Innovation and entrepreneurship platform, Netaj, announces the official launch of Nawat, the first Venture Capital Studio in Iraq, marking a milestone in the country’s evolving startup ecosystem. Netaj is a Baghdad-based innovation firm that offers venture support, strategic consulting, and capability-building for entrepreneurs and institutions. Its mission is to build a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem across […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
iQ Cars, the largest online car marketplace platform in Iraq, announced the successful closure of a 7-figure Seed funding round led by Euphrates Ventures. iQ Cars is where buyers and sellers of cars meet in Iraq. The site hosts more than 34,000 listings, from both private parties and over 1,000 car dealerships nationwide, backed by […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Iraq’s startup ecosystem ranks #119 globally and #10 in the SWANA region. Despite structural challenges such as regulatory hurdles, limited access to funding, and underdeveloped digital infrastructure, venture capital investment has increased since our 10 Startups In Iraq You Need To Know About list in 2018. This growth is evidenced by the emergence of several […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Padash, an Iraq-based instant food and grocery delivery startup, has raised $125,000 in pre-seed funding from an undisclosed angel investor. The investment will be used to help Padash expand its operations within Erbil city in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and further develop its mobile application to provide instant delivery services to the majority of […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
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
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
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
In the midst of global digitisation, Iraq is keeping pace with innovation, particularly through the ingenious efforts of its young developers. Here are seven must-have Iraqi apps for your 2024 download list, each offering a unique set of services. 1. Andalusi: For the Creative Souls! ? Andalusi is a graphic design app for designing visual […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
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
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