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The repeated reinvention of Kitopi

The repeated reinvention of Kitopi

Kitopi’s journey has been one of relentless iteration. From its origins as a managed cloud kitchen to its transformation into a fully integrated food ecosystem, the company has continually adapted to challenges, market shifts, and consumer demands.

Jamie Lane
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Talabat's $1.5 billion IPO sells out in minutes

Talabat's $1.5 billion IPO sells out in minutes

Saudi fintech Edfapay secures $5 Million pre-Series A, YC-backed Egypt-based insurtech secures $2.3 million, Saudi’s Merak Capital launches $80M fund to back MENA gaming startups, and a round-up of this week's MENA startup, VC, and tech news.

Jamie Lane, +1
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Top Valley VC makes first Saudi investment

Top Valley VC makes first Saudi investment

Lean Technologies raises $67.5M Series B, Talabat confirms IPO date and details, diaspora founders raise $200M for gen-AI startup, and a round-up of this week's MENA startup, VC, and tech news.

Jamie Lane, +1
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The GCC's reinvention of restaurants

The GCC's reinvention of restaurants

What makes the region such a fertile ground for food industry disruption, particularly in the realm of cloud kitchens?

Jamie Lane, +1
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Saudi plans $100 billion AI powerhouse

Saudi plans $100 billion AI powerhouse

SVC invests $20 Million in BECO Capital‘s Booster Fund IV, Shorooq leads Corgea's $2.6 million Seed round, Arzan VC partners with Ahmad Takatkah to launch RBF firm, and a round-up of this week's MENA startup, VC, and tech news.

Jamie Lane, +1
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Global investors descend on Riyadh

Global investors descend on Riyadh

Wa’ed Ventures earmarks $100 million to invest in AI startups, $300 million fund to back Saudi deeptech, Wasoko-MaxAB valued at $526 million post-merger, and a round-up of this week's MENA startup, VC, and tech news.

Jamie Lane, +1
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FWDstart turns 1

FWDstart turns 1

The highs and lows of the past year, our triumphs and failures, and the lessons learned covering MENA's startup, VC and tech landscape over 82 editions.

Zoe O Dwyer, +1
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The rise and rise of pay later across MENA

The rise and rise of pay later across MENA

Sawari Ventures announces a new $200 million fund to back Egyptian startups, Dubai proptech Prypco raises $10 million in Seed funding, Saudi’s Mala secures $7 million pre-seed for its procure-now-pay-later platform, and a round-up of this week's MENA startup, VC, and tech news.

Jamie Lane, +1
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Saudi's new $90 million early stage fund

Saudi's new $90 million early stage fund

Ride-hailing unicorn Bolt enters UAE market, MENAP fintech Abhi secures $15 million debt financing, Egypt's DisrupTech exploring a new $70 million fund, and a round-up of this week's MENA startup, VC, and tech news.

Jamie Lane, +1
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MENA events season begins

MENA events season begins

The tech world descends on Dubai for Expand North Star, GITEX and SuperReturn ME, and an update on our deep-dive on cloud kitchens.

Jamie Lane, +1
MENA Q3 funding up 400% on last year

MENA Q3 funding up 400% on last year

Saudi rent now, pay later platform closes $14.65 million round, UAE exempts crypto from VAT, and a round-up of this week's MENA startup, VC, and tech news.

Jamie Lane, +1
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MENA podcasting goes global

MENA podcasting goes global

Founder of Souqalmal named CEO of Revolut UAE, proptech Huspy to expand to Riyadh and a round-up of this week's MENA startup, VC, and tech news.

Jamie Lane, +1
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