This article is written by contributing writer, Mohammed Azeez. Mohammed is a serial founder with lots of failures and some success in mainly the MENA region. He has worked in design, development, and business functions for over 10 years (but his experience really started from the age of five selling ice cubes door to door). […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Orisdi, the leading vertically integrated and the #1 fragrances e-commerce store in Iraq, announces the successful conclusion of a six-figure bridge round of investment. This latest funding round, which closed in April 2024, will further fortify Orisdi’s business development efforts and highlight the burgeoning potential of the e-commerce sector in Iraq. The investment round witnessed […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
BonLili, an Erbil-based mcommerce platform specialised in fashion and beauty products, has announced the successful completion of its first pre-seed investment round. The company has secured a six-figure investment from an angel investor, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards transforming the vision of seamless beauty and fashion shopping into reality. This funding achievement […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
A collaborative effort between Iraq’s leading startup media platform, Iraqi Innovators and the Iraqi Embassy in London culminated in an intimate conference under the title of “Investing in Iraq.” Held at the Arab British Chamber of Commerce, the event served as a platform for Iraqi diaspora in the UK to explore opportunities in the booming […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Written by Warqaa Lowi From defying adversities to success, Avin Qadir is a tech entrepreneur and the co-founder of Click Iraq who shared her story to tell her struggles and challenges as a Kurdish woman. Her aim was to EmpowHer and support all Iraqi/Kurdish women to surpass and eliminate any obstacles as they hone their […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Yousif Alneamy, a 32-year-old entrepreneur, is at the forefront of Mosul’s burgeoning tech scene. His journey, however, is not a solo expedition. It’s a story of perseverance, adaptation, and a vision to transform Mosul’s pharmaceutical supply chain. His previous experiences led him to launch the city’s first startup back in 2018 – Dakakenna, a B2C […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
When one thinks of graphic design apps, popular apps such as Canva, Adobe Express, and Visme come to mind. These apps may differ in the features they provide to users, but they all share the same problem: lack of representation and attention to the Arabic language and its culture. It’s easy to find cards and […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
In a city embraced by the shadow of untold stories, a significant transformation is taking place. Despite the challenges and setbacks faced due to years of conflict, a promising tech scene emerges in Mosul, defying the echoes of the barriers that once existed. Led by initiatives like the Shaalan Marwan Tech Hub, Mosul’s tech scene […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Wayl, the payments platform for online sellers in Iraq, has successfully secured $150,000 in pre-seed funding from EQIQ Ventures, a VC fund led by Mohamed Al-Hakim. This investment is a significant milestone for Wayl as it aims to empower social media merchants and freelance workers across the region. It is also the first investment in […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Soran Hamawandi was frustrated every time he came across a property advertised in Iraq. The advert either didn’t mention the price, floor plan, or location. He wondered how he could apply his entrepreneurial experience, having founded two previous startups, to address the issue of information asymmetry that customers in Iraq encountered with real estate platforms […]Read More اقرأ المزيد