Tag: Venture Capital

Techpoint Africa

The cNGN project: Expert criticism and questions asked so far

The cNGN stablecoin, Africa’s first regulated stablecoin project, is generating considerable buzz in Nigeria’s Web3 space, drawing both praise and criticism. Techpoint Africa reported that Riyadh-based […]
September 18th, 2025
Wamda

Sheba Joy raises $293,000 pre-seed from Merak Capital

Saudi Arabia-based mobile gaming studio Sheba Joy has raised $293,000 (SAR 1.1 million) pre-seed funding led by Merak Capital. Founded in 2021 by Ebrahim Al Hussam and Faisal Aidaros, […]
August 27th, 2025
Wamda

Fahy lands $1.75 million investment to build Saudi gaming hits

Press release: Fahy, a rising game development studio in Saudi Arabia, has secured a strategic investment of $1.75 million from Impact46 and Merak Capital. This milestone […]
August 18th, 2025
Wamda

The emerging VC gamble for family offices

Family offices are increasingly courted by emerging venture capital managers, drawn in by the promise of outsized returns and early access to the next generation of […]
August 18th, 2025
Korea Tech Desk

Korea’s ‘Top Four Global Venture Nations’ Strategy Tested on Mother Fund and Pension Financing Reform

South Korea’s ambition to rank among the world’s “Top Four Global Venture Nations” now hinges on startup financing reform. Industry leaders warn that without expansion of […]
August 17th, 2025
Korea Tech Desk

AIM Intelligence secures $1.3M Pre-A to set global standard in generative AI security

AIM Intelligence has raised $1.3 million in a Pre-A round as demand for safe, aligned AI reaches unprecedented levels. The round was led by Mirae Asset […]
August 7th, 2025
WeeTracker

Race for Lipa Later: Engage Capital Leads Three Bids for Struggling Fintech

Venture capital firm Engage Capital has submitted a USD 24.5 million bid to purchase ‘buy-now-pay-later’ firm Lipa Later. The VC is one of three investment firms […]
July 24th, 2025
Technode

Chinese self-driving car unicorn Momenta bets on electric heavy-duty trucks: report

Chinese self-driving car startup Momenta is raising its bets on other growing segments in the autonomous vehicle space, recently leading a RMB 500 million ($70 million) […]
July 23rd, 2025
The Recursive

First Ukrainian VC Backed by IFC and EBRD Launches €50M Fund for CEE Startups

Ukrainian venture capital firm Flyer One Ventures has announced its new €50 million fund backed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Bank for […]
July 10th, 2025
Technode

Embodied AI startup TARS completes $122 million angel+ funding round: report

On Tuesday, China’s embodied AI startup TARS (Trusted AI and Robotics Solution) announced the completion of a $122 million Angel+ funding round, led by Meituan’s strategic […]
July 9th, 2025
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