Viaka #16: Get involved with MENA's startup ecosystem as a founder, investor, or expert!
Viaka currently partners with investors in MENA, helping them source great deals and valuable introductions for their portfolio startups.
Below is the list of current opportunities you can get involved with.
Just click *I’m interested* next to the opportunity, and we’ll follow up with you!
For Founders
Plus.vc invests in early-stage founders (up to Series A) that have a MENA background or connection, but are founding their companies outside of MENA.
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For Investors
Agel is closing a seed round of $1m to provide Islamic financing options to Egyptian MSMEs in industries previously overlooked by traditional financial institutions.
*I’m interested*Huupe, the world's first smart basketball hoop, is raising a seed round and connecting with SportTech and Entertainment investors. '
*I’m interested*Meacor is a start-up developing novel minimally invasive medical devices with a special focus on transcatheter interventions for valvular disease.
*I’m interested*Desert Farms is raising to start large-scale production, and currently connecting with early-stage investors in FoodTech
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For Advisors & Experts
Klangoo, an AI-startup providing Natural Language Processing (NLP) to media and software companies, is looking for an advisor familiar with NLP use cases in the world of financial services, particularly in underwriting and risk management. This opportunity can be compensated.
*I’m interested*Roadie Music, an AI-powered music tuner and education app, is looking for A) a digital marketing strategist, and B) a product expert, preferably with deep expertise in the music and edtech space, to help drive app downloads and subscription conversions
*I’m interested*Desert Farms is also looking for a senior advisor with D2C startup experience, preferably in the food & beverage space, and with knowledge of the FDA approval process.
*I’m interested*Agel is looking for senior advisors with fintech and/or risk and credit modeling experience for underbanked sectors in in emerging markets.
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Exciting Announcements From Our Network
Below is a list of updates, wins, and asks emanating from members of the Viaka Network in the “West.”
Shout-out to the team at Klangoo, who recently announced the completion of the Klangoo Fintech Challenge. The event, which was co-organized by Zaka, had 17 different competing teams from 10 countries. Three winners were chosen, including the “FAST” team, which won the top prize. For more detailed information, including the possibility of the next challenge, click here!
Startup Boston has announced that its Q3 Dealflow Mixer will be taking place in-person during Startup Boston Week 2022. The Q2 Dealflow Mixer had nearly 60 participants who gained valuable insights and connections across the board. The Q3 mixer will take place in-person on Wednesday, Sept 21st from 9:15-11:30 AM EST. The focus of the session is “Commerce” and the link to more information can be found here!
If you’re a member of our Network and would like to share your own update next week, email info.viaka@gmail.com or submit an update via this form.
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