Jul 2019

12m 8s

Amazon Prime launches in the UAE, SoftBa...

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About this episode

Here's what's happening in the tech, startup and VC universe today:

1.Web Summit in talks with UAE for global tech event by 2022

2.SoftBank in talks with Saudi, UAE & Oman for second $100 billion Vision Fund

3.Tenderd raises $5.8 million seed

4.FreshToHome raises $11 million Series A

5.Orcas raises $500,000 Pre-Series A

6.Fintech startup Tez wins $100,000 grand prize at Visa Everywhere Initiative

7.Dubai’s Jabbar Internet Group leads $1 million Pre-Series A in Arzooo

Amazon Prime launches in UAE

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