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David Duong is the founder and owner of California Waste Solutions (CWS) in the United States and Vietnam Waste Solutions (VWS) in Vietnam. He is a successful businessman…
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Firi Raises $3 Mn in Seed Funding to Expand Beauty Commerce
Firi, an AI-led beauty commerce platform, has raised $3 Mn in a seed funding round led by 360 ONE Asset. Better Capital, CRED founder Kunal Shah, and other founders and operators also participated in the round. The company will use the funding to expand its beauty product range and strengthen its AI-led product discovery and […]
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Tarabut Raises $50 Mn in Strategic Financing to Expand Embedded Finance
Bahrain-founded financial infrastructure company Tarabut has raised $50 Mn (SAR 187 Mn) in strategic financing from Riyad Bank, X-Tech Fund managed by SAB Invest, GIB Saudi Arabia, Zamil Group, Kanoo Ventures, and other regional institutions. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals including approval from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). What is Tarabut? Founded in […]
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Barq Raises $329.5M in Series A to Expand Digital Financial Services
Saudi digital payments company Barq has raised $329.5M in a Series A funding round with participation from Noon Investments, Sohar International Bank, and M20 Fund. The funding values the company at $1.85 billion and comes around two years after the launch of its services. What is Barq? Founded in 2023 Barq is a Saudi Central Bank […]
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Keewano Raises $12 Mn Seed to Build Database for AI Machine Reasoning at Scale
Keewano has announced the general availability of KeewanoDB, a new database designed specifically to help AI systems reason and work with large amounts of information. The company also revealed that it has raised $12 million in total seed funding, led by Hetz Ventures, with participation from a16z speedrun, Remagine Ventures, DIG Ventures, and angel investors. […]
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Tabby Raises $233Mn in Series F to Expand Financial Services
Saudi Arabia-headquartered fintech Tabby has raised $233 million in a Series F equity round led by existing investor Blue Pool Capital. Existing shareholders HSG, Wellington Management, and Arbor Ventures also participated in the round. The investment values Tabby at $6.5 billion. What is Tabby? Founded in 2019, Tabby is a financial technology company that started […]
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Ondas Acquires Israeli Gate Technologies for $205 Million to Expand into Munitions
Ondas, a U.S.-based technology holding company, is acquiring Israel-based Gate Technologies and its Polish manufacturing partner Bron Technologies in a deal valued at approximately $205 million. The acquisition gives Ondas a presence in the munitions fuzing sector. Gate Technologies and Bron Technologies develop and manufacture electronic safe-and-arm devices and advanced electronic fuzing systems used in […]
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Elita Genetics Raises $1.9M to Expand Preventative Dog Healthcare
Melbourne-based pet health startup Elita Genetics has raised $1.9M in an early VC round led by Boost VC to expand its preventative healthcare platform for dogs. What is Elita Genetics? Elita Genetics is building a preventative health platform for dogs that brings together genetic information, biological testing and veterinary care. Its Blueprint technology tracks changes […]
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Flam Raises $40 Mn in Series B to Advance AI Research and Expand Globally
Flam, an AI interactive content company, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round led by QED Investors. The round included participation from Claypond Capital, Martin Chavez, Olivier Pomel, Venky Harinarayan, and Shah Rukh Khan. Existing investors RTP Global and Dovetail also increased their investments. The latest funding takes Flam’s total funding to […]
September 15, 2026
BRKZ Raises $31 Million to Expand AI-Powered Procurement Platform
Saudi Arabia-based building materials procurement platform BRKZ has raised $31 million in new funding to support its next phase of growth. The company will use the capital to improve its AI powered pricing and fulfillment engine and launch embedded financing solutions for contractors and suppliers. The funding includes $13 million in Series B equity, co-led […]
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Buildots Raises $130 Mn to Scale AI-Powered Construction Platform
Buildots has raised US$130 million in a new funding round led by O.G. Venture Partners. Lightspeed Venture Partners, Intel Capital, Mohari Ventures, Human Capital, Qumra Capital, Avigdor Willenz, Viola Growth and Poalim Equity also participated in the round. The latest funding brings Buildots’ total funding raised to $297 million. The company has also continued to […]
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