Jon Edward Santillan

Food security is among the biggest threats to life on Earth ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/dzGWfitX Building a forward-thinking company isn't just about fast sales... It's about purpose-driven growth, which is often slow and painful. Building jalebi has helped me find my purpose as a founder who cares deeply about humanity and helping improve circumstances for all. In my career, I've had the pleasure of working with many impact-focused companies and roles, such as Acumen. Now, to be at the helm of a company being recognized for our effort to drive change using impact as our speartip is nothing short of a privilege. Building a company that prioritizes food waste through inventory optimization helps us to establish a baseline for how responsible consumption can impact not only UN SDG goals 2, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 (if you don't know them, look them up or ask Priya Sarma ✅), but also define ESG prerogatives for our customers and partners around the world. Join us 🍔 ----- #ClimateAction #Sustainability #jalebi #Deloitte #SDG #ESG #Impact

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🚀 Discover Ava Trade: Your Gateway to Online Trading Success! 🌐 Whether you’re starting your trading journey or looking to elevate your trading strategies, Ava Trade is your trusted partner. As a regulated platform in the UAE, we offer comprehensive tools that cater to both beginners and seasoned traders. 🔗 Dive into the world of trading with confidence and take your investments to the next level. Don’t wait—explore more at matajargroup.com and join a community committed to your success. 📈 #AvaTrade #OnlineTrading #InvestSmart #UAETrading #FinancialFreedom #TradingTools #InvestWithConfidence

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From tourist hub to digital payment giant: UAE’s Al Etihad Payments Growth 📍 The United Arab Emirates (#UAE) is noted for business and tourist scenes. UAE cities, such as Abu Dhabi, #Dubai, etc., are widely known for international commerce and hospitality. 📍 For instance, Dubai attracted 17.15m international #visitors in 2023,a 19% y/y increase, surpassing the previous 2019 record of 16.73m visitors. 🔹 Also, Dubai International Airport saw 87mn passengers in 2023 ⭕ But Al Etihad Payments is changing the #digitalpayment landscape to meet the demands of every # consumer in UAE. 🔹 Created in 2023, a subsidiary of Central Bank of The UAE (CBUAE) has 150+ licensed financial institutions using the services. Al Etihad Payments is operationalizing best-in-class payment service and infrastructure. ☑ Aani Instant Payment Al Etihad flagship product is #Aani Instant Payment #Aani is a mobile application that offers innovative payment functionalities such as #ProxyPayments, #QRcode, #request-to pay and #splitpayment, direct debit authorization and digital #cheques. 🔹 It takes 10 seconds to process a payment. 🔹 With Aani, you can split the bills with your friends. ☑ UAE Switch UAESWITCH links the ATM networks of all #banks in the UAE, enabling all customers to use any #ATM in the UAE. ☑ Domestic card scheme Al Etihad is preparing to launch UAE’s Domestic Card Scheme (DCS) known as #Jaywan. The Jaywan Domestic Card Scheme aims to advance the UAE national agenda. Jaywan will expand international acceptance points and offer convenience for UAE residents in making card-based transactions abroad ☑ UAEWPS UAE Wages Protection System provides an efficient and secure mechanism to streamline the timely payment of #wages to employees. ⭕ Aani, UPI and Pix Brazilian Pix and India’s UPI are already transcending beyond home countries to facilitate cross-border instant payments including international remittances. ✴ There is a great opportunity for Al Etihad Payments to explore and connect with UPI and Pix to service the growing consumers' needs. ✴ For instance, India topped the list of tourist arrivals in UAE as the top destination with 11.9mn passengers, followed by Saudi Arabia with 6.7mn passengers, the United Kingdom with 5.9mn passengers, Pakistan with 4.2mn passengers, and the United States with 3.6mn passengers. ⭕ How do you see the future of Aani in the international market? #UAE #Dubai #digitalpayments Al Etihad Payments #domesticcard #instantpayments #banks #fintechs Jan Pilbauer Saif Al-Saif Saif Amod Arjun Vir Singh Fatma Al-Jabri Abdulhai M. Al-Tamimi Aditya Kumar Jason Litman Godswill Nnaji Mohammed Aldoghaither Mohammed Arif Ansari Mohammed Alotaibi, CPM Mohammed Mahi Bawa (MBA, Bcom) ATLMoney

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Check out CrunchDubai.com/Register/ I need expert in integration of social logins and Jetpack and so on (yes, #WordPress) For thousands of registrations per hour, don’t bulsh*t me if you don’t witnesses in analitics at least 100,000 users per seconds #consultancy #bestpractice

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Stride Ventures Invests $1M in Maalexi: Boosting Agri Tech Innovations Stride Ventures has invested $1 million in Maalexi, an agri-tech startup that is revolutionizing the agricultural sector with innovative solutions. This significant investment aims to support Maalexi's growth and enhance its technological capabilities, driving sustainable agriculture practices. Key industry leaders, including Ishpreet Singh Gandhi, Founder and Managing Partner of Stride Ventures and Maalexi’s CEO, Ahmed Abbas, emphasiz, emphasize the transformative potential of this collaboration. Maalexi’s platform leverages advanced technology to optimize supply chains, improve crop yields, and promote sustainability in agr Discover how this investment will accelerate Maalexi's mission to innovate the agri-tech space and contribute to a more sustainable future. Read the full article to learn more about this strategic partnership. How do you think investments like this will impact the future of agriculture technology? Ishpreet Singh Gandhi #AgriTech #Investment #SustainableAgriculture #Innovation #Startups Read this article in other languages: https://lnkd.in/dSNNp4Fy https://lnkd.in/dwuZzQQS German  https://lnkd.in/daJ3zG4m French  https://lnkd.in/dQt_cADC Russian  https://lnkd.in/d5TPnNDv Chinese Post is written by: Shokhrukh Tursunbaev #uae #mena #fintech #Crunchbase #in5 #dic #DubaiInternetCity #technology #b2b #startups #software #Entrepreneurship #development #funding #project #environment #investment #opportunities #analytics #stockmarket #Networking #glocal #mentorship #ceo #socialentrepreneurs #Blockchain #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #TechInnovation #DubaiTech #SmartCity #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #FutureTech #TechRevolution #BlockchainRevolution #AIRevolution #TechLeaders #Industry4_0 #TechTrends #TechFuture #DisruptiveTech #TechGrowth #EmergingTech #TechPartnerships #DigitalEconomy #SmartEconomy #TechDevelopments #NextGenTech #TechAdvancements #TechPioneers #DigitalInnovation #TechProgress #TechInfluencers #InnovativeSolutions Aleksei Dolgikh, Olga Nayda, Olga O. Medvedeva, Vitalii Minka

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MENA Q1 2024 Startup Funding Overview Startups in the MENA secured a total of $429 million in funding across 129 deals. SaaS, fintech, and e-commerce continue to lead the way in terms of sectors attracting investment. The top 3 countries by funding volume: Saudi Arabia: Following LEAP 24, Saudi startups raised $198 million across 25 deals. This highlights the importance of attending conferences, speaking at events, and building your network. UAE: 12 startups raised $39 million. Egypt: 8 startups raised around $7 million. The largest funding round was a $35 million pre-seed round for Tumodo, a Dubai-based business travel platform.

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UAE Fintech Ecosystem Map This map provides a comprehensive overview of the FinTech ecosystem in the United Arab Emirates. It meticulously includes all active FinTech applications, startups, and online businesses, identifying their proprietors or stakeholders. Each entity is represented by its logo, facilitating an intuitive and graphical representation of the UAE's FinTech landscape. This tool serves as an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the intricate workings of the rapidly growing UAE FinTech industry, showcasing how these interconnected entities contribute to the nation's vibrant and innovative financial technology sector. ECM(UAE) ECM(UAE) If you're interested in obtaining a high-quality image or an Excel guide to the UAE FinTech Ecosystem Map, please don't hesitate to reach out. Simply send me a direct message or leave your email in the comments. We'll ensure you receive the materials promptly via email. #startups #fintech #uae #venturecaptial

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A new wonderful episode of the VC React Podcast, with our amazing guests: Hasan Haider and Jessica Al-Hussaini, who provided great insights on: • Extending funding rounds and how it shows maturity in founders • Why payment gateways might want to stay focused on one big market • A deep dive into revenue based financing & how it's different than venture debt.  • How Revolut's expansion to MENA could shake things up in the regional Fintech scene, and force existing players to enhance their products and services, and would this move by Revolut influence local VC's investment theses?  • A comparison of two fintech startups that started in the same year, a global one that became a decacorn, and a local one that is still at series B.  • Selling founder shares at secondary rounds • How MENA startups could strategize their expansion to the US market if they plan to. A big thank you to our guests, and as always, thank you Jamie Lane and FWDstart. --- VC React Podcast Available on: • 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗯𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gswEc6DJ • 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆: https://lnkd.in/gERdVmEc • 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gFT3FsCB • 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗻: https://lnkd.in/gkfNgF5K ---

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#Tether's Latest Innovation: AED-Pegged Stablecoin! Tether.io, the world's leading stablecoin issuer, is set to introduce a new stablecoin pegged to the UAE Dirham 🇦🇪. This move marks a significant step in the fusion of traditional finance and the digital economy in the Middle East, offering more stability and convenience for transactions in the region. Why This Matters: Enhanced Stability: With a Dirham-pegged stablecoin, businesses and individuals can benefit from the security of blockchain with the stability of the UAE's currency. Regional Impact: This development underscores the UAE's role as a global leader in fintech and blockchain innovation, solidifying its position on the global financial stage. Global Reach: As the world increasingly embraces digital assets, this stablecoin could become a pivotal tool for cross-border transactions and trade in the Middle East. 🔗 Read more about this announcement here: https://lnkd.in/dMqyww8e #Blockchain #UAE #Stablecoins #Tether #DigitalFinance #Innovation #MiddleEast #Fintech #GlobalEconomy #FinancialInclusion #Crypto

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Over a year in the making – today we announced a significant framework agreement with Abu Dhabi Investment Office that covers several-hundred-million dollars of investments focused on accelerating Archer’s commercial air taxi operations across the 🇦🇪 Emirates as soon as late next year. A huge thank you to Badr Al-Olama and ADIO for the growing investment in our partnership as we work together to bring Midnight to the skies of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. A few of the key points: ✈ OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTURE | Highlights include vertiport construction, operational enablement for air taxi operations in the UAE, and local workforce development programs, with plans to commence air taxi operations with our Midnight aircraft as soon as next year 🌍 GLOBAL LEADERSHIP | This provides a significant catalyst to our push to commercialize electric air taxis across the globe and positions Abu Dhabi as one of the world’s leaders in promoting urban air mobility https://lnkd.in/dUmVGt9a

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🇦🇪 From #FinTech to F&B - Abu Dhabi’s top fundraisers are quite diverse! The city has recently been making waves as one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems in #MENA according to 3rd party reports. The MAGNiTT team decided to take a closer look at the most funded Abu Dhabi-based startups from each month over the past year, from June 2023 to May 2024. Leading the charge with $48M was the blockchain-powered tech platform Andalusia Labs. Not far behind, Alma Health and Fuze also scored impressive funding rounds, with $10M and $14M respectively. Turning to the most recent news, RemotePass secured $5.5M in Series A funding from investors like 212 VC, Khwarizmi Ventures and Endeavor Catalyst, OCTA secured $1M from Sukna Ventures, and The Cloud - Food Ecosystem secured $6M in equity financing from MENA Moonshots. What’s even more exciting is the diversity among these eight startups. They represent a wide range of sectors including Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Travel & Tourism, FinTech, F&B, and Enterprise Software. And the Abu Dhabi Ecosystem continues to develop with key developments Hub71 with new cohorts, ADQ new fund announcements, Lunate and Mubadala Capital investments in MENA startups. Government entities continue to push on initiatives including ADGM, Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development. Want to stay up to date with all MENA funding news? Make sure to subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉 https://lnkd.in/daDKeJXH #venturecapital #funding #UAE #VC #startups

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It would be amazing if someone could create a post detailing the unit economics of a fintech business. Gross profit margins, payback periods, LTV, and so on. Maybe even compare different types of Fintech startups, BNPL, payment processors, lenders, etc.

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Great news today! AE Coin has officially secured the final Central Bank of the UAE license to launch today! Developed under the CBUAE’s digital payment token services framework, AE Coin is set to revolutionize the financial services landscape, promising an instant, secure, stable, innovative, low-cost and efficient payment experience that will reshape the future of the digital economy. Bridging between conventional fiat currencies and the decentralised digital economy, AE Coin enables secure, instantaneous and cost-effective transfers through blockchain technology, while maintaining the reliability of fiat-backed stability, where one AE Coin is equivalent to one UAE Dirham. Today, we enter an era where individuals and businesses are empowered to access the most modern financial tools, foster financial inclusion, and support innovation in e-commerce, remittances, and decentralised finance (DeFi). AE Coin leads this evolution and establishes itself as a cornerstone of the UAE’s forward-looking digital economy strategy. And you… Will you be joining this revolution in our digital economy? #AECoin #AECWallet

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Revolut hires Ambareen Musa as CEO of UAE entity #banking #UAE #CentralBankofUAE #appointment #CEO #crypto #wallets #ambareenmusa #revolut #blockchain Ambareen Musa Revolut #fintech

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#News | Locad has raised $9 million in a pre-Series B funding round, co-led by Global Ventures and ReefKNoT Investments. The startup plans to use the funds to expand its cloud supply chain services in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, enhancing AI-driven logistics for global consumer brands. #RealtyNXT #Logistics #SupplyChain #AI #Ecommerce #Funding #GlobalExpansion #TechInnovation #SmartLogistics #SupplyChainManagement Constantin Robertz Jannis Dargel Shrey Jain

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Saudi 🇸🇦 BNPL player Tabby is to acquire digital wallet Tweeq, the acquisition will enable Tabby to expand its financial product suite with Tweeq’s digital #wallet to offer its customers #digital #spending accounts, #cards and money management tools. Founded in 2019 in the UAE by Hosam Arab, Tabby is a buy now pay later (#BNPL) #fintech with over $6 billion in annualised transaction volume. Meanwhile, Tweeq, founded in 2020 by Saeed Albuhairi and Abdulaziz AlMalki, offers a spending account that allows customers to spend, send, and manage their #money. 🚀 The proposed acquisition by Tabby follows a financing round in December which saw the firm secure $700 million in debt financing from JPMorgan and extend its series D round to $250 million. Read more: https://lnkd.in/euPhusZQ

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Saudi Arabia is poised for strong investor demand in the private jet industry. ✈️🌟 The anticipated growth in this sector signals promising opportunities for both investors and the aviation industry in the region. Stay tuned for the soar of the private jet industry in Saudi Arabia! #PrivateJetIndustry #InvestmentOpportunities #AviationSector #SaudiArabia 🚀

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Today, Telr, the award-winning online payment gateway, announced its expansion into Jordan and Bahrain. This strategic move reflects Telr's unwavering commitment to driving digital transformation and supporting the growing e-commerce ecosystems in the MENA region. With Telr's comprehensive payment solutions, businesses in Jordan and Bahrain can now seamlessly accept online payments, streamline transactions, and expand their customer base locally and globally. This expansion strengthens Telr's role as a key player in the region's digital commerce, underscoring Telr's dedication to supporting and empowering local businesses to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving marketplace. Jordan and Bahrain are vital players in the MENA region’s digital economy, driven by high internet penetration and increasing reliance on e-commerce. Jordan’s entrepreneurial spirit and Bahrain’s tech-savvy population make both markets ideal for Telr’s advanced payment solutions, enabling businesses to scale rapidly, compete globally, and succeed with secure, flexible payment platforms. Khalil Alami, Founder and CEO of Telr, said: "We are thrilled to bring Telr's innovative payment solutions to Jordan and Bahrain. Both markets are key to the MENA region's digital economy, and we're excited to empower local businesses with the tools needed to thrive. Whether through enhanced security, customizable solutions, or diverse payment options, we are confident that Telr will drive business growth and success in these countries and the region." Alami added, "As Telr continues its expansion, businesses across Jordan and Bahrain will benefit from our all-in-one platform, designed to meet the demands of the modern digital economy. We look forward to contributing to these two important markets' economic growth and digital transformation." From its headquarters in Dubai, Telr provides a secure, robust payment gateway tailored to the MENA region, supporting over 120 currencies and 30 languages for seamless cross-border transactions for businesses of all sizes. Telr’s proprietary technology grants businesses access to various local and global payment methods. Beyond payment processing, Telr offers value-added services like social commerce tools, including payment links and QR codes, digital invoicing, recurring payments, and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) solutions. As a leader in the region’s digital transformation, Telr sets benchmarks for security—achieving PCI DSS Level 1 and NESA certifications—while driving innovation and convenience in the fast-evolving e-commerce landscape. #Telr #DigitalTransformation #DigitalEconomy #PaymentGateway #ecommerce #DigitalInvoicing #QRcodes #BNPLsolutions 

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Join us at the Dubai 2024 Venture Capital World Summit, the premier event for investors and entrepreneurs in the UAE! Don't miss out on this opportunity to network and learn from industry leaders. Link in bio for more details and to get tickets. #Dubai2024 #VentureCapital #InvestmentConference #UAE #Networking

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