Saudi Arabia-based event planning platform Mila Celebrations has raised $227,000 in a pre-Seed round from angel investors.  Founded in early 2024 by Muhammad Ghourbal, Mila Celebrations offers a one-stop solution for organising events and celebrations.  Mila plans to use the investment to expand into the broader GCC market. Press Release: Mila Celebrations, a tech-driven event…

Morocco-based SaaS provider Userguest has closed a $2.4 million Seed round,  led by Al Mada Ventures and featuring CDG Invest, Saviu Ventures, UM6P Ventures, Kalys VC, Plug & Play, and esteemed business angels Philippe Limes and Thane Kuhlman. Founded in 2018 by Ahmed Chami, Assil Bernossi and Hicham Benyebdri, Userguest is an automated tool that…

Morocco-based HRtech Kwiks has raised $827,000 in funding from Azur Innovation Management (AIM). Founded in 2013 by Amine Khayatei Houssaini and Karim Kaoukabi, Kwiks streamlines the hiring process by connecting companies with top freelance headhunters. The new funding will enhance Kwiks’ recruitment efforts by accelerating the development of its AI-driven solutions. Morocco World News…

Egypt-based edtech Farid has raised $250,000 in a pre-Seed funding round from Saudi businesswoman Amal bint Abdulaziz Al-Ajlan.  Founded in 2024 by Mahmoud Hussein, the Farid platform focusses on character education and mental health support for children and youth aged 3 to 18 years. The company will use the funding to develop its platform and …

UAE-based B2B marketplace Plain Tiger has raised an investment from COREangelsMEA, a member of COREangels International, for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 2021 by Alexandra Polson and Oliver Baillie, Plain Tiger connects hotels with eco-friendly suppliers, saving them time and money and reducing their environmental impact. Plain Tiger is set to leverage this investment to…

Egypt-based fintech SETTLE has raised a $2 million pre-Seed round, led by Shorooq Partners, with support from El Sewedy Capital Holding, Acasia Ventures, and Plus VC.  Founded in 2023 by Kamil Sayour and Mostafa Mobarak, SETTLE is a web-based B2B payment platform that modernises financial operations for enterprises. With this new funding, SETTLE plans to…

Algeria-based edtech LabLabee has raised $3.4 million in a Seed funding round, led by Reach Capital with contributions from Classera and supported by existing investors Brighteye Ventures and e& capital, along with business angels like Cedric Sellin and Mohammed Husamaddin. Founded in 2021 by Samir Tahraoui and Mahfoud Sidi Ali Mebarek, LabLabee offers practical, hands-on…

Jordan-based membership-based business community Sira has announced achieving $3.2 million in value generated by 90 of its members within the first two years of operation. Founded in 2022 by Zara Najjar and Ayah B. Saeed, Sira is a community business that prioritises holistic growth, inclusivity, and values-driven connections.  With extended operation across the region, including Jordan,…

Seez, a UAE-based automotive SaaS startup, has raised $4.2 million from several international investors. Founded in 2015 by Tarek Kabrit and Andrew Kabrit, Seez is an automotive tech company that provides car dealerships and OEMs with software solutions to improve their customer experience and increase sales.  After expanding into markets such as the UK, Australia, Denmark,…

A coalition between EYouth and a list of Egyptian businessmen, including Mohamed Farouk, Ahmed Tarek, Mustafa Abd Ellatif and Mokhtar Ahmed, has launched NextEra Education, an initiative aimed at  modernising the educational landscape in Egypt with an investment of $4.2 million (EGP2 billion).  The initiative aims at integrating advanced AI technologies, overhauling traditional curricula, and…