Starzplay Receives US$25M Debt Financing
Starzplay, a Dubai, UAE-based subscription video on demand (SVOD) service, received a US$25m debt financing.
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Israel-Dubai Partnership Launches $100M Debt Investment Fund
Tel Aviv-based global fund manager Liquidity Capital and Dubai-based Vault Investments is to form a joint $100M venture debt investment fund based in Dubai.
Dale W. Wood Backed Startups Turning Out To Be The “Next Big Thing”
Internet-based startups that have caught the eye of Costa Rican investor Dale W. Wood are quickly establishing themselves as stand-out companies in their fields.
Capria Ventures Invests in Global Ventures
Capria Ventures, a Seattle-based global investment fund-of-funds, has invested in the second fund of Global Ventures, a UAE-based venture capital firm.
Omni World Holdings, Interview with Chairman Eric Schaer
Omni World Holdings, an Azerbaijan-based company and pioneer of investment solutions in the CIS and GCC states in areas of natural resources, tourism and finance, is currently expanding its focus to include the UAE. In conjunction with the announcement, Eric Schaer, Chairman and CEO, answered our questions about the company, their solutions and future plans.
Plus Venture Capital Launches Operations and Debut Fund
Plus Venture Capital (+VC), an Abu Dhabi, UAE-based venture capital firm, has launched its operations and its debut fund.
Silver Lake and Mubadala Establish Long-Term Investment Strategy
Silver Lake, a global technology investment firm, and Mubadala Investment Company, one of the world’s largest global investors, are establishing a long-term investment strategy.
Eruditus Raises $113M in Series D Funding
The Eruditus group, consisting of Eruditus Executive Education and its online division EMERITUS, completed its Series D funding totaling $113m.
eyewa Raises US$2.5M in Pre-Series B Bridge Funding
eyewa, a Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based eyewear e-commerce company, raised a pre-series B bridge round of US$2.5m.
Nomad Homes Raises $4M in Seed Funding
Nomad Homes, a Dubai, UAE-based proptech startup, raised $4m in seed funding.
Why Private Equity Professionals Should Consider Dubai
While major cities like New York and London may be regarded as the world capitals of private equity firms, this might be something of a blinkered approach. That’s because opportunities await the PE professional virtually anywhere across the globe – including in Dubai. This key member of the UAE may be seen more as a glamorous […]
360VUZ Raises $5.8M in Series A Funding
360VUZ, a Dubai, UAE-based immersive video app, raised $5.8M in Series A funding.
Zon Raises USD$8M in Seed Funding Round
Zon, a Dubai, UAE-based decentralized mobile-only e-commerce network, closed an $8m seed funding round.
What are the Pros and Cons of Purchasing Real Estate in Dubai?
Over the last two decades, Dubai has emerged as one of the most popular destinations for real estate investment. But as with any market, there are ups and downs. So, is it really worth investing in the Dubai real estate market? Korter.ae puzzle out the positives and negatives of buying real estate in Dubai.
TruKKer Raises $23M in Series A Funding
TruKKer, a Dubai, UAE-based on-demand truck aggregator, raised $23m in Series A funding.