Sideup, the MENA region’s platform for e-commerce services has announced the completion of a $1.2m seed round. This round saw […]
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Egypt-based logistics platform @sideuparabia, has raised a $1.2 million Seed round from @LaunchAfricaVC, @500vc_mena, @Riyadh_Angels, @alexandriangels, Al Tuwaijri Fund and Saudi angel investor Faisal AlAbdulsalam.
#egypt #Startup #funding #logistics
https://www.wamda.com/2022/12/sideup-raises-1-2-million-seed-relocating-hq-riyadh
🇪🇬 Egypt's, SIDEUP, announces the completion of a $1.2M SEED round.
Learn more about SIDEUP 📦 http://ow.ly/T0BP50LUQbj
💰 The round was from global and regional investors including @LaunchAfricaVC, @500GlobalVC, @Riyadh_Angels, and @alexandriangels.
#ecommerce #egypt #funding
FinTech @djamoci raises $14M in an equity round.
Learn more about Djamo 🇨🇮 http://ow.ly/uOEe50LMRkZ
💰 The round was co-led by @EnzaCapital, @Oikocredit, and @PartechPartners, with participation from @VenturesP1, @AxianGroup, @LaunchAfricaVC
#africa #funding #startup #fintech
« Synergies between portfolio startups is one of the most powerful tools VCs can leverage to support them » @zach_cpt from @LaunchAfricaVC at @AFRICARENA
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