Startups

Mena Startup Sovra Raises $2m in Pre-Seed Funding

Mena Startup Sovra Raises $2m in Pre-Seed Funding

Sovra, a fintech platform that gives people a dollar account they control entirely from their phone, has raised more than $2 million in pre-seed funding as it prepares for a public launch. The round was led by Pharsalus Capital, with participation from a group of regional and global angel investors,…
Sam Reid By Sam Reid
19th Jun 2026
Saudi Fintech-Proptech Safqah Capital Raises $15.2m Seed Round

Saudi Fintech-Proptech Safqah Capital Raises $15.2m Seed Round

Key Takeaways Riyadh-based Safqah Capital raised $15.2m in seed funding to scale Shariah-compliant debt financing for SME real estate developers. The round was led by Shorooq, anb Seed Fund and Rua Growth Fund, with several regional and global investors participating. Safqah plans to expand its product suite, strengthen AI-driven underwriting/risk…
Staff Writer By Staff Writer
09th Feb 2026
YaMarkets Launches YaWealth Investment Advisory Under Mauritius Licence

YaMarkets Launches YaWealth Investment Advisory Under Mauritius Licence

Key Takeaways YaMarkets has launched YaWealth Investment Advisory, a wealth management arm licensed in Mauritius. The new business will offer portfolio advisory, managed strategies, and research insights within a regulated framework. YaWealth plans to add digital onboarding and reporting tools to support portfolio tracking and client visibility.   YaMarkets has…
Staff Writer By Staff Writer
01st Feb 2026
SavvyMoney Raises $225M to Accelerate Financial Wellness and Digital Banking Tools

SavvyMoney Raises $225M to Accelerate Financial Wellness and Digital Banking Tools

SavvyMoney raises $225 million in a minority investment round led by PSG and Canapi Ventures to support growth and product expansion. The fintech offers real-time credit score tools and analytics for financial institutions, now integrated with 40+ digital banking platforms. The company has doubled its reach since 2021, now partnering…
Staff Writer By Staff Writer
03rd Nov 2025
Galaxy Digital Launches GalaxyOne, New Crypto & Stock Trading Platform

Galaxy Digital Launches GalaxyOne, New Crypto & Stock Trading Platform

Key Takeaways: Galaxy Digital enters retail trading with a new platform, GalaxyOne, competing with Robinhood and Kraken. The launch bridges the gap between institutional-grade financial services and individual investors seeking professional-level tools.   Galaxy Digital, a crypto-focused financial services firm for institutions, unveiled a platform for individual investors on Monday,…
Staff Writer By Staff Writer
06th Oct 2025
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