Startup Funding

Fundraising

What Pig Poop Taught Me About Growing a 20-Year-Old Business

Don't discount alternative funding sources and creative revenue streams. To get through the toughest times, companies must do whatever it takes.

Cryptocurrency / Blockchain

Opinion: The Case for Using Fintech to Fund Your Next Company

Tokenization through blockchain technology offers a compelling alternative to the traditional fundraising process.

Growth Strategies

What Makes Venture Catalysts the Largest Investor of 2018

Firm is India's first startup-focused network to venture into tier-2 and tier-3 cities

Finance

UAE Ministry of Finance Launches Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund Accelerator

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund Accelerator's unique member-centric design and services will have a singular focus on achieving innovation excellence.

Finance

Falcon Network Accepts Applications For Startup Funding

The Falcon Network is a newly-established angel investors group with committed capital of over US$2 million.

Growing a Business

The Story Behind the Nation's First Standalone LGBTQ+ Accelerator, Which Graduates Its 20th Startup Today

StartOut Growth Lab is billed as the first standalone, brick-and-mortar accelerator focusing entirely on LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.

Finance

CE-Ventures Acquires Significant Stake in UAE-based Transcorp

CE-Ventures plans to invest up to US$150 million in startups over three years.

Finance

We Got Funded: UAE-Headquartered Property Finder Raises US$120 Million

Property Finder, a MENA real estate classifieds portal, has closed a US $120 million funding round.

Starting a Business

Are Corporate Accelerators Better for Startups than Traditional Ones?

Both have their share of pros and cons, so choose wisely

Buying / Investing in Business

98 Percent of VC Funding Goes to Men. Can Women Entrepreneurs Change a Sexist System?

Last year, the largest VC deal for a female team was $165 million -- a stark contrast to that for males, which was $3 billion.

Entrepreneurs

Egypt And Saudi Arabia-Centric Online Real Estate Marketplace Aqarmap Raises Funds In Series A Round

With the funds, the startup aims to focus its efforts on refining their services in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, as well as on entering other markets.

Growth Strategies

The Many Ways to Raise Funding for Your Startup

When it comes to raising external money, most people consider venture capital or angel investors. Look towards government grants as well

Starting a Business

How FOMO Dictates Startup Funding

Fear of missing out is a major factor in deciding how quickly (and to what extent) startups receive funding

Entrepreneurs

Busting 5 Myths About a Startup!

Being faster and more efficient is all you need to leave your competition behind

Finance

Mumzworld关闭系列B轮2000万美元Fuel Its Expansion Into KSA

Dubbed the largest vertical focusing on mother, baby and child in the MENA e-commerce space, Mumzworld prepares for the implementation of its aggressive expansion strategy.