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Attend WSJ Tech Live With Complimentary Virtual Access

Join award-winning speakers from October 16-18 to explore the transformative forces redefining technology.

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11 months ago

August 23, 2023

Joanna Melki

attend wsj tech live with complimentary virtual access

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The Wall Street Journal’s (WSJ) Tech Live conference is returning to Laguna Beach, California, October 16–18, to convene more than 2,000 senior executives at the forefront of tech, media, entertainment and finance.

This is The Wall Street Journal’s largest technology event of the year, as members of the WSJ newsroom sit down with the industry’s most innovative minds to uncover today’s most pressing topics. Be prepared to explore the transformative forces redefining technology: from the advantages of AI, to the impacts of social media and the global economic downturn, to leading innovation.

In its 10th year, Tech Live is reaching new heights: bigger names, more insightful discussion and unforgettable moments. Emmy Award-winning technology columnist Joanna Stern and other esteemed Journal tech reporters will engage in unscripted interviews with those at leading innovation across all areas of tech. X CEO Linda Yaccarino, Meta former CTO Mike Schropfer and Adobe’s president of digital media David Wadhwani are just some of the biggest names in tech to join this year’s speaker lineup and explore a wide range of topics: from generative AI, to regulatory crackdowns and what’s catching the eye of investors.

Secure your spot today and be part of a shared experience where the industry’s most significant headlines are discussed, debated and made.

Other confirmed speakers include:

David Baszucki, Founder and CEO, Roblox
Alan Davidson, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce
Vinod Khosla, Founder and Partner, Khosla Ventures
John Legend, Musician, Entrepreneur and Investor
Elsa Majimbo, Comedian and Creator
Nicole Quinn, Partner, Lightspeed Venture Partners
Mustafa Suleyman, Co-Founder and CEO, Inflection AI
Michael J. Wolf, Founder and CEO, Activate Consulting

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Mamo Completes $3.4M Funding Round To Enhance Fintech Services

The startup will use the influx of cash to expand into Saudi Arabia and across the wider GCC while improving its product offering.

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1 day ago

July 25, 2024

Nour Nasir

Mamo

UAE-based fintech Mamo has announced the completion of a $3.4 million funding round that will help the startup extend its market presence and improve its product offering. Investors included 4DX Ventures, the Dubai Future District Fund and Cyfr Capital.

Mamo’s platform offers “payment collection, corporate cards and expense management” to help small and medium-sized businesses consolidate and streamline their operations. With the latest influx of capital, Mamo will further develop its comprehensive suite of services and begin testing its product lines in Saudi Arabia, further extending its footprint across the GCC.

Imad Gharazeddine, co-founder and CEO of Mamo, stated: “We’ve been in the market for a while now and are incredibly proud of what our team has achieved. The holistic and expansive nature of our product offering has helped us continue to grow sustainably. This additional funding will allow us to reach our medium-term goals even faster. The support from new and existing investors is a testament to our strong expertise and the ability to deliver on our customer promise”.

Daniel Marlo, General Partner of lead investor 4DX Ventures, added: “We have immense trust in Imad’s vision, leadership and Mamo’s innovative approach to provide a user-friendly and comprehensive financial solution for SMEs that makes financial management more accessible and efficient. We are proud to partner with them and support their mission”.

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Amer Fatayer, Managing Director of Dubai Future District Fund’s investment team, also commented: “Mamo’s localized product lines serve as an infrastructure for SME payments and spend management in UAE, a segment that is underserved by the country’s current banking infrastructure. The team has taken a product-first approach to consolidating SMEs’ financial journeys and building a fintech solution deeply embedded in a business’s core operations”.

To date, Mamo has raised around $13 million in investment funding and now boasts a team of 30 people. The company’s intuitive financial services platform has allowed over 1,000 businesses to consolidate their financial operations and significantly reduce payment fees.