Keywords: Venture capital


Aurora Ventures launches platform to support women entrepreneurs in emerging markets

Aurora Ventures has officially launched its 2026 pilot program aimed at supporting women-led startups in emerging markets, with Morocco identified as one of its key priority regions. Backed by global mobility company inDrive, the initiative is designed to provide early-stage funding ranging from $180,000......

MENA Startup funding rebounds in April 2026 as Morocco drops to 7th place

Startup funding across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region experienced a strong rebound in April 2026, signaling a partial recovery after a slowdown in March. However, Morocco saw a notable decline in its regional position despite earlier gains. According to market data from regional platforms,......

Anduril doubles valuation after raising $5 billion in new funding round

Anduril Industries announced a major financial milestone after securing 5 billion dollars in a new investment round that doubled the company’s valuation to 61 billion dollars. The California-based defense technology company said the funding round was led by major venture capital firms Thrive Capital......

African startups face scaling challenges amid gap between global models and local markets

African startups continue to face structural barriers that limit their ability to scale, as global business models remain poorly aligned with local market realities. This challenge emerged as a central theme during a panel discussion at GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, where industry experts examined......

China’s deepseek seeks funding at $10 billion valuation, report says

Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek is reportedly in discussions with investors to raise at least $300 million, with a potential valuation reaching $10 billion, according to a recent media report citing sources familiar with the matter. The startup, which focuses on developing advanced......

Tpg invests $100 million in student mobility company zum

Private equity firm TPG has announced a $100 million investment in Zum, a U.S.-based company focused on modernizing student transportation. The deal places Zum’s valuation at approximately $1.7 billion, reflecting strong growth and increasing investor confidence in the sector. The investment is......

Morocco unveils digital strategy ahead of Gitex Africa 2026 summit

Morocco’s minister for digital transition, Amal Fellah Seghrouchni, outlined a national strategy to accelerate the country’s digital transformation ahead of GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech. The plan aims to strengthen Morocco’s role as a leading technology hub in Africa and expand its......

Europe launches its largest ever venture capital fund of funds at 15 billion euros

The European Investment Fund has unveiled a 15 billion euro fund of funds, the largest of its kind in Europe, as part of a sweeping initiative to address the continent's persistent shortage of late-stage venture capital. The vehicle, named ETCI 2, will back around 100 growth-stage funds and aims......

Dragoneer attracts $4.3 billion as investors favor established venture funds

San Francisco-based investment firm Dragoneer has successfully raised $4.3 billion for its seventh venture capital fund, exceeding its target within just a few months. The milestone comes at a time when global venture fundraising remains sluggish, underscoring the firm’s appeal among investors......