10 years ago
Zoomaal Secures $330,000 Series A Funding
Zoomaal, a crowdfunding platform for the Arab region, has secured a $330,000 bridge round for a Series A, led by CairoAngels and joined by Hivos (a Dutch non-profit), and several other angel investors
The funds will be used for expansion, services, and market development
Zoomaal aims to support Arab creativity and allow it to reach global markets through crowdfunding projects, helping establish coworking spaces, and its acceleration program
The article also discusses the challenges faced by Zoomaal in securing this round and the lessons learned by the founder, Abdallah Absi.
ProblemTechnology
"Many young people in the Arab world are unemployed, and they lack the resources to start their own businesses."
Solution
"Zoomaal provides a crowdfunding platform to help Arab creatives and entrepreneurs raise money and connect with global markets. They also offer coworking spaces and an acceleration program."