Tagged: middle east

May 25, 2014 @ 11:30 am By JD Alois  |  

The Innovation Theater 2014 is a platform and a launching pad for a new & unique ICT startups. It is positioned as a hub for all digital entrepreneurs to network, learn and share the latest digital innovations, experience, success stories and promote ICT entrepreneurship. Digital… Read More

May 16, 2014 @ 3:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

For over five years, The Palestinian Motor Sports and Motorcycle Federation has constructed temporary tracks around major cities in the West Bank. Now, The Speed Sisters, are ready to share details about their participation in racing cars. Currently, the first all-women’s racing team are raising… Read More

April 18, 2014 @ 4:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

Based in Dubai, Eureeca, an investment crowdfunding platform, has continued to grow according to a report in WSJ.  Since their launch last year Eureeca has posted 14 startups – seven of which have become fully funded.  Total raised to date stands at over $1 million…. Read More

April 9, 2014 @ 2:30 am By JD Alois  |  

Mawwell, an international rewards-based crowdfunding site for creative and innovative projects has launched a crowdfunding platform for the Europe, Middle East & Africa markets (EMEA).  Mawwell launched in beta in July of 2013.  Mawwal means “fund” in Arabic. The site wants to create the opportunity… Read More

April 7, 2014 @ 11:00 am By JD Alois  |  

In a video segment on CNN’s Marketplace Middle East, Leone Lakahni in Dubai, addresses the challenges of starting up a company in the Middle East.  Commenting that while youth unemployment remains a critical issue, many are taking matters into their own hands and starting a… Read More

April 3, 2014 @ 8:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

Chris Thomas is CEO & Co-Founder of eureeca.com, a global crowdinvesting platform. Chris began his career in 2001 in London, working for an Investment Bank. Moving quickly up the firm’s ranks, he advanced within two years to Vice President Sales & Marketing Middle East, responsible… Read More

March 17, 2014 @ 7:00 am By Richard Swart, PhD  |  

While the majority of the press and public are focused on crowdfunding in the US, UK and Europe, some of the most interesting developments are occurring in the Middle East. While transaction volumes remain low, this region is one to watch. In our work for… Read More

March 4, 2014 @ 9:36 am By JD Alois  |  

The first Arab social network for books, Abjjad, has successfully crowdfunded equity in their startup on Eureeca. The small company intended on raising $120,000 USD but surpassed that goal closing at $161,776 this past week.  The Amman, Jordan based company was funded by 43 investors… Read More

March 1, 2014 @ 10:47 am By JD Alois  |  

The Wall Street Journal hosted their first Google hangout in the Middle East hosted by Rory Jones in Dubai.  The hangout was organized to answer the basic question:  “Is it getting easier to fund a startup in the Middle East”. Of course crowdfunding plays a… Read More

February 22, 2014 @ 4:05 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Overlooked by Traditional Funding Methods, Companies Now Getting the Validation and Support Needed via Crowdfunding. Earlier this month, Roula Ghalayini and her successful Poupée Couture crowdfunding campaign on Eureeca.com was featured on Crowdfund Insider, generating much interest not only with her success but as a female… Read More

February 18, 2014 @ 11:37 am By JD Alois  |  

Eureeca, the global crowdinvesting platform will be coming to Oasis 500 to spend the day with us on February 17th ,2014 and to give you in-depth insights on a range of topics including – What is crowdinvesting? – Why should you consider crowdinvesting as part… Read More

February 5, 2014 @ 9:35 am By JD Alois  |  

Poupée Couture Crowdfunding on Eureeca.com Hits Equity Goal in Just 10 Days. After capturing global recognition, Dubai based fashion accessories brand Poupée Couture has successfully crowdfunded using Eureeca.  The company was looking to raise $68,250 for 10% equity which they achieved in the first few days… Read More

July 14, 2013 @ 4:28 pm By JD Alois  |  

Extending reach of Crowdfunding Platform for Global Expansion of Equity Crowdfunding.  Has Formed Joint Venture for Middle East.  Plans Summer Launch. Crowdcube has formed a joint venture to launch in the Middle East – labeling the expansion “Crowdcube MENA” (Middle East North Africa).  A Joint… Read More

April 24, 2013 @ 10:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Only 4% of bank loans go to SMEs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), yet the government of the UAE is pushing their citizens to start businesses according to a comment in Gulf News. As with other parts of the world the UAE is recognizing… Read More

April 21, 2013 @ 4:07 am By Zawya  |  

Image Nation Abu Dhabi is inviting filmmakers and movie enthusiasts to take part in its Bopcorn & Sawaalef event this week, as the film club discusses the worldwide phenomenon of crowdfunding and how this simple concept can help local filmmakers to get their ideas off… Read More

February 17, 2013 @ 8:06 am By Wamda  |  

New joint investment concept “Shekra” is drawn from the Arabic phrase “sherik fekra” in Arabic, which means “share an idea.” The platform was launched in Cairo last November by seven founders who come from backgrounds in technology, aviation, investment and banking, who have pooled their resources to… Read More

December 28, 2012 @ 8:03 am By Zawya  |  

Equity crowdfunding and venture capital can be similar in that both provide money to help a business get off the ground and investors earn equity in return. However, one of the differences is that while crowdfunding accepts small sums from many individuals, venture capital (VC)… Read More

December 2, 2012 @ 12:48 pm By GulfNews  |  

Using the equity crowdfunding concept, a duo of ex-investment bankers and entrepreneurs, Christopher Thomas and Sam Quawasmi, founded this year an online marketplace called Eureeca.com, where Middle East businesses can source capital from the general public. Eureeca is encouraging everyone to invest as little as… Read More

December 2, 2012 @ 12:46 pm By GulfNews  |  

With returns on retail deposits, stocks and other investments still negligible, small investors who just have a bit of spare cash are finding it difficult to find a decent place to park their money. However, a new investment alternative is slowly catching on. Using the… Read More

October 22, 2012 @ 8:35 am By JD Alois  |  

DUBAI — Calling all aspiring Steven Spielbergs, budding Andy Warhols and J.K Rowling wannabes! Aflamnah, a crowdfunding website that allows individuals to raise money for fresh ideas is the first such initiative to be launched in the Middle East, a statement said. The concept, brand new… Read More