Inside MENA’s funding surge: AI’s rise and the fintech rebound
What Changed and Why It Matters MENA venture capital is back in motion. Reports point to a record 2025, continued momentum into 2026, and a sector mix shifting toward AI…
Inside the $1.1B mega-seed for custom, open-weight AI models
What Changed and Why It Matters A new funding pattern is here: billion‑dollar seed rounds for custom, open‑weight AI stacks aimed at enterprises. Multiple reports point to months‑old teams raising…
Samsung’s €1B bet on Mistral at €20bn: open‑weight goes enterprise
What Changed and Why It Matters Samsung is in talks to invest up to €1 billion in France’s Mistral AI at a €20 billion valuation, according to multiple reports. This…