Find Your Larry

Find Your Larry

In loving memory of Jehu Lawrence “Larry” Blades Growing up as a Middle Eastern immigrant in the US in a family of eight children, I was often unable to imagine a future to strive towards. I also...
Kareem | Dec 31, 2022
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Koble raises $1.2M Pre-Seed funding round

Koble, an AI-powered data-science platform that empowers investors to make better, data-driven investment decisions, has raised a £1M Pre-Seed funding round to re-engineer startup investing with...
Modus | Dec 07, 2022
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Modus partners with USAID to launch impact-focused Venture Builder in Egypt

CAIRO, 22 NOVEMBER 2022. New York-based Modus, a Venture Platform operating in MENA comprising VC...
Modus | Nov 22, 2022
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Modus announces expansion to Sub-Saharan Africa with launch of $75M Africa-focused fund

DUBAI, 15 NOVEMBER 2022. Modus, a Venture Platform operating in MENA comprising VC funds, Venture...
Modus | Nov 15, 2022
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Ventures Lab is expanding to 28 founding teams, with AED 40M to co-build startups

ABU DHABI, 2 NOVEMBER 2022: Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, and Modus, the Venture...
Modus | Nov 02, 2022
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Modus acquires Saudi Arabia-based Agile Ventures to expand its network of Venture Builders to KSA

RIYADH, 24 OCTOBER 2022. Modus has announced its acquisition of Saudi Arabia-based Agile Ventures...
Modus | Oct 24, 2022
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Optimizing Your Startup: Insights From a Team of Venture Builders

You’re a startup founder who’s been busy trying to build a fully functioning startup...
Modus | Sep 08, 2022
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Why You Need a Venture Architect on Your Team

When it comes to building a successful startup, not all roles are necessary for the early stage....
Modus | Aug 31, 2022
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Debunking 5 MENA Venture Building Myths

If you’re thinking of building a business, there’s one thing you need to know: venture...
Modus | Aug 24, 2022
Ogram Raises $3M in Series A Funding Round

Ogram Raises $3M in Series A Funding Round

Ogram, the region’s first digital on-demand staffing platform has announced a $3M Series A...
Zara | May 23, 2022
5 Tips for VCs to Successfully Source Startups and Access Innovation 

5 Tips for VCs to Successfully Source Startups and Access Innovation 

We are thrilled to welcome our first female Partner to the Modus team. Yana El Dirani joins Modus...
Zara | May 10, 2022
Setting the Stage for the Next Generation | Building Up Women in Tech

Setting the Stage for the Next Generation | Building Up Women in Tech

In this week’s Building Up Women in Tech article, we’re speaking to Sarah Miller,...
Zara | Apr 06, 2022
Building Up Women in Tech: An Open Conversation with our Female Founders | Shamim Kassibawi

Building Up Women in Tech: An Open Conversation with our Female Founders | Shamim Kassibawi

Following International Women’s Day earlier this month, we reached out to the female founders in...
Zara | Mar 24, 2022
UAE-Based Fitness and Wellness Startup Fit on Click Raises Pre-Series A Funding

UAE-Based Fitness and Wellness Startup Fit on Click Raises Pre-Series A Funding

DUBAI, 11 JANUARY, 2022. Fit On Click, a fitness and wellness startup based in the UAE, has closed...
Zara | Jan 11, 2022
Building a MENA Startup: Ventures Lab Q&A

Building a MENA Startup: Ventures Lab Q&A

This is a recap of Modus Capital & Hub71 info session--aimed to discuss their collaboration, why...
Zara | Jul 12, 2021
Why we Launched Venture Builders in MENA

Why we Launched Venture Builders in MENA

Simon Tkachenko shares how Modus' venture builders...
Simon | Jun 16, 2021
Modus Capital and Hub71 Partner to Build and Invest in Scalable Tech Startups

Modus Capital and Hub71 Partner to Build and Invest in Scalable Tech Startups

Modus Capital and Hub71 announce their partnership in building and investing in scalable MENA tech...
Mohamed | Jun 15, 2021
TCP, Trade Finance-Focused FinTech Startup, Closes Series-A Funding Round Led by New York-Based Modus Capital

TCP, Trade Finance-Focused FinTech Startup, Closes Series-A Funding Round Led by New York-Based Modus Capital

ABU DHABI, 26 APRIL, 2021. UAE-based FinTech startup, Trade Capital Partners (TCP), today announced...
Mohamed | Apr 26, 2021
SEO Domain Strategy: Subdirectory Vs. Subdomain

SEO Domain Strategy: Subdirectory Vs. Subdomain

Looking to expand your current online presence by launching a new website?  If you are seeking...
Mohamed | Feb 14, 2021
Mobile SEO for MENA

Mobile SEO for MENA

Picture this: you’re out and about at a social function, you reach for your phone, but you...
Mohamed | Dec 01, 2020
Adapting to the New Normal-MEW2020

Adapting to the New Normal-MEW2020

Modus Capital is proud to participate in the Sixth Edition of Manama Entrepreneurship Week...
Mohamed | Oct 28, 2020
Bias in Product – Most Common Biases in MENA Product Development

Bias in Product – Most Common Biases in MENA Product Development

Cognitive biases and distortions are learned thinking patterns which we use to make sense of the...
Carmin |
How WordPress Can Work Wonders for your Website Optimization

How WordPress Can Work Wonders for your Website Optimization

What do technically stable and SEO-optimized websites have in common?  A WordPress...
Mohamed |
How to Surf the Web Safely

How to Surf the Web Safely

Remember a time when cookies were just for binge-eating, and not for data collection?  There...
Mohamed |
Keyword Research for a Winning SEO Strategy

Keyword Research for a Winning SEO Strategy

People talk.  Online searchers type—or run a voice research.  Do you wonder what...
Mohamed |
App Store Optimization for Middle East Marketplace 101

App Store Optimization for Middle East Marketplace 101

Congratulations on building your new mobile application!  It sure is the perfect embodiment of...
Mohamed |
Ok, Google: How to Get my MENA Startup Ready for Voice Search?

Ok, Google: How to Get my MENA Startup Ready for Voice Search?

Some users prefer the Artificial Intelligence (AI) touch than the human touch in this day and...
Mohamed | Sep 08, 2020
Mean Reversion In Egypt’s Grocery Delivery Market

Mean Reversion In Egypt’s Grocery Delivery Market

It is undeniable that the pandemic has accelerated the penetration of e-commerce, but a chunk of...
Simon | Sep 01, 2020
The Tools your Team Needs to be as Efficient as Possible

The Tools your Team Needs to be as Efficient as Possible

Setting your team up for success is tied to the company’s operational structure. Kareem Elsirafy...
Kareem | Aug 18, 2020
Modus Insider: Exclusive Chat with Play:Date Founder & CEO

Modus Insider: Exclusive Chat with Play:Date Founder & CEO

Following the $250,000 investment in UAE-based Play:Date, an application that helps parents build...
Sammar | Aug 11, 2020
Scaling SEO for Middle East Startups

Scaling SEO for Middle East Startups

SEO is traditionally overshadowed by the "tired and tested" marketing strategies. However, scaling...
Mohamed |
VC101 Recap: Here’s What Happened in the First 2 Sessions!

VC101 Recap: Here’s What Happened in the First 2 Sessions!

Startup investment in MENA is an ever-changing landscape. Entrepreneurs need to understand the...
Sammar | Aug 09, 2020
How to Create the Ideal Team for your Startup!

How to Create the Ideal Team for your Startup!

Kareem Elsirafy on Team-building: Creating the Perfect Mix of Startup Talent Out of all the...
Kareem | Aug 03, 2020
How Video Games Could Inspire a Generation of Entrepreneurs

How Video Games Could Inspire a Generation of Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs are much like avid gamers! They are always hustling and chasing the thrill of the...
Sammar | Jul 28, 2020
Leveraging Growth Methods Unique to the MENA Region

Leveraging Growth Methods Unique to the MENA Region

We often see in the MENA region certain channels and nuances that work better than others. In this...
Modus | Jul 21, 2020
Simplifying SEO for MENA Market

Simplifying SEO for MENA Market

In this article, we explore the diverse SEO landscape of the MENA region and how to custom-create...
Mohamed | Jun 28, 2020
Financial Modeling for Startups Part 1

Financial Modeling for Startups Part 1

This is Part 1 of our financial modeling series, which will focus on the profit and loss statement...
Simon | Jun 23, 2020
Introducing VC101: An Invite-only Online Fundraising Bootcamp

Introducing VC101: An Invite-only Online Fundraising Bootcamp

Curious to learn how to raise capital in such a competitive ecosystem? Join our live-streaming...
Mohamed | Jun 18, 2020
How to Keep Corporate Data Secure for Remote Work Employees!

How to Keep Corporate Data Secure for Remote Work Employees!

Many people throughout the world are now conducting all their meetings online, delivering reports,...
Sammar | Jun 09, 2020
Investor Board vs Advisory Board – Modus Podcast // Ep. 5

Investor Board vs Advisory Board – Modus Podcast // Ep. 5

Episode Overview In the 5th episode of the Modus Capital Podcast , Kareem Elsirafy explains the...
Kareem | May 18, 2020
How to Use Process to Make up for a Lack of Resources?

How to Use Process to Make up for a Lack of Resources?

Kareem Elsirafy on Resource Allocation: Using Process to Mitigate a Lack of Available Resources Few...
Kareem | May 05, 2020
Pravica Raises US$500,000 Pre-seed with Participation of Modus Capital

Pravica Raises US$500,000 Pre-seed with Participation of Modus Capital

Today we’re excited to make it official that Cairo-based Pravica, a WEB 3.0 Email Service...
Sammar | Apr 30, 2020