Keywords: Startups


Indian electric mobility startup Yulu raises $93 million to expand its fleet

Indian electric mobility startup Yulu has secured $93 million in fresh funding as it seeks to accelerate the expansion of its urban transportation and delivery operations. The financing round includes $63 million in equity led by GEF Capital Partners and $30 million in debt. Yulu plans to use the funds......

Morocco sets its sights on the global artificial intelligence race

Morocco is increasingly positioning itself as an emerging technology hub in Africa, with artificial intelligence (AI) becoming a central part of its digital transformation strategy. Recent coverage by German public broadcaster Deutschlandfunk Kultur highlighted the kingdom’s efforts to expand its......

Germany to invest directly in defence startups through new state-backed fund

Germany is preparing to take direct financial stakes in defence startups as part of a new strategy aimed at strengthening its military technology sector and accelerating innovation in security-related industries. The German government announced on Wednesday the creation of an investment fund that will......

Morocco strengthens startup funding performance in first half of 2026

Morocco's startup ecosystem gained momentum during the first half of 2026, posting stronger fundraising results and climbing the African rankings for venture capital activity. New figures released by Africa The Big Deal indicate that the Kingdom attracted more investment than during the same period......

Morocco returns among MENA’s leading startup investment hubs through proptech growth

Morocco has regained its position among the Middle East and North Africa's leading startup ecosystems after returning to the region's top five destinations for venture capital investment during June. The recovery was driven by the rapid growth of the country's property technology, or proptech,......

Netherlands retains third place in European innovation ranking despite slowing momentum

The Netherlands has maintained its position as the third most innovative country in Europe in the 2026 European Innovation Scoreboard, retaining its status as an Innovation Leader for the second consecutive year. While the country continues to outperform the European Union average, officials have expressed......

AI helps small mental health startup scale rapidly from idea to multi-state operation

A Virginia-based mental health startup has highlighted how artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping entrepreneurship, after using AI tools to move from an initial concept to a multi-state healthcare provider in just over a year. The company, Here Now Health, has grown from a home-based idea into......

Morocco’s Startup ecosystem expands in 2026 but loses North African leadership

Morocco’s startup ecosystem continued its upward trajectory in 2026, posting one of the strongest growth rates in North Africa. However, despite significant progress, the country ceded its position as the region’s leading startup hub to Tunisia, according to the latest Global Startup Ecosystem......

Aurora ventures launches pilot program for women entrepreneurs in tech

Aurora Ventures has announced the launch of its 2026 pilot program focused on supporting early-stage women entrepreneurs in the technology sector. The initiative is backed by inDrive, a global mobility and delivery services company with a strong presence in emerging markets. Morocco has been identified......