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MENA startup funding falls 42% by February, Morocco caught up by Qatar
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MENA startup funding falls 42% by February, Morocco caught up by Qatar
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Morocco strengthens position as top startup hub in MENA despite funding challenges
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Saturday 13 September 2025 - 09:50
Morocco strengthens position as top startup hub in MENA despite funding challenges

Morocco continues to assert itself as one of the leading startup ecosystems in the MENA region, maintaining its top-four position in August 2025, even as regional startup funding saw a significant contraction. According to Wamda, investment across the MENA region dropped sharply by 57%, falling from......

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