MENA startup funding falls to $48.3 million in March 2026 - Wamda

Startup funding in the MENA region dropped to $48.3 million in March 2026, according to Wamda, signaling a slowdown in venture investment across the Middle East and North Africa.

4/6/2026

Investment in MENA startups hits $327 million in February 2026 - Wamda

Investment in MENA region startups reached $327 million in February 2026, according to Wamda. The figure reflects continued investor interest in the Middle East and North Africa startup ecosystem.

3/9/2026

Safqah Capital lands $15.2 million in seed round - Wamda

Safqah Capital has successfully raised $15.2 million in a seed funding round, marking a significant milestone for the emerging financial firm as it looks to expand its capital market operations.

2/9/2026

Breez AI Secures $1.3 Million in Funding - The SaaS News

Breez AI has successfully raised $1.3 million in funding, marking a significant milestone for the AI-focused SaaS company as it looks to expand its operations and accelerate product development.

1/23/2026

Wamda Capital leads Breez AI in $1.3 million pre-seed round - Wamda

Wamda Capital has led a $1.3 million pre-seed funding round in Breez AI, marking a significant early-stage investment in the AI startup.

1/22/2026

2025 Year in Review Investments in MENA - Wamda

Wamda reviews investment trends across the MENA region for 2025, highlighting key funding activities, notable deals, and the overall startup ecosystem performance throughout the year.

1/19/2026

MENA startup funding ends 2025 at $171.5 million in December - Wamda

MENA region startup funding closed out 2025 with $171.5 million raised in December, according to Wamda, reflecting continued investor activity in the Middle East and North Africa startup ecosystem.

1/12/2026

Merak Capital backs DSShield with $54 million investment - Wamda

Merak Capital has made a $54 million investment in DSShield, signaling strong confidence in the company's growth potential and strategic direction.

12/30/2025

Lucid Capital closes $2.5 million Seed round, led by Tharawat Holding - Wamda

Lucid Capital has successfully closed a $2.5 million Seed funding round led by Tharawat Holding, marking a significant milestone for the emerging financial firm.

12/23/2025

Saudi gametech Qwacks raises $480,000 pre-seed from Merak Capital - Wamda

Saudi-based gametech startup Qwacks has secured $480,000 in pre-seed funding from Merak Capital, marking a key early-stage investment milestone for the emerging gaming technology company.

12/8/2025

MENA startup funding hits $3.5 billion in September 2025, lifting Q3 total to $4.5 billion - Wamda

MENA region startup funding reached $3.5 billion in September 2025, pushing the Q3 total to $4.5 billion, signaling strong investor confidence in the region's growing tech ecosystem.

10/6/2025

Wamda Capital backs Clarity’s $12 million round - Wamda

Wamda Capital has participated in Clarity's $12 million funding round. No further details were provided in the article excerpt.

9/15/2025

HALA raises $157 million in landmark Series B round - Wamda

HALA has successfully raised $157 million in a landmark Series B funding round, marking a significant milestone for the fintech company in the regional startup ecosystem.

9/15/2025

The emerging VC gamble for family offices - Wamda

Family offices are increasingly venturing into VC investments, drawn by high return potential despite significant risks. This emerging trend reflects a shift in wealth management strategies among ultra-high-net-worth families.

8/18/2025