Startup UAE

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[Eamonn Carey @eamonncarey]

Stacking convertible notes can lead to unintended consequences at exit. Unconverted notes are shielded from dilution. This is a must-read (with a suggested solution) by @alexiskold. https://t.co/3qdCFu8Adq

[Mo @Moaliyusuf]

Great to see TC's Startup Battlefield coming to #Dubai. A testament to the growing #entrepreneurship and startup activity across the region  https://t.co/mUczGiBdbi https://t.co/a4kGGa5lq6

[Sundar Pichai @sundarpichai]

Excited that we'll be opening a new @GoogleAI center in Accra, Ghana - really looking forward to our research teams solving challenges with AI for Africa and beyond https://t.co/dTYvrcebPJ

[Eamonn Carey @eamonncarey]

European and Asian VCs and angels (and those interested in investing in either/both), I have something similar. DM me for more. Rising tides lifting boats and all that... https://t.co/SAGR8GXJwE

[Entrepreneur Middle East @EntMagazineME]

Congrats to the entrepreneurs and startups graduating from #TechstarsDubai's first Demo Day today! We're glad to have featured Techstars Dubai in our April issue--seen here in the hands of @GincoAE's @mohamed_gheyath and @vijaytirathrai and @Ramzyis from @techstars! #Dubai #UAE

[Kat Budd @kat_budd]

If you need regular supplies for your office or home (think coffee, cleaners other shelf groceries), check out @BulkWhiz, a super easy to use site. We started ordering today and future orders will arrive automatically! #timesaver
cc @mindshiftcap
#grocery #startup #uaemums

[Omar Sultan AlOlama @OmarSAlolama]

I visited @techstars at Emirates Towers today, @area2071's Partner for the Future. Techstars has incubated over 1,000 startups and helped raise more than $3 billion for these startups from around the world.

[Step @stepconference]

Visa is giving 5 #startups the opportunity to showcase for free at the STEP Money @Visamiddleeast Fintech Village on March 28th & 29th. Apply here before March 20th: https://t.co/w3B5MV4uFi …
#STEP2018 #Dubai #FinTech

[MAGNiTT @MAGNITT]

We have prepared an in-depth 50+ page report detailing the state of MENA startup funding across the region.

For subscription details click HERE: https://t.co/WzMOSYlhqc and contact us at [email protected] for purchase!

[Amir Farha @afarha]

Here's a piece I wrote on exits in our region and the most recent acquisition of @roundmenu by @careem Conclusion is that exits are happening. To the investors out there, stop questioning and start participating. https://t.co/lzoT2eqA7w

[Sonia W @SoniaWey]

DAFZA Launches Goodforce Labs, A Startup Incubator Focusing On Social Impact via @Entrepreneur @entmagazineme https://t.co/8VO7SOzMVU

[Jaren Schwartz @SchwartzJB]

Calling all voice startups in Seattle! Join @techstars #TSAlexa tomorrow 2/27 for an info session on what's new in voice & how we can help you do more faster! RSVP Today! https://t.co/oC58vIF7uD https://t.co/hsWVuTK9yC

[Eamonn Carey @eamonncarey]

Helsinki startups - I'm running @techstars London office hours with our friends @arctic15 next week. Find out more, sign up here, and I'll see you at the @inventureVC offices then! https://t.co/zkpnKiphAm

[Sheraa Sharjah @sheraasharjah]

We are proud to contribute in creating & supporting the next wave of innovative entrepreneurs, wishing them the best always in leading the future. Highlights of our entrepreneurs presenting their business ideas to the attendees at The Second Accelerator Cohort Showcase Day event.

[Dubai Chamber of Commerce @DxbChamberComm]

Applications for the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award and Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Innovation Award are now open. Apply here: https://t.co/ShbRvnkFk3 #MRMaward

[MH @reachhamdy]

Why are the details and terms of MENA startup acquisitions not frequently disclosed to the public?

[Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) @MEVPcapital]

Falafel Games named one of the 8 promising and innovative Arab startups by @StepFeed
https://t.co/NwncIh0atL

[racha ghamlouch @__racha]

Your reading for the weekend: The State of #VC in #MENA by @rampurple
#1: https://t.co/jFlw1h8eQw
#2: https://t.co/7R2vSOUJ0v
#3: https://t.co/t961DUzpZp
ft. @MEVPcapital @siliconbadia @RiyadTaqnia @IliadPartners @FaithCapitalVC @RaedVC @WamdaCapital @DASHventures #investment

[Bill Tai @KiteVC]

@theCUBE Highlight Reel of @MilkenInstitute MENA Summit #cryptocurrency discussion

https://t.co/MfCOBkXkW5

w/ @suna_said @novogratz @KiteVC @tylerwinklevoss @winklevoss ; @PanteraCapital @ACTAIglobal @NimaCapital