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Scale AI alum raises $9 million for AI industrial platforms in MENA
An ex-Scale AI executive raised $9 M to build AI platforms for industrial applications in MENA, highlighting regional interest in sovereign AI.
A former Scale AI executive secured $9 million in pre-Series funding for a startup developing AI platforms for critical industries in the MENA region. The round was led by IIFL Fintech Fund and Middle East Ventures. The company plans to build AI solutions for energy, manufacturing, and defense applications. Analysts say the investment reflects growing interest in sovereign AI infrastructure across emerging markets.