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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.
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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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.
The problem of women entrepreneurs - Wamda
Mar 8, 2020 · 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.
Ride-hailing in Egypt: A global tug-of-war - Wamda
Aug 24, 2021 · Egypt has one of the fastest-growing populations in the Middle East, growing at a rate of approximately one million every six months.According to the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS)’s latest census, Egypt’s population has reached 102.5 million, of which close to 20 million live in Cairo and Giza.As the population grows, so too does the need for convenient and ...
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.
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.
A glimpse into the Careem Mafia - Wamda
Nov 19, 2020 · When Uber acquired Careem in March 2019 for $3.1 billion, the exit was significant not only for the size of the deal, but for its ripple effect on the wider ecosystem.Over these past couple of years, we have seen a proliferation of new startups emerge across the region, founded by former employees of Careem.