Members of the Dubai Internet City (DIC) community have collectively attracted AED 7.8 billion in funding since its launch. The figure bears testimony to Dubai’s success in attracting the best businesses, making the emirate one of the main drivers of technological innovation and investment in… Read More
Middle East based STEP Group has closed its Series A funding round with a USD 2 million investment from regional investors including Wamda Capital, Equitrust and Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, and international VC firm North Base Media, which focuses exclusively on media investments. The deal… Read More
The importance of female assertiveness in women’s empowerment was a key theme arising from a discussion that took place at the ‘Investing in the Future’ (IIFMENA) conference in Sharjah on October 20, 2016. Titled ‘Strategic Partnerships for Economic Development,’ the discussion explored the initiatives and… Read More
Theluxurycloset.com, an online marketplace that buys, sells and consigns personal luxury goods, has closed a USD 7.8 million Series B round of funding. The financing was led by Venture Capital firm Wamda Capital and Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP), a tech focused Venture Capital firm… Read More
