Fatimah Oleiwi, Author At Iraqi Innovators

Fatimah Oleiwi

A copywriter who believes in the power of writing and words. Translator and social media marketer. Interested in technology and entrepreneurship, and a supporter of innovation and capacity building in Iraq.

Alsaree3, Iraq’s Popular Food Delivery App, Closes Second Investment Round

Fatimah Oleiwi April 18, 2021

Alsaree3 Group, consisting of Alsaree3 (food-delivery) and Al Zajel Express (last-mile delivery services), closed a seven-figure bridge round in late March 2021. Coordinated by Iraq Tech Ventures and Innovest ME, the round included prominent Iraqi investors such as Euphrates Advisors, Shwan Ibrahim Taha, Chairman of Rabee Securities, Rawaz Rauf of Hiwa Rauf Group, Bassam Falah, […]Read More اقرأ المزيد

5 Tech-Based Startups Run By Iraqi Women

Fatimah Oleiwi April 15, 2021

In 2019, we highlighted some of the most influential women in Iraq’s tech scene. The women on this list inspired us as they broke through stereotypes and created a movement in their respective cities. This was in a country rated by a National Geographic study as the sixth worst place in the world to be […]Read More اقرأ المزيد

E-commerce Store Orisdi Raises 6 Figure Bridge Round

Fatimah Oleiwi February 23, 2021

Orisdi, a leading e-commerce store in Iraq, has successfully raised a six-figure bridge round. The round was led by Innovest Middle East VC and a group of angel investors including Amar Shubar, Partner at Management Partners Consulting, and Omar Al-Handal, Managing director of Al Handal International Group. Orsidi was founded in February 2019 by Ahmed […]Read More اقرأ المزيد

Field Ready Announces Launch of Erbil Innovation House (Formerly Known As Re:Coded House)

Fatimah Oleiwi February 1, 2021

NGO and makerspace Field Ready is partnering with Re:Coded to re-open the doors to Gulan Street’s co-working space, now re-named the Erbil Innovation House. Formerly known as Re:Coded House and managed by Re:Coded, the co-working space has been closed since September 2020 and is re-launching as the Erbil Innovation House on 1st February 2021. The […]Read More اقرأ المزيد

Hi-Express Announces Seed Round

Fatimah Oleiwi January 18, 2021

The Iraqi Angel Investors Network (IAIN) announced its third facilitated investment into startups in Iraq. The members of the network; Amar Shubar and Jaafar Al Musawi, along with other co-inventors, have made a six figure investment into Hi-Express. In addition, the investment was partially matched by $20,000 in grants from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale […]Read More اقرأ المزيد

The 12 Iraqi And Kurdish Startups In The Takween Accelerator

Fatimah Oleiwi January 17, 2021

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) launched one of the first accelerator programs in Iraq – the Takween Accelerator. As part of the Yanhad project, the program aims to promote civic engagement and entrepreneurship among Iraqi youth. Having launched in June 2020, the accelerator is funded by the European Union and the Crisis and […]Read More اقرأ المزيد

Iraq’s Teami Raises First Investment Round

Fatimah Oleiwi December 10, 2020

Teami has concluded its first investment round through the Iraqi Angel Investors Network. The company raised a five-figure round from a group of Iraqi investors including; Mohammed Al-Hakim, the General Manager of Careem in Iraq and Jordan; Iraq Tech Ventures; Ahmed Baqir and KAPITA. In addition, Teami secured $20,000 in grants from the Deutsche Gesellschaft […]Read More اقرأ المزيد

Tabib Baghdad Raises Seed Funding Round

Fatimah Oleiwi November 27, 2020

Tabib Baghdad, an online platform that connects Iraqi Patients to Doctors has raised its seed funding round of six figures through the recently launched Iraqi Angel Investors Network, led by KAPITA and Nass Al Iraq. In addition, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH with its project “ICT for youth”, matched a grant of […]Read More اقرأ المزيد

3 Businesses Launch From The Iraq Hackathon

Fatimah Oleiwi November 20, 2020

The Iraq Hackathon brought together tech entrepreneurs across Iraq in an online event that took place from the 6th to the 8th of November. After 450 applications, 65 business ideas were chosen and evaluated for their validity in the Iraqi market. After a weekend of mentorship and building a prototype and pitch deck, 10 teams […]Read More اقرأ المزيد

Iraq Hackathon: Putting Creativity To The Test

Fatimah Oleiwi October 14, 2020

The concept of the hackathon began around twenty years ago by a group of young programmers. A hackathon is defined as an event that brings together a group of people with shared interests and skills to exchange experiences or solve a problem. Hackathons are occasions for individuals and enterprises to stimulate innovation through collaboration. It also […]Read More اقرأ المزيد

Fatimah Oleiwi

Alsaree3, Iraq’s Popular Food Delivery App, Closes Second Investment Round

5 Tech-Based Startups Run By Iraqi Women

E-commerce Store Orisdi Raises 6 Figure Bridge Round

Field Ready Announces Launch of Erbil Innovation House (Formerly Known As Re:Coded House)

Hi-Express Announces Seed Round

The 12 Iraqi And Kurdish Startups In The Takween Accelerator

Iraq’s Teami Raises First Investment Round

Tabib Baghdad Raises Seed Funding Round

3 Businesses Launch From The Iraq Hackathon

Iraq Hackathon: Putting Creativity To The Test

Alsaree3, Iraq’s Popular Food Delivery App, Closes Second Investment Round

5 Tech-Based Startups Run By Iraqi Women

How to Improve Workplace Diversity By Hiring Iraqi Talent

5 Ways To Build A Resilient Business In Iraq

E-commerce Store Orisdi Raises 6 Figure Bridge Round

Inclusive Tech: The E-Commerce Startup Catering To The Visually Impaired

Last Mile Delivery: The Startup Catalysing Iraq’s Logistics Revolution

The Makerspaces Responding To Coronavirus in Iraq

How To Start Your Career As An Online Freelancer From Iraq

Meet Iraq’s Influential Women In Tech

5 Tips For Organising A Hackathon In Iraq (And Other Post-Conflict Regions)

The Makerspaces Responding To Coronavirus in Iraq

A Battle of Time: Coronavirus And Technology

Agile Ritual And Terminology: Part Two

Meet Iraq’s Influential Women In Tech

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