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Startup Researcher - Middle East: Week 49, 2025
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Startup Researcher - Middle East: Week 49, 2025

1st December - 7th December

Ali Abounasr El Alaoui
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Yassin El Hardouz
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12/8/2025
Paribu Acquires CoinMENA in Türkiye's Largest Fintech Deal
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Paribu Acquires CoinMENA in Türkiye's Largest Fintech Deal

Othmane Taki
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12/5/2025
Black Iris Angel Network Launches in Riyadh
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Black Iris Angel Network Launches in Riyadh

Yassin El Hardouz
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12/4/2025

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Startup Researcher - Middle East: Week 49, 2025
Weekly Digests

Startup Researcher - Middle East: Week 49, 2025

1st December - 7th December

Ali Abounasr El Alaoui
Yassin El Hardouz
Mon Dec 08 2025
Paribu Acquires CoinMENA in Türkiye's Largest Fintech Deal
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Paribu Acquires CoinMENA in Türkiye's Largest Fintech Deal

The acquisition expands the Turkish crypto platform's regulated footprint into the MENA region.

Othmane Taki
Fri Dec 05 2025
Black Iris Angel Network Launches in Riyadh
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Black Iris Angel Network Launches in Riyadh

Q Fund and New Whys partner to back early-stage Saudi startups and angel investors

Yassin El Hardouz
Thu Dec 04 2025
UAE Renovation Platform Reno Secures $4 Million for GCC Expansion
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UAE Renovation Platform Reno Secures $4 Million for GCC Expansion

The investment will fuel its GCC expansion and the launch of its new AI-powered renovation app.

Othmane Taki
Thu Dec 04 2025
Nabt Secures $3.4M to Expand Saudi Fresh Produce Infrastructure
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Nabt Secures $3.4 million to Expand Saudi Fresh Produce Infrastructure

The Seed Extension round led by SHG Group will help modernize the Kingdom's agricultural value chain.

Ali Abounasr El Alaoui
Thu Dec 04 2025
NOB Acquires Al Weeam to Expand in Saudi Digital Media
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NOB Acquires Al Weeam to Expand in Saudi Digital Media

The strategic acquisition aims to elevate digital journalism and content quality in the Kingdom.

Othmane Taki
Wed Dec 03 2025
Saudi Cybersecurity Firm COGNNA Raises $9.2 Million for Global Expansion
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Saudi Cybersecurity Firm COGNNA Raises $9.2 Million for Global Expansion

Led by Impact46, the investment will boost its AI-led Agentic SOC platform and international growth.

Othmane Taki
Wed Dec 03 2025
AI Lunch Startup Funch Secures $500,000 to Simplify Dubai Lunches
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AI Lunch Startup Funch Secures $500,000 to Simplify Dubai Lunches

The AI-native service offers a flexible credit-based system for daily AED 19 meals.

Ali Abounasr El Alaoui
Mon Dec 01 2025
FuturePlay and Saudi Arabia Partner to Boost Korean Startups
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FuturePlay and Saudi Arabia Partner to Boost Korean Startups

The partnership will focus on joint investments in tech sectors and nurturing local entrepreneurs.

Yassin El Hardouz
Mon Dec 01 2025