6 inspiring quotes for entrepreneurs from Nelson Mandela
Dec 8, 2013 · Nelson ‘Madiba’ Mandela's life represented more than a selfless struggle for justice in Apartheid South Africa; his unwavering compassion, devotion to humanity, courage and wisdom inspired many who remember him today.
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Oct 28, 2024 · Wamda accelerates entrepreneurship ecosystems across the Middle East and North Africa region through its sector-agnostic investment vehicle, Wamda Capital, which invests in high-growth technology and tech-enabled startups.
Mexico’s Kavak merges with Carzaty to expand to GCC
Oct 12, 2022 · Mexico-based pre-owned cars platform KAVAK has expanded its operations to the UAE and Oman by merging with regional player Carzaty. Founded in 2016 by Carlos Garcia Ottati, Kavak is a tech and data-driven platform for used cars at a current valuation of $8.7 billion, with a presence in Turkey and now the GCC.
EdVentures invests $400,000 in Egypt’s El Kheta - Wamda
Jul 3, 2024 · Egypt-based edtech startup El Kheta has raised a $400,000 investment from EdVentures. Founded in 2019 by Mohamed Mahmoud, El Kheta platform allows students to tailor their preferred curricula and create a study plan that suits their needs.
Sarwa closes $15 million Series B round led by Mubadala
Aug 9, 2021 · UAE-based fintech Sarwa has closed a $15 million Series B funding round, led by Mubadala Investment Company with participation from 500 Startups, Kuwait Projects Company, Shorooq Partners, Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP), DIFC, Hambro Perks Oryx Fund, HALA Ventures and Vision Ventures.
Egypt’s WaffarX raises investment from US Lobby Capital
Dec 7, 2021 · Wamda accelerates entrepreneurship ecosystems across the Middle East and North Africa region through its sector-agnostic investment vehicle, Wamda Capital, which invests in high-growth technology and tech-enabled startups.
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At Wamda Capital, we invest in transformational businesses and create meaningful partnerships with entrepreneurs. Our experience in launching and growing MENA businesses, together with a community of experts and mentors at the Wamda Platform, mean our entrepreneur partners are uniquely placed to realize their vision.
How 5 teenagers built one of Algeria's biggest websites
Sep 10, 2014 · The story of Algeria’s eighth most visited website started eight years ago when police showed up to shut down a suburban street market. For decades the market would regularly pop up on a street called Oued Kniss in the Algiers suburb of Kouba.
Snoonu raises $5 million in Series A - Wamda
Apr 14, 2021 · Qatar-based super app Snoonu, has raised $5 million in the largest Series A round ever raised by a Qatari startup. The round was led by its strategic partner, Qatar Development Bank (QDB), with participation from multiple investors.
A look at Kitopi's three-year journey - Wamda
Feb 4, 2021 · When Kitopi launched in January 2018 in Dubai, few were familiar with the concept of cloud kitchens. Now, three years later, cloud kitchens have become one of the fastest growing sectors in foodtech and Kitopi, with its 60 kitchens across Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is leading the charge.