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PlaysOut, a UAE-based gametech startup, has raised $7 million to enhance its mini-game ecosystem, while ORO Labs secured $1.5 million for its tokenized gold trading platform. MENA Analytics and Juridoc.tn are expanding their services with new funding, and Grinta is pivoting to healthcare after acquiring Citi Clinic. In Egypt, Fawry and Contact Financial are partnering to improve BNPL services, and Yango Group launched a $20 million venture fund to support startups in high-growth regions. Meanwhile, Tabuk is emerging as a dynamic investment hub in Saudi Arabia, with significant opportunities in tourism, agriculture, and renewable energy.
Startups in the MENA region are attracting significant investment, particularly in fintech, gaming, and healthcare. Notable funding rounds include UAE-based NymCard's $33 million for API solutions, ClearGrid's $10 million for AI-driven debt collection, and PlaysOut's $7 million for a mini-game ecosystem. Other ventures like ORO Labs and Grinta are also expanding their offerings in tokenized gold trading and healthcare services, respectively.
UAE-based ORO Labs has secured $1.5 million in pre-seed funding to transform gold into a yield-generating asset through blockchain technology. Founded by Usman Saleem, ORO aims to redefine gold ownership by enabling users to earn yield, borrow against tokenized gold, and trade gold-backed assets seamlessly. With strategic partnerships and regulatory support, ORO is positioned to bridge traditional gold markets with the next generation of financial infrastructure.
ORO is leveraging blockchain technology to transform gold into a borderless, income-generating asset, coinciding with central banks' record gold accumulation amid de-dollarization trends. With strong investor backing and strategic partnerships, it aims to redefine gold's role in the digital economy.In the UAE, Zeekr celebrated its first anniversary, achieving over 200% growth in January 2025, and plans to launch the Zeekr 7X. Meanwhile, MENA Analytics secured funding to expand its AI-driven market research platform into Jordan and Saudi Arabia, enhancing data accessibility for SMEs.
MENA Analytics, a Palestine-based market research startup, has secured funding from Ibtikar Fund to expand its AI-driven services into Jordan and Saudi Arabia, targeting underserved SMEs. The platform offers cost-effective, real-time market intelligence solutions, revolutionizing traditional research methods.UAE-based NymCard has raised $33 million in Series B funding to enhance its embedded finance solutions across MENA, supporting over 50 partnerships with banks and fintechs. This investment underscores the growing confidence in the region's fintech ecosystem and aims to drive digital payment innovations.
In a significant move for Tunisia's venture capital landscape, ANAVA invested €4.5 million in GO LIVE, a fund targeting early-stage B2B startups in sectors like AgriTech and HealthTech. Juridoc.tn, a digital legal solutions provider, plans to expand into OHADA markets, enhancing its AI-driven services to improve efficiency and access to legal resources. Meanwhile, Tern Rewards launched a digital rental payment platform in the UAE, allowing tenants to pay rent via credit card while earning rewards, and MENA Analytics secured funding to expand its AI-driven market research services across the MENA region.
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