Dr. Greiche Group has announced a substantial investment of EGP 500 million (approximately $9 million) to establish a high-tech automotive glass facility in 10th of Ramadan City, Egypt. This investment aligns with the country’s national strategy to localize advanced industries and address the domestic production gap, according to a press release from the company. The...
Category: Investments
AIREV Secures Investment from Venturewave Capital
AIREV, a rapidly growing artificial intelligence start-up based in the UAE, has secured an investment from the Irish venture private equity firm Venturewave Capital. This funding will support AIREV’s expansion as it develops one of the world’s first AI operating systems, called ‘On-Demand’. The investment will allow AIREV to explore new market opportunities both in...
NEOM Investment Fund Partners with Liberation Labs to Enhance Biomanufacturing
The NEOM Investment Fund (NIF), the investment arm of NEOM, has announced a strategic investment in Liberation Labs, a leader in precision-fermentation biomanufacturing. This partnership aims to establish an advanced precision-fermentation facility in Saudi Arabia that will support Topian, NEOM’s food company, in developing novel food production methods. Liberation Labs is known for creating biomanufacturing...
90 Companies Join UAE’s NextGen FDI Program to Boost Technology Partnerships
The UAE has welcomed 90 new companies into its NextGen Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) program, reinforcing its reputation as a key destination for multinational technology partnerships. This initiative, launched by the Ministry of Economy, aims to attract innovative businesses and foster economic growth in the region. The Ministry of Economy highlighted that this influx of...
Mubadala Energy Makes First Major US Investment in Kimmeridge’s SoTex HoldCo
Mubadala Energy, the international energy division of Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company, has announced its first major investment in the United States by acquiring a 24.1 percent stake in Kimmeridge’s SoTex HoldCo. This significant equity investment was confirmed through a joint statement released on Thursday and reflects Mubadala’s ambitious expansion strategy into the US market....
Lucid Group Secures $1.1 Billion Through Convertible Senior Notes
Lucid Group, Inc., backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), has successfully closed a significant $1.1 billion offering in convertible senior notes due in 2030. This closing includes the full exercise of an option that allowed initial purchasers to acquire an additional $100 million in notes, as stated in an official announcement. Taoufiq Boussaid,...
Bahrain’s Sellou Secures $3 Million in Seed Funding
Bahrain-based social commerce app Sellou has successfully raised $3 million in seed funding, according to a recent announcement from the company. This investment comes at a valuation of $3 million and aims to enhance the app’s platform and expand its market presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Founded by Salman Al...
UAE Investors Explore Opportunities in India’s Rapidly Growing Sectors
Investors from the United Arab Emirates are increasingly looking at India’s dynamic economic landscape for investment opportunities, as highlighted in a recent report by Dubai Chambers during the Dubai-India Business Forum. The report emphasizes that India’s significant economic transformation positions it as a leading global growth center in the coming years. India, which holds the...
Dubai Fintech Startup Fuse Secures $6.6 Million in Seed Funding
Dubai-based fintech startup Fuse has successfully raised US$6.6 million in seed funding, aiming to tackle payment challenges for businesses looking to enter the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The funding round was led by Northzone, with additional contributions from Flourish Ventures, Alter Global, and notable angel investors such as Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola...
Haldirams Secures Investment from Abu Dhabi’s IHC and Alpha Wave Global
Haldirams, one of India’s largest snack brands, has secured a significant investment from Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company (IHC). Alongside IHC, Alpha Wave Global has also acquired equity in Haldirams, marking a strategic move that aims to bolster the company’s financial standing and provide the necessary funds for further expansion, particularly in the United States...