back rewards app Lucky on Monday (March 21) wrapped up a $25 million fundraising round that is the largest Series A funding effort for a FinTech in that...

National Bank of Egypt, Others Launch Nclude Venture Fund Aimed at Young Innovators

March 20, 2022
Egypt’s largest national banks, Banque Misr, National Bank of Egypt and Banque du Caire, have launched a new venture fund called Nclude, the banks announced Sunday (March 20). Get the...