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Saudi quick commerce startup Ninja hits Unicorn status with $1.5 billion valuation
In a region long defined by oil and traditional commerce, Saudi Arabia is now propelling a new kind…
July 3, 2025
Haball raises $52 million in one of Pakistan’s largest fintech rounds, eyes Saudi expansion
Haball has secured $52 million in a pre-Series A round—one of the largest ever for a Pakistani fintech.…
April 14, 2025
China launches $138 billion fund to supercharge AI, quantum tech, and emerging industries
Chinese government has announced 1 trillion yuan ($138 billion) fund to accelerate China’s innovation
March 7, 2025
French startups raised over €7.1 billion in 2024, with AI leading the way
France is leading AI innovation in Europe, with 751 AI startups active by the end of 2024.
February 2, 2025
Vietnam’s youth startup ecosystem attracts $529 million in VC funding in 2024
Vietnam’s startup scene is gaining significant attention, and has attracted $529 million in VC funding in 2024
December 10, 2024
Sarmayacar secures $15 million from Green Climate Fund to boost Pakistan’s Climate Tech startups
Sarmayacar, Pakistan’s venture capital firm, has secured a $15 million anchor commitment from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to tackle climate change through technology.
October 24, 2024
Qist Bazaar raises $3.2 million to expand BNPL solutions for unbanked Pakistanis
Pakistan's leading Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) fintech platform Qist Bazaar has raised $3.2 million in Series A funding,
September 25, 2024
VC powerhouse Sequoia splits China and India units
Sequoia Capital is undergoing a significant transformation as it splits into three separate entities, separating the Chinese and US operations.
June 8, 2023