Thndr — Egypt

Digital investment platform Thndr raised $15.7M in a round led by Prosus, with backing from Y Combinator and Endure Capital. Their mission is to make investing easier and more accessible for young retail investors across the region.

The raise is significant not just for its size, but for the calibre of backers involved. Y Combinator’s continued interest in MENA-based fintech signals growing confidence in the region’s retail investment infrastructure.

SARsatX — Saudi Arabia

Earth observation startup SARsatX raised $2.6M to advance its satellite-powered technology. The raise is a clear nod to Saudi Arabia’s growing commitment to deep tech and space innovation — an area that is increasingly central to Vision 2030’s long-term ambitions.

Together, these raises reflect a maturing ecosystem where capital is moving into both consumer-facing platforms and highly technical deep tech plays.