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UK Tech Funding Hits $15.3B in 2025, Staying Second Globally
UK tech startups raised $15.3B in 2025, ranking second globally despite a funding dip. Late-stage rounds, strong M&A, and growth in enterprise, fintech, and life sciences defined the year.
PebblePad Acquires myday to Accelerate Global EdTech Growth
Private equity-backed PebblePad has acquired student engagement platform myday, creating an integrated learning and engagement experience for over 200 institutions worldwide and strengthening its position as a global education technology leader.
Khalifa Fund Backs 16 Emirati Ventures at The Rage Festival 2026
The Khalifa Fund is supporting 16 Emirati-led SMEs at Abu Dhabi’s Rage Festival 2026, helping local brands showcase creativity, expand market access, and strengthen entrepreneurship across fashion, food, retail, and cultural industries.
Emirates Growth Fund and Hub71 Partner to Boost UAE SMEs and Scaleups
The Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) and Hub71 have signed a strategic MoU to support UAE SMEs and growth-stage companies by combining growth capital, mentorship, and ecosystem access, strengthening operational readiness and enabling sustainable scaling.
CARE MENA 2025: Driving Climate Action, Renewable Energy & Sustainability Investments
CARE MENA 2025, co-located with DATE in Dubai, unites global leaders, investors, and startups to accelerate renewable energy, climate tech, and sustainability investments, fostering partnerships and funding opportunities across the Middle East’s green transition.
Global Investment in 2025 Shifts Toward Strategic Sectors
FDI fell 3% in early 2025 as geopolitical tensions and high financing costs reshape global capital flows. Despite declines, digital infrastructure and semiconductors attract strong investment, while emerging markets remain mixed and Africa faces a sharp downturn.