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Saudi Arabia

Endeavor launches report on state of Saudi startup ecosystem

A report published by Endeavor Saudi Arabia highlights the rapid growth of the country's startup sector. Riyadh’s tech...

Endeavor Mapping The Riyadh Tech Sector

Regional

Endeavor Jordan, Silicon Badia and the USAID launch a joint fund

A joint initiative between support organization Endeavor Jordan, venture firm Silicon Badia and the USAID, launched BeyondCapital, a new...

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Saudi Arabia

Endeavor Revive Sharqiya

Endeavor Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with Global shaper community, will be running their monthly event ‘Revive’ on August 19...

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Regional

What I know about building ecosystems in emerging countries: Linda Rottenberg

It only took Linda Rottenberg a brief conversation with a taxi driver in Buenos Aires to launch Endeavor. Initially an engineer, this...

What I Know Endeavor Linda Rottenberg

Lebanon

When internet threatens Lebanon’s sustainability

In a private event held on July 24 at Phoenicia Hotel in Beirut, support organization Endeavor Lebanon gathered entrepreneurs, telecom,...

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Lebanon

Endeavorize Lebanon

Endeavorize Lebanon will be gathering some of the region’s innovative leaders to share their journey disrupting industries, highlight...

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Egypt

Endeavor Catalyst Fund closes first $500,000 investment in Egypt

Endeavor Catalyst Fund, Endeavor’s co-investment vehicle, concluded its first investment in Egypt contributing 500,000 dollars to...

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Saudi Arabia

Fast Forward Investor Day 2017

Endeavor's Fast Forward Investor Day aims to extend the global reach of leading investment firms by providing access to regional...

Saudi Arabia Endeavor Networking

U.A.E

Endeavor Scale-Up UAE 2017

Endeavor UAE's "Scale-Up UAE" event returns for its second edition, bringing together its network of entrepreneurs, mentors,...

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Lebanon

Lack of local talent drives Lebanese entrepreneurs abroad

Despite a deep desire by Lebanese entrepreneurs to hire local and base their startups at home soil, lagging skills within the labor force...

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Jordan

DealMakers 2016

Take part in DealMakers 2016, Endeavor Jordan's exclusive annual event. In its 4th edition, the event aims to elevate the conversation...

Jordan Endeavor Networking

Maghreb

The #KarimJazouani prize's 2016 winner announced

For the fourth time, Wamda is rewarding advocates of Moroccan entrepreneurship with the Karim Jazouani Prize. Last month, we asked...

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U.A.E

Scale-up survival guides

It’s 4am and the phone is ringing. Noor Sweid picks up, and a voice on the other end tells her the news: a fire has erupted at the...

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Global

Entrepreneurship contagion: how it spreads

Entrepreneurship spreads thanks to a network, and that network pushes each player in three different ways. (Image via Mancef.org) This is...

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U.A.E

Mumzworld secures multi-million dollar investment round

Mona Ataya posing next to some of the products offered on Mumzworld. (Image via Mumzworld) Mumzworld announced yesterday it had closed...

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Global

Entrepreneurship contagion: the birth of networks

Networks are what make an entrepreneur ecosystem work. (Image via Entrepreneur Ideas) This is part one of an edited crosspost from...

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Turkey

What is holding back Turkey’s startups?

There's something holding them back. (Image via Dwass at Foolishlego.com) With 2015 drawing to an end, suffice to say it has been another...

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Maghreb

Four reasons why Morocco's startup ecosystem is at a tipping point [Opinion]

A new start for Moroccan startups. (Image via Travelling Book Junkies) Governments all around the world want to build strong startup...

Opinion Eiréné4Impact CEED

Regional

Dealmakers 2015 offers an inside look at MENA’s investment landscape

“How many entrepreneurs here are currently trying to scale?” Nearly half of the people packed into the Grand Hyatt Amman’s conference hall r...

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Lebanon

How Lebanon and its diaspora can mutually benefit in the startup ecosystem [Opinion]

Editor's note: this is the first of two articles on diaspora engagement. Connecting a diaspora and its home country can’t be a one-way r...

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Maghreb

5 MENA entrepreneurs join Endeavor

Endeavor, Moroccan style. (Images via Endeavor) Two Moroccan and three Egyptian entrepreneurs have been selected to join the global...

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Maghreb

Inside Endeavor's process to finding North Africa's entrepreneurial diamonds in the rough

It’s been several years now since Endeavor set foot in the Arab world, with the goal of identifying – and supporting – companies that stand...

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Jordan

2 Jordanian startups nominated to join Endeavor's network

Two Jordanian companies were nominated on Saturday to join Endeavor’s International Selection Panel, which will determine their...

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Maghreb

VC, angels, or pre-sells: What’s the best funding option for Maghrebi startups? [WamdaTV]

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