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Amazon backs Indian meat startup FreshToHome in $104 million funding

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This business is not just about technology, but also people and relationships,” said Kadavil, who before founding FreshToHome managed tech support for Support, and India operations for gaming firm Zynga. We are excited to partner with FreshToHome for the next phase of its growth.” My co-founder is a fish exporter.

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UAE aims to convert oil wealth into tech prowess

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The UAE took in 46% of the total venture capital received in the Middle East and Africa in 2021, according to the country’s Ministry of Economy. In 2017, the UAE created an artificial intelligence ministry position, which it filled with H.E. TechCrunch: Is the UAE’s venture capital presence fairly new? were invested in the UAE.

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Pluto lands funding from corporate spend giants to build ‘Ramp for the Middle East’

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Founded in October 2021, Pluto’s first product is a card designed to help businesses digitize their cash spend. “Companies like Brex have attempted taking on Middle Eastern businesses and issuing them corporate cards from the U.S.,” “However, this only works for Middle Eastern businesses who also have a U.S.