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<\/a> MEA fintech startup <\/strong>FlapKap<\/a><\/strong> has raised USD 1.2 mn in a funding <\/strong>round <\/strong>led by tech fund A15<\/strong>, according to a company press release<\/a>(pdf)<\/a>. FlapKap, which bills itself as the first company of its kind in the region, offers AI-based insight to \u201chelp optimize advertising spending\u201d for e-commerce and SaaS businesses. FlapKap is designed to help businesses grow without financial constraints, offering them revenue-based flexible payment terms on advertising spend.<\/p>\n

FlapKap is already eyeing new regional markets: <\/strong>The company is currently operating in Egypt and the UAE, with an imminent launch in Saudi Arabia and plans for a \u201cwider MEA expansion and rapid merchant acquisition\u201d in the pipeline, the statement said.<\/p>\n

Founders: <\/strong>FlapKap is currently led by co-founder Ahmed Coucha, co-founder of MENA digital agency Kijami. Khaled Nassef is the company\u2019s CTO and co-founder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

MEA fintech startup FlapKap has raised USD 1.2 mn in a funding round led by tech fund A15, according to a company press release(pdf). FlapKap, which bills itself as the first company of its kind in the region, offers AI-based insight to \u201chelp optimize advertising spending\u201d for e-commerce and SaaS businesses. 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