Jun 2019
InstaDeep, Oddigo, eMushrif, KitabSawti, and Checkout.com raise investments, Egypt's ArqamFC gets acquired, Uber's disappointing IPO debut and more.
This week’s headlines: Oman’s eMushrif raises $1 million Pre-Series A Odiggo raises $180,000 seed ArqamFC gets acquired by UK’s StatsBomb. Uber stumbles almost 8% on stock market debut Abu Dhabi Investment Office launches $166 million Ghadan Ventures Fund InstaDeep raises $7 mill ... Show More
13m 33s
Apr 2024
The Deal Room: BHP's Pursuit of Anglo American, Goldman Sachs Bankers Head To Paris & CVC Goes Public
In this week's episode of The Deal Room, we dive into three major headlines shaking up the world of corporate finance.
Explore BHP's ambitious £31bn bid for Anglo American, recently rejected but potentially set for a comeback. Discover the strategic insights driving this high-sta ... Show More
35m 13s
Jan 2021
How Chinese instant loan apps are creating a crisis in India
In today's world, where there's a need, there's an app. With the onset of the pandemic, many Indians have been struggling to make ends meet, and the demand for credit has skyrocketed. While a plethora of banks and fintech startups exist for just this, opportunistic loan sharks al ... Show More
37m 25s
May 2019
Resal, Xpay, and Little Thinking Minds raise investments, MAF acquires Wadi, Saudi approves new permanent residency permit, and more.
Here's what's happening in the tech, startup and VC universe today: Saudi approves new residency permit for entrepreneurs, investors, and skilled expatriates Dubai’s Majid Al Futtaim has acquires Wadi.com Saudi’s Resal raises $800,000 Pre-Series A Egypt’s XPay raises $250,000 P ... Show More
11m 50s
Mar 2023
Tracking the mysterious rise of a UAE company
Over just a few years, the share price of an obscure company from the United Arab Emirates has jumped 40,000%. But little is known about International Holding Company, which has investments in everything from Elon Musk’s SpaceX to India’s Adani Group. The FT’s Middle East editor ... Show More
22m 1s