The rising trend of high-value startup funding in the region, especially in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, is expected to continue in the coming quarters of this year, experts said
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The company said it primarily targets pre-seed to Series A stage startups that demonstrate strong organic growth potential and clear paths to profitability
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Revealed: 2025 predicted to be a break-out year for startup funding in UAE
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AI business automation platform PLATMA announces MENA expansion after $2.2mn pre-seed funding
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UAE startup funding to triple to $2bn by end of 2024 as region sees entrepreneur boom
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VC funding in Indian startups falls 11% in October 2024 despite keeping billion-dollar levels
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Thaw in ‘funding winter’ in UAE as market sees slew of multi-million, double digit investment deals
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UAE’s FasterCapital announces enhanced fundraising support for startups
From October 14 to 20, startups that apply to the Raise Capital programme will receive priority access to FasterCapital’s investor network
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Emirati Women's Day
FasterCapital celebrates Emirati Women’s Day with new funding round for female entrepreneurs in UAE
Applications for this funding opportunity will be open from August 28 till September 30