Retail technology startup Xpand has announced a $6 million funding round led by Ibex Investors and Emerge, with participation from the company’s executive team, including Chairman and CEO Joel Bar-El. The investment reflects strong confidence in Xpand’s vision to revolutionize the retail landscape through autonomous, AI-powered store technology. Founded in 2021 as 1MRobotics and recently … Read more
Dubai, UAE – A newly released report by PwC Middle East, titled “Why Entrepreneurial Capabilities Are Key to Empowering MENA’s Youth”, underscores the critical need to foster entrepreneurial mindsets, skills, and behaviours among the region’s youth to drive inclusive economic growth and innovation. With youth under the age of 25 comprising nearly 50% of the … Read more
Atlanta, GA – August 5, 2025 — Wattch, a leading monitoring and controls provider for commercial and distribution-scale solar and battery storage systems, has announced the successful closure of its $6 million Seed funding round. The round was led by Spero Ventures, with additional participation from prominent investors Christopher Klaus and Paul Grana. This fresh … Read more
Blockchain technology is rapidly transforming the global supply chain and financial landscape, driving efficiencies, reducing fraud, and offering unparalleled transparency. A recent report by SkyQuest Technology Consulting, titled “Blockchain Market – Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2025–2032,” projects the global blockchain market to surge from USD 9.27 billion in 2024 to USD 119.83 billion … Read more
NEW YORK, July 31, 2025 — Stable, a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain network designed to power real-time financial transactions using stablecoins, has officially emerged from stealth mode with the announcement of a $28 million seed funding round. The round was led by Bitfinex and Hack VC, with significant backing from top-tier institutions including Franklin Templeton, … Read more
Berlin, Germany — Saint Sass, a rising fashion-tech startup, has announced raising over $5 million in funding, with Infinitas Capital leading the investment round. The newly acquired capital will be used to scale the company’s international footprint, especially across Europe and the United States, while also expanding its product portfolio into sleepwear and swimwear categories. … Read more
Spear AI, a cutting-edge developer of maritime artificial intelligence solutions, has successfully closed its seed funding round with backing from Scare the Bear Capital and Cortical Ventures. The fresh capital will drive the expansion of its Horizon platform, development of next-gen maritime sensor technologies, and the scaling of expert-led AI and data infrastructure services. Spear … Read more
Abu Dhabi-based Space42, a prominent AI-driven space technology company, has secured a $695.5 million Export Credit Agency (ECA)-backed financing facility to advance the development of its next-generation geostationary satellites — Al Yah 4 and Al Yah 5. Backed by leading entities including Mubadala, G42, and the International Holding Company (IHC), Space42 announced that the financing … Read more
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia’s venture capital landscape reached unprecedented heights in the first half of 2025, with a total VC investment of $860 million (SAR 3.2 billion) — a 116% increase compared to H1 2024, according to the newly released “H1 2025 Saudi Arabia Venture Capital Report” by MAGNiTT, in collaboration with Saudi … Read more
Dubai, UAE – Journify, a UAE-based AI-powered data activation platform, is redefining how brands across the GCC region leverage first-party data to drive measurable marketing outcomes. With an impressive 5x revenue growth and a doubled company valuation within just six months, Journify is rapidly expanding operations in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and across the Gulf, … Read more
Cooler Heads, a trailblazing medical device company, has successfully closed an oversubscribed $11 million Series A funding round to accelerate the manufacturing and commercial rollout of Amma™, the first and only FDA-cleared Portable Scalp Cooling System designed to reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss. Amma™ offers a groundbreaking solution to one of the most distressing side effects … Read more
Dubai, UAE / New York, USA – July 2025 – Dubai Chambers has officially announced that the fourth international edition of the Dubai Business Forum will be held in New York City on 12 November 2025, marking a key milestone in its global expansion strategy. The event is part of the organization’s broader effort to … Read more
Dubai, UAE – Qlub, a leading innovator in ultra-fast, contactless payment solutions for restaurants, has successfully raised $30 million in its latest funding round. Co-led by Shorooq Partners and Cherry Ventures, the round saw participation from strategic backers including e&, Mubadala Investments, and Legend Capital. This substantial funding milestone strengthens Qlub’s ambition to scale its … Read more
Koblenz, Germany / London: Sdui Group, a prominent European provider of cloud-based administrative software for K-12 schools, has announced a significant growth investment led by Bain Capital’s Tech Opportunities fund. Existing backers HV Capital and High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) also participated in the round, reaffirming their confidence in Sdui’s long-term vision. The newly raised funds will … Read more
LeadStory, the on-demand personalized news streaming platform redefining how news is consumed, today announced $2.75M in Seed funding along with the launch of its revolutionary AI video search functionality. The round was led by Checker Media, founded by former VICE Media Global President Jesse Angelo and also included American Public Media Group’s Horizon Fund, along with follow-on investment from … Read more
GSSG Chikuden, LLC (“GSSG Chikuden”), a new utility-scale battery energy storage developer focused on accelerating Japan’s clean energy transition, has officially launched operations with a landmark US$400 million commitment from Vision Ridge Partners, a global sustainable real assets investor. This strategic investment will support the development, construction, and operation of grid-scale battery energy storage systems … Read more
