Flat6Labs today hosted the sixth Demo Day of the Riyadh Seed Program in Riyadh, marking a major milestone for early-stage startup development in Saudi Arabia. The program is funded by F6 Ventures, the Kingdom’s most active venture capital firm for th
The world of fashion has always been a powerful engine of culture, creativity, and commerce. But for retailers today, the engine is sputtering, choked by an outdated economic model. The traditional supply chain built for two seasons a year has met th
A new year is coming. For the average person, New Year’s Eve marks a time for reflection, goal setting, and the start of resolutions to guide personal growth. But once the fireworks have died down, the prospect of making those declarations a reality
Egypt’s startup ecosystem is set for growth, driven by rising investor interest, government-led digital transformation, and a growing talent pool. By tackling funding and regulatory challenges, Egypt is on course to become a major tech hub in Africa
Owlstone Medical ("Owlstone"), the global leader in Breath Biopsy® for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, today announced that it has won an award of up to $49.1 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Heal
OMED Health ("OMED"), a UK-based business pioneering non-invasive breath analysis for gut health and part of Owlstone Medical ("Owlstone"), the global leader in Breath Biopsy® for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, today
Cambridge-based MedTech will lead POSEIDON programme, which is aiming to detect solid tumours at Stage I using only breath & urine samples Owlstone Medical has secured an award of up to £39.3m million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency
Cambridge-based breath biopsy trailblazer Owlstone Medical is partnering three influential US organisations in a multimillion dollar campaign to detect and eliminate cancer before the disease takes hold. The Cambridge Science Park company, which w
To mix metaphors, the elephant in the room is out of the (fashion) closet. It’s now readily apparent to anyone paying attention how wasteful and unsustainable the apparel corner of retail can be. Statistics to back this up abound: of the 100 billion
Clinicians, researchers, and healthcare systems increasingly rely on breath biopsy to detect chronic diseases early The global breath biopsy testing market is experiencing rapid transformation, fuelled by growing demand for non-invasive diagnostic
Egypt-based, MENA-focused investor and accelerator FlatLabs has rejigged operations to launch F6 Group, which includes its renowned accelerator as well as a newly-launched seed-stage investment firm, F6 Ventures. Flat6Labs is the MENA region’s lea
Flat6Labs, the Middle East’s most active startup accelerator, has restructured under a new holding company called F6 Group, alongside the launch of F6 Ventures, a dedicated seed-stage investment firm, it announced today. The move consolidates 14 year
Morocco’s startup ecosystem is gaining momentum, and the entry of Flat6Labs, one of the most active early-stage investors in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, could be a game-changer. In collaboration with Tamwilcom, a Moroccan public f
Owlstone Medical ("Owlstone"), the global leader in Breath Biopsy® for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, today announced that the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has made an up to USD $2.3 million equity investment (circa £1.
Cambridge-based Owlstone Medical has received £1.7m from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to develop a breath test for pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) detection in patients with cystic fibrosis. PA is a germ that can cause infections in the blood, lungs
Homescreen Heroes: The Uptime app summarizes books, courses, documentaries, and podcast It was back in November that I first discovered and subsequently wrote about the Headway app. Choosing to consume 15-minute book summaries rather than reading
The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) has selected startups to join the Invest IT program, implemented in partnership with Flat6Labs. The program is designed to
Owlstone Medical (“Owlstone”), the global leader in Breath Biopsy® for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, today announced a first closing of $27 million (circa £22 million) in its Series E financing round. The fundraise w
Upwards of 150 billion garments are produced annually, 92 million tonnes of which end up in landfills. From the retailer’s perspective, roughly 30% of clothing is expected from the start to need marking down to make way for new designs. We should be
Dropit, provider of inventory optimization technology for unified commerce, today announced Martim Avillez Oliveira has been named Global Chief Revenue Officer of Dropit. With experience in driving growth and scaling operations for some of the world’
Egypt’s startup ecosystem is set for growth, driven by rising investor interest, government-led digital transformation, and a growing talent pool. By tackling funding and regulatory challenges, Egypt is on course to become a major tech hub in Africa
Those 10 startups belong to a variety of dynamic sectors such as transportation, e-commerce, logistics, cybersecurity, SaaS, consumer tech, and talent acquisition, according to the company’s press release. Through its Startup Seed Fund, the firm h
More sales channels bring more challenges. Inventory management wasn’t always as complex as it is today, but with the industry continually evolving and the rise of eCommerce, strategic omnichannel challenges are today’s mountains to overcome. How
Improving the customer experience increases sales revenues by 2-7% and profitability by 1-2%, according to McKinsey & Company. Customers will have a positive experience if every aspect of their interaction with the business supports fast and e
In 2023, McKinsey & Company published their findings of a five-year study analyzing whether consumers’ actions match their words, that is, whether they are, in fact, choosing to pay more for more sustainable brands when they shop. The results
Eight pioneering start-ups who participated in the second edition of the Women's Health Accelerator Program, attended Organon’s Demo Day during the 'Expand North Star' event at Dubai Harbour, hosted by GITEX Global. This initiative, a collaboration b
Owlstone Medical (“Owlstone”), announced it has entered into a Research Collaboration Agreement with the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (“CDRH”) - Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories (OSEL). The goal of the collaboration
Diagnostics firm Owlstone Medical has entered a research collaboration agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories (OSEL) to develop methods to
Flat6Labs, the leading seed and early-stage venture capital firm in the MENA region, celebrated its third Demo Day in Riyadh, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to support innovation and entrepreneurship. The event brought together entrep
The vast number of metabolites produced by physiological processes in the body can be useful biomarkers for a variety of therapeutic applications. Biomarkers can provide insight into important metabolic processes for health and illness, as well as
Shell Egypt has relaunched its Intilaaqah Egypt Programme in partnership with Flat6Labs Egypt, aiming to support more than 1,000 aspiring entrepreneurs in the country. The initiative is part of the global Shell LiveWIRE programme, which focuses on fo
The FDA has launched a project with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to help aid the development of breath-based diagnostics for detecting diseases more easily among underserved populations, including in rural, remote and impoverished areas.
Backed by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to explore potential for rapid screening and earlier diagnosis in developing world Owlstone Medical has secured £5.2 million to explore a path by which breath-based testing could be deployed in the ear
$5 million equity investment and initial $1.5 million grant funding committed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for development of breath-based diagnostic solutions to improve outcomes in the developing worldFunding represents the first time
Flat6Labs, MENA’s leading seed and early-stage venture capital firm, and Organon, a global healthcare company dedicated to improving women’s health, have announced the launch of the second cycle of the Women’s Health Accelerator Programme. L
• iStoria, an edtech company based in Riyadh, successfully secured a USD 1.33 million investment, totaling SAR 5 million, as per the company’s official statement. • The funding round is led by prominent investors, including Nama Ventur
Lyft is making rides for senior citizens and those with disabilities in LA County more affordable for the holiday season. As a way to relieve some stress for the most vulnerable, the rideshare company partnered with the Southern California Resourc
Klarna, the AI-powered payments network and shopping assistant, today announced an agreement with CarTrawler, the leading B2B technology provider of car rental and mobility solutions to the global travel industry. Under the agreement, travelers ca
In a strategic move to strengthen its existing footprint in the vibrant African startup ecosystem, Flat6Labs (www.Flat6Labs.com), the leading seed venture capital firm in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region, proudly welcomes Christine Nama
Armed with $100 million in new funding, digital health startup Forward is betting that people will buy telehealth from its “CarePod” kiosks for $99 a month. Adrian Aoun doesn't believe in doctor's offices — at all. For him, the future of healthcar
