Fintech stocks have held the attention of institutional and individual investors for over a decade, and for good reason. This dynamic industry combines disruptive technological innovation with the …
The Funders To The Funders: 5 Lessons From Super Venture And Its Impact On The VC & Fintech Ecosystem
Here are five key takeaways from the Super Venture conference that are poised to shape the venture and fintech landscape.
Xpence and Neoleap celebrate launch of Xpence corporate Visa cards to empower Saudi SMEs and corporates
This launch marks a significant milestone in supporting the SMEs and corporate landscape in the region, making Saudi Arabia the third market for Xpence …
HP Spring Studios tackles Middle East consumer savings with its first spin-out, Compound
Fintech venture studio, HP Spring Studios … Compound, founded by Shashank Narayanan, an early employee of Sarwa, a prominent digital wealth management startup, collaborates with merchants to provide …
UAE fintech firm Stake secures $14m in Series A funding
Stake intends to use the proceeds to expand its business in Saudi Arabia and build its platform to offer individuals investment opportunities.
Yabx and SimpliFi Partner to Expand Access to Credit and Card Issuance for Businesses across the MENA Region
DUBAI, UAE, June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Yabx, a leading Lending-as-a-Service platform, has announced a strategic partnership with SimpliFi, an emerging Cards-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform for MENA …
UAE, wider Gulf region witness influx of global entrepreneurs looking to raise early-stage startup capital
Gupta said of late, the UAE is seeing an interesting but highly promising trend of entrepreneurs increasingly opting for newer sectors such as advanced medical and environmental fields, besides the …
Egypt’s Sahl Secures $6 Million in Dual Funding Rounds
A report by Magnitt revealed that the fintech sector in Egypt underwent a notable decrease in venture debt funding by 86% YoY, as only $4 million was invested in Egyptian fintech startups. Fintech …
Real estate fintech Stake raises $14 million
The Kingdom is a key market for both regional and international investors and presents vast growth opportunities for real estate fintech companies such as Stake … market leading product. Co-Founder …
UAE fintech Stake secures $14mln in Series A; backers include Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala, Saudi Aramco’s VC unit
The Dubai-based fintech start-up Stake has raised $14 million in a Series A funding led by MEVP (Middle East Venture Partners), a UAE venture capital firm, with participation from Abu Dhabi’s …
Block: 3 Reasons To Buy This Fintech On The Drop
Block’s shares have continued to sell off after the Fintech’s solid Q1’24 earnings. Read why I continue to rate SQ stock as a strong buy.
Kernel cracks $1 billion FUM, plans to add more savings options
Locally owned investment platform Kernel has cracked the $1 billion funds under management nut after experiencing $170 million in inflows in April and its highest number of retail customer …
Félix Pago Gets $15.5M in Funding; Will Push WhatsApp-Enabled Remittances for Latinos
US fintech Félix Pago raised US$15.5 million in its latest funding round, bolstering its recent launch of a WhatsApp-enabled payment system which allows latino workers in the US to send money back to …
Tax Management NZ appoints CEO
Kiwi fintech entrepreneur Matt Edwards has returned to his homeland to take up the helm of the tax pooling company, Tax Management New Zealand (TMNZ), as chief executive. Edwards left New Zealand 15 …
10 best family restaurants in Dubai to suit everyone
The best family restaurants in Dubai are great for lunches with kids or dinners to treat your teens, not to mention the ideal hangouts for mum and dad looking for a great feed and chilled-out drink, …
Sebi notice to PB Fintech’s Yashish Dahiya over $2 million Dubai investment
Market regulator Sebi has issued a Show Cause Notice to Yashish Dahiya, Chairperson and CEO of PB Fintech over a Dubai investment made in 2022, a regulatory filing by the company said on June 6. The …
FNZ ‘just scratching the surface’ of growth potential
In an exclusive interview with NBR the fintech’s managing director Adrian Durham looks past the costs of its expansion strategy. Adrian Durham, managing director of ambitious fintech FNZ, has his eyes …