Viaka #8 - Opportunities with MENA Partners & Announcements from our Network
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Promising Opportunities from Our MENA Partners
Here are some highlighted opportunities from our MENA partners.
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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.
For Investors
Huupe, the world's first smart basketball hoop, is raising a seed round and connecting with SportTech and Entertainment investors.
For Advisors
Ecomz, a digital platform that enables companies and individuals to create their customized e-commerce websites, is looking for a technical advisor familiar with similar platforms (Shopify, Wordpress, GoDaddy, etc). This opportunity can be compensated.
If you would like to get involved with any of the opportunities above, please fill out the form below and indicate what opportunity you are interested in in the “Reason for Joining” section.
Exciting Announcements From Our Network
Below are a list of updates, wins, and asks emanating from members of the Viaka Network in the “West.”
Ur My Type, a top-performing relationship app on a mission to make dating and finding friends online more meaningful using personality types, is looking for angels and early-stage VCs to raise $150K. The app has seen nearly half a million downloads since January 2021 and has a higher App Store rating, as well as Average Engagement Time than Tinder & Bumble. If you’re interested, please contact firas@ur-mytype.com.
Zaka, a company seeking to democratize AI in MENA, has announced a partnership with Klangoo, a US-based AI software development firm. The collaboration brings the Klangoo and Zaka Fintech Challenge to fruition. Participants in the challenge will have the chance to win $5,000 by building Fintech NPL-based solutions. The orientation session for the challenge will be hosted on 23rd June via LinkedIn and can be found linked here.
If you’re a member of our Network and would like to share your own update next week, email info.viaka@gmail.com.
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