Funding flows into frontier tech as startups race to scale

RIYADH: Startups across the Middle East and Africa are attracting fresh capital as investors double down on AI, fintech, proptech, and agri-tech solutions tailored to local and regional challenges.

Saudi Arabia-based Darwinz AI, known as TheDar.AI, has raised $325,000 in seed funding to accelerate development of its AI-powered productivity platform for communication professionals.

The round was led by Flat6Labs and Glint Ventures, marking a milestone for the startup as it deepens its presence in the Kingdom.

Originally founded in Egypt in 2021 by Emad El-Azhary and Mohy Aboualam, TheDar.AI has evolved into a regional AI player with operations now headquartered in Riyadh.

The company’s flagship platform, dima, functions as an AI copilot tailored for public relations professionals, marketers, and brand managers—offering automation features that aim to improve content workflows and campaign management.