Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Gambit Cyber’s $3.4m seed round signals continued investor interest in AI-driven cybersecurity platforms focused on continuous threat exposure management. With early adoption across financial services, telecom, and critical infrastructure in India, the UAE, and Europe, the company is betting on automation to address alert fatigue and skills gaps, even as proof of large-scale impact remains to be demonstrated.
MENA startups are attracting strong investor interest, with Intella ($12.5m Series A), WheelsOn ($12.5m), Munify ($3m), Seraya ($1.8m), Sheba Joy ($293k), Justyol ($1m), and Addvocate.AI securing new funding. Basata announced a $7m expansion plan, while QIA joined Anthropic’s $13bn Series F.
The UAE tech sector saw a remarkable rise in funding in Q1 2025, with $872 million raised, marking a 194% increase from the previous quarter. The shift to late-stage funding, sector specialization in fintech and enterprise, and Dubai’s dominant position highlight the maturation of the country’s tech ecosystem.