MENA, Pakistan & GCC Tech Roundup | Week of July 24-31, 2026
THE WEEK IN NUMBERS MENA startups secured $96.1 million across 22 funding rounds during the
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Shorooq’s $200M QIA-Backed Fund: Solving MENA’s Missing Pre-IPO Engine
Abu Dhabi-based Shorooq Partners has launched a $200 million late-stage growth fund, marking a strategic
Epic Angels Backs Neem to Power Pakistan’s Shift from Cash to Digital Payments
Pakistan’s fintech ecosystem continues to gain global attention. In a significant vote of confidence, Epic
Pakistan’s Tech & VC Landscape 2024: A Market Reset, Not a Meltdown
The Tech & VC Landscape 2024 report by Data Darbar paints a complex picture of
Wyld VC Launches $50M AI Fund Bridging Middle East and Silicon Valley
Saudi-based venture capital firm Wyld VC launches a $50 million fund focused on early-stage artificial
OpenAI Startup Fund Adds $15M to Fuel AI Innovation
The OpenAI Startup Fund secures an additional $15 million in capital, with backing from tech