Zahra Shah, Author At Iraqi Innovators

Zahra Shah

I've been working in startups and emerging markets for over 8 years, with a focus on growing tech ecosystems in Palestine and Iraq. I truly believe that Iraq can provide valuable opportunities for businesses looking to launch or expand here, and i'm interested in supporting others who want to venture to a country that people are traditionally skeptical to pursue. A big part of this is to change the current perceptions of Iraq through quality content by highlighting some of the everyday success stories that are overshadowed by other news.

Corrsy Closes $500,000 Pre-Seed Investment to Revolutionise Education in the SWANA Region

Zahra Shah 23 July 2024

Corrsy, a revolutionary Finnish/Iraqi EdTech startup, proudly announces the successful closure of its pre-seed investment round raising $500,000. This significant milestone marks the beginning of an exciting journey to transform education in the SWANA region through groundbreaking learning experiences. The investment round was led by EQIQ, a regional venture capital firm specialising in emerging markets, […]Read More اقرأ المزيد

Exploring the Booming Real Estate Market in Iraq

Zahra Shah 24 June 2024

The real estate market in Iraq is experiencing a significant transformation, driven by increased foreign investment and a growing population. With a current market value of $1.11 trillion, the sector presents lucrative opportunities for investors. We’ll delve into the current trends, challenges, and opportunities within the Iraqi real estate market, highlighting key data points and […]Read More اقرأ المزيد

Baghdad-Based Alsaree3 Secures Series A Funding

Zahra Shah 24 June 2024

Alsaree3, one of Iraq’s fastest-growing food and last mile delivery services, announced today that it has successfully closed its Series A capital raise round with an undisclosed seven-figure investment. This funding round is particularly noteworthy due to the participation of Snoonu, Qatar’s leading food delivery and e-commerce platform. Such a strategic regional partnership to build […]Read More اقرأ المزيد

Orisdi Secures Six-Figure Investment to Propel E-Commerce Growth in Iraq

Zahra Shah 12 June 2024

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

Iraqi Beauty Startup BonLili Raises Pre-Seed Investment

Zahra Shah 4 June 2024

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

Wayl Receives $150,000 Investment from EQIQ Ventures

Zahra Shah 7 February 2024

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

This Kurdish-Iraqi Delivery App Just Dropped a New Gaming Feature

Zahra Shah 8 January 2024

Kurdish-Iraqi Delivery app Lezzoo is changing the game (literally!) with the launch of its addictive new gamification feature to make your food deliveries more fun. The new game called Jezar (which means ‘carrot’ in Arabic) can be played while you wait for your Lezzoo order to arrive. Founder of Lezzoo, Yadgar Merani, wanted to add […]Read More اقرأ المزيد

Iraqi E-commerce Startup Orisdi Raises Six-Figure Investment

Zahra Shah 13 October 2023

Orisdi, the leading vertically integrated e-commerce store in Iraq, successfully concluded a six-figure bridge round of investment in August 2023, fortifying its ongoing business development efforts and recognising the burgeoning potential of the e-commerce sector in Iraq. The latest investment round witnessed the participation of both new investors and existing shareholders, such as Al Sharqiya […]Read More اقرأ المزيد

Job Studio Integrates Visa And Mastercard Payments For Iraqi Freelancers

Zahra Shah 3 August 2023

Job Studio has announced its integration with Visa and Mastercard, a monumental move that revolutionises the freelance landscape in Iraq. This strategic implementation of secure and convenient payment options enables Iraqi freelancers to effortlessly collaborate with international clients, ensuring smoother transactions and enhanced opportunities for growth. With the integration of Visa and Mastercard on the […]Read More اقرأ المزيد

Loyalty Platform Kurdivia Raises $125,000 First Round

Zahra Shah 28 April 2023

Midient, an Iraqi startup co-founded by Ahmed Jamal, Mohammed Shahoyi, and Omer Sabah, has received a pre-seed round investment from regional accelerator Flat6Labs in the amount of $115,000 for its product Kurdivia. Kurdivia is a loyalty program that offers a creative approach to digital loyalty solutions which has been gaining traction with investors. Kurdivia has […]Read More اقرأ المزيد