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- by Scott ShueyIndia’s tech sell-off is a sobering reality check. Meanwhile, a former Anthropic researcher is warning that AI risks are accelerating.
- by Aya LinHere's our regularly updated list of the country's biggest startup exits.
- by Grace Priscilla TeoThe surge is linked to the growth of AI data centers where higher power densities require more efficient cooling methods.
- by Aiko Gao IshidaThe company intends to launch in markets including the Czech Republic, Greece, Romania, Austria, Denmark, Finland, and Norway.
- by Aya LinOur automated tracker can help you keep an eye on the funding activities of Japan's tech firms as they close in on the billion-dollar mark.
- by Aiko Gao IshidaThe city is being positioned as a hub for AI infrastructure and submarine internet cables linking India to Singapore.
- by Naomi Li GanThe sale marks ByteDance’s potential exit from its gaming business, which it began restructuring in 2023.
- by Aya LinFundraising is hard. To make things slightly easier, we've compiled this list of fundraising startups for our subscribers.
- by Aiko Gao IshidaWith China viewing AI as a tool for societal progress and Western markets focusing more on job and social risks.
- by Grace Priscilla TeoThe move follows Vietnam's earlier indication that it would allow Starlink to conduct a trial in the country.
- by Aiko Gao IshidaThe State Administration for Market Regulation advised these firms to eliminate “involution-style” competition.
- by Grace Priscilla TeoIndia’s startup ecosystem has grown significantly, with over 200,000 startups registered in 2025.
- by Minh LeHuang was initially expected to speak at the summit and address the media in New Delhi on February 18.
- by Aya LinNeed to get up to speed with India's M&A scene? This one’s for you.
- by Aya LinWhich investors are writing the most checks to Thailand-based startups?
- by Stefanie YeoFirmus, Regend, GCash, and more raised funds this week.
- by Aya LinHere's our regularly updated list of the country's biggest startup exits.
- by Naomi Li GanByteDance’s move reflects increased competition among domestic AI developers.
- by Grace Priscilla TeoThe company aims to enhance search, trip planning, and host management tools.
- by Naomi Li GanThe company had planned to retire GPT-4o in August after launching GPT-5 but kept it available for paid users due to user feedback.
- by Tom JacksonStartup Club ZA has launched Platform ZA, a national discovery, jobs, news, resources and networking platform designed to improve access for South African tech founders. Founded in 2023, Startup Club ZA is South Africa’s largest tech startup and investor network, serving founders building the future through technology. It operates across national event initiatives, digital platforms […] The post Startup Club ZA launches Platform ZA to improve access for SA tech founders appeared first on Disrupt Africa.
- by Tom JacksonSouth African female empowerment organisation WomHub has opened applications for the second edition of the Green Acceleration Programme (GAP). WomHub is a leading organisation dedicated to empowering women and girls in STEM, which through education, mentorship, and support strives to create a diverse and inclusive engineering and tech industry. The second edition of the Green […] The post SA’s WomHub opens applications for 2nd Green Acceleration Programme appeared first on Disrupt Africa.
- by Tom JacksonEach of the so-called “big four” of African tech – Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya and South Africa – raised more funding than in 2024, when steep declines occurred as a result of the global capital shortage. This is according to the 11th edition of the annual African Tech Startups Funding Report released by startup news and […] The post Africa’s “big four” remains as dominant as ever as capital continues to find safe haven appeared first on Disrupt Africa.
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- by Tom JacksonSouth Africa’s Talk360, the global calling app built to make international communication more accessible and reliable, has raised US$1.4 million in secondary investment to support its next phase of product development and platform expansion. Co-founded in 2016 by South African venture builder Dean Hiine with Dutch entrepreneurs Hans Osnabrugge and Jorne Schamp, Talk360 is an […] The post SA’s Talk360 raises $1.4m funding round to support next phase of development appeared first on Disrupt Africa.
- by Tom JacksonThe Egyptian government has launched a “Startup Charter” following a year of consultations between 15 national entities and more than 250 representatives of the startup community, entrepreneurs, and members of parliamentary councils. Egypt’s “Startup Charter” represents a strategic roadmap to bolster the capacity of startups and the entrepreneurship ecosystem to achieve sustainable and accelerated economic […] The post Egypt launches “startup charter” to boost country’s tech ecosystem appeared first on Disrupt Africa.
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- by Tom JacksonPan-African venture studio Delta40 has raised US$20 million in funding secured to support its integrated venture studio and fund. Disrupt Africa reported in March 2023 on how VC firm Factor[e]Ventures had launched Delta40, a new venture studio that aims to increase incomes and tackle climate change in Africa by building and investing in technology ventures. […] The post Pan-African venture studio Delta40 raises $20m funding to support innovative ventures across Africa appeared first on Disrupt Africa.
- by Tom JacksonEgyptian startup Tactful AI, a customer experience (CX) platform enabling enterprises to transform customer service using Agentic AI, has raised US$1 million in a pre-Series A funding round. Founded by Mohamed Elmasry, Mohammad Hassan and Sherif Khairallah, Tactful is a unified customer experience platform that provides businesses with a single dashboard through which to manage, […] The post Egypt’s Tactful AI raises $1m pre-Series A to build agentic customer experience infrastructure appeared first on Disrupt Africa.
- by Tom JacksonKenyan and Ugandan agri-tech startups have been invited to apply for the O-Farms accelerator programme, which is focused on circular agribusiness with the goal of making circularity a mainstream approach for improved rural livelihoods and sustainability. Funded by the IKEA Foundation, O-Farms is led by Bopinc and Unconventional Capital and is focused on accelerating the […] The post Kenyan, Ugandan agri-tech startups invited to apply for O-Farms accelerator appeared first on Disrupt Africa.
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- by MB StaffRiyadh-based credit infrastructure platform Orbii has raised $3.6 million in a seed funding round led by Prosus Ventures, with participation from VentureSouq, DASH Ventures, Taz Investments and Sanabil 500, it announced today. Founded in 2024 by Nauman Ali, Guillaume Kieffer and Nasara Mughal, Orbii provides AI-powered credit infrastructure that enables financial institutions and B2B platforms […] The post Saudi’s Orbii raises $3.6 million in Prosus-led seed to help banks and fintechs launch SME lending appeared first on MENAbytes.
- by MB StaffEgyptian B2B startup TradeHub has officially shut down operations and returned all remaining capital to investors, 18 months after raising a $1.4 million pre-seed round, co-founder Ahmed Gaber announced on LinkedIn earlier this week. The startup, which was founded in late December 2023 by Ahmed Gaber and Ahmed Atef, initially launched as a cross-border B2B […] The post Egypt’s TradeHub shuts down, returns remaining capital to investors after failing to achieve product-market fit appeared first on MENAbytes.
- by MB StaffDubai-based car rental startup WheelsOn has closed a $12.5 million funding round that combines $2.2 million in equity from a group of investors, including the founders of London-based Xploration Capital, $6.5 million for fleet expansion, and $4 million in bank financing. The deal values the two-year-old company at nearly $30 million. Founded in 2023 by […] The post Dubai’s WheelsOn raises $12.5 million in debt and equity for its deposit-free car rental platform appeared first on MENAbytes.
- by MB StaffRiyadh-headquartered AI startup Intella has raised $12.5 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round led by Prosus, with participation from 500 Global, Wa’ed Ventures, Hala Ventures, Idrisi Ventures, and HearstLab, it announced today. The round brings the company’s total funding to $16.9 million. It previously raised $3.4 million in a pre-Series A led by […] The post Saudi’s Intella raises $12.5 million in Prosus-led Series A to offer AI transcription for 25+ Arabic dialects appeared first on MENAbytes.
- by MB StaffQatar Investment Authority has joined a major group of global investors in backing Anthropic’s massive $13 billion Series F funding round. The round values Anthropic at $183 billion post-money, nearly tripling its valuation from $61.5 billion just six months ago in March 2025. The funding round was led by Iconiq Capital alongside co-leads Fidelity Management […] The post Qatar Investment Authority backs Anthropic’s record $13 billion round as AI firm hits $183 billion valuation appeared first on MENAbytes.
- by MB StaffMunify has raised $3 million in seed funding to build a cross-border neobank that serves both the Egyptian diaspora sending money home and local freelancers and businesses seeking access to U.S. banking. The round, according to TechCrunch, was led by Y Combinator, with participation from regional investors including BYLD and DCG. The fintech was founded […] The post Munify raises $3 million to serve Egyptian diaspora abroad and freelancers at home with cross-border banking appeared first on MENAbytes.
- by MB StaffSaudi Arabia-based Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) startup Zetta has successfully closed a $12 million Series A funding round led by Core Vision Investment and National Dimensions Investment. The strategic investment will fuel the company’s expansion plans and strengthen its presence in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing technology sector. The round follows a $1.5 million pre-seed last year. Founded […] The post Saudi’s Zetta raises $12 million Series A to expand device subscription services for enterprises appeared first on MENAbytes.
- by MB StaffUAE-based fintech Holo has raised $22 million in a Series A funding round led by Saudi Arabia’s Impact46, with participation from Mubadala Investment Company, Rua Growth Fund, anb seed, and MoreThan Capital. Returning investors Salica Oryx Fund and Dubai Future District Fund also joined the round, which the company describes as one of the largest […] The post Dubai’s Holo raises $22 million Series A to expand digital mortgage platform across GCC appeared first on MENAbytes.
- by MB StaffSaudi Arabia’s leading vacation rental platform Gathern has raised $72 million in Series B round led by Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, with participation from STV, Pinnacle Capital, Nuwa Capital, and Endeavor Catalyst. The round values the company at over $266 million, making it the highest-valued venture-backed startup in […] The post Saudi vacation rental platform Gathern raises $72 million at a valuation of over $266 million, eyes IPO appeared first on MENAbytes.
- by MB StaffRiyadh-based game development studio Fahy Studios has closed a $1.75 million funding round led by Impact46 and Merak Capital, as the two-year-old startup works toward its ambitious goal of building hit global games from Saudi Arabia. The investment will help Fahy accelerate development of its pipeline of hybrid-casual mobile games, which blend accessible gameplay with […] The post Fahy Studios raises $1.75 million to build global games from Saudi Arabia appeared first on MENAbytes.
