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LEAP will return to Riyadh for its fifth edition from 13 to 16 April 2026,…

Abu Dhabi-based EQIQ Ventures has expanded its fund from USD 15 million to USD 30 million, reaffirming its dedication to Iraq’s growing digital economy. The firm will focus on key sectors such as e-commerce, fintech, logistics, and digital infrastructure, with the intention of supporting both startups and scaling enterprises.

Southeast Asia’s (SEA) entrepreneurial landscape, backed by its flourishing technology startup ecosystem, is primed to experience significant activity and heightened investor interest. With Statistics Research projecting regional VC funding will reach US$13.7 billion in 2025 and Citigroup estimating Asian tech funding will expand by 10% this calendar year, SEA-based startups are poised to enter a vibrant new phase – empowered with new access to capital, talent, and global attention to scale solutions across industries.