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PayPal Shuts Down Its VC Arm and Puts a $100 Million African Fintech Pledge at Risk
Founder News Team Jun 23, 2026 0

PayPal's pledge to invest USD 100 million in African digital commerce is now in serious doubt after the company shut…

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Hub71 Startups Surpass USD 2.7B in Funding as Abu Dhabi Strengthens Its Tech Ecosystem
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Hub71 Hits $2.7 Billion in Startup Funding as Abu Dhabi’s Tech Ecosystem Draws 5,000 Applications in a Single Year
Founder News Team Jun 10, 2026 0

Abu Dhabi's Hub71 tech ecosystem has surpassed USD 2.7 billion in cumulative startup funding and USD 1.5 billion in total…

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We aim to empower European founders with the insights, trends, and tools they need to build, grow, and lead world-class companies.

By delivering sharp, actionable news and stories that matter, from fundraising to regulation, and from talent to tech, we help entrepreneurs stay ahead in a fast-changing world.

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Real Madrid Teams Up with a Solar Giant to Push Global Clean Energy
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