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Why Western Pitch Deck Doesn’t Work for MENA Startups
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Why Western Pitch Deck Doesn’t Work for MENA Startups

When Leila, a founder based in Cairo, walked into a room of regional angel investors with her crisp, Silicon Valley-style pitch deck, she expected nods of approval. After all, she had rehearsed using YC templates, highlighted her Total Addr

Jul 7, 2025·3 min read

BioSapien Raises $8M to Advance MediChip™ Cancer Platform
Funding

BioSapien Raises $8M to Advance MediChip™ Cancer Platform

Jul 7, 20252 min read
eBay Launches SpeedPAK via DHL to Boost UAE Exports
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eBay Launches SpeedPAK via DHL to Boost UAE Exports

Jul 4, 20251 min read

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InstaBank Secures $15M to Launch AI-Driven Services
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InstaBank Secures $15M to Launch AI-Driven Services

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Flawless Raises $1.5M to Scale AI Career Guidance in MENA
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Flawless Raises $1.5M to Scale AI Career Guidance in MENA

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Zodia Expands in MENA with Tungsten Acquisition
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Zodia Expands in MENA with Tungsten Acquisition

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Stride Ventures Announces First Close of Landmark ADGM Fund
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Stride Ventures Announces First Close of Landmark ADGM Fund

Jul 2, 20253 min read
Saudi Arabia’s Ninja Becomes Latest GCC Unicorn
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Saudi Arabia’s Ninja Becomes Latest GCC Unicorn

Jul 2, 20252 min read
Valify Gains FRA License to Launch Digital Contracts
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Valify Gains FRA License to Launch Digital Contracts

Jul 1, 20252 min read
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Jadwa Leads $50M Round in Saudi FuelTech Startup PetroApp
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Jadwa Leads $50M Round in Saudi FuelTech Startup PetroApp

Jul 1, 20252 min read
AgriCash Raises Seed Round to Digitize Egypt’s Agriculture
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AgriCash Raises Seed Round to Digitize Egypt’s Agriculture

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Impact46 Backs Spekter Games in $5M Web3 Gaming Round
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Impact46 Backs Spekter Games in $5M Web3 Gaming Round

Jun 30, 20252 min read