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MENA Startups Raised $1.7 Billion in H1 2026 Despite Uncertainty - CairoScene

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The Middle East and North Africa's startup ecosystem attracted $1.7 billion across 242 funding rounds during the first half of 2026, despite regional uncertainty. The funding indicates a market recalibrating amid heightened geopolitical volatility, with capital increasingly concentrated around larger ecosystems and established sectors.

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MENA Startups Raised $1.7 Billion in H1 2026 Despite Uncertainty  CairoScene

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