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Startup wrap — Funding momentum steady amid MENA regional tensions

Startup wrap — Funding momentum steady amid MENA regional tensions

  • Growth continues on a record-breaking 2025, when startups raised $7.5bn
By Arab News ·
MENA startups raise fresh capital as governments advance ecosystem reforms

MENA startups raise fresh capital as governments advance ecosystem reforms

By Nour El-Shaeri ·
MENA startup funding drops to $784.9m in October

MENA startup funding drops to $784.9m in October

By Nour El-Shaeri ·
MENA startup funding rises 1,411% MoM to $783m

MENA startup funding rises 1,411% MoM to $783m

By Nour El-Shaeri ·
Saudi Arabia leads MENA startup funding with $396.5m in July: Wamda

Saudi Arabia leads MENA startup funding with $396.5m in July: Wamda

By Nour El-Shaeri ·
MENA startups accelerate with strategic deals

MENA startups accelerate with strategic deals

By Nour El-Shaeri ·
MENA startup funding drops 76% in March

MENA startup funding drops 76% in March

By Nour El-Shaeri ·
MENA startup sector ends Q1 with momentum

MENA startup sector ends Q1 with momentum

By Miguel Hadchity ·
MENA startups get fresh funding to drive expansion

MENA startups get fresh funding to drive expansion

By Nour El-Shaeri ·
Funding surges as MENA startups gain momentum

Funding surges as MENA startups gain momentum

By Nour El-Shaeri ·
MENA startup funding reaches $1.3bn in first 9 months of the year

MENA startup funding reaches $1.3bn in first 9 months of the year

By NOUR EL-SHAERI    ·
MENA startup funding soars 206% to $355m in July

MENA startup funding soars 206% to $355m in July

By Nour El-Shaeri ·
MENA startups raise $116m in June, pushing first half of 2024 to $882m: Wamda 

MENA startups raise $116m in June, pushing first half of 2024 to $882m: Wamda 

By ARAB NEWS  ·

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