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Customized celeb video platform <\/strong>Minly<\/a><\/strong> closed a USD 3.6 mn seed round<\/strong> co-led by 4DX Ventures, B&Y Venture Partners, and Global Ventures, according to a press release (pdf)<\/a>. The oversubscribed round also included regional funds and a number of angel investors. Minly was launched in 2020 and allows fans to request personalized videos from celebrities, influencers, or musicians for a price \u2014 similar to the US\u2019s Cameo<\/a>. Minly now has a diverse roster of talents<\/a> that include Tamer Hosny, Hazem Imam, and Sawsan Badr. The funding will be used to scale across the region and introduce a suite of new products, said co-founder Mohamed El Shinnawy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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