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Episode 10-Accelerating Iraq's Startup Revolution
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In our 10th episode, we spoke to Matteo Mantovani, co-founder of Baly, an Iraq-based ride-hailing and super app.
Matteo has dedicated a significant portion of his career to Iraq's advancement, managing multimillion-dollar projects in Basra and overseeing critical infrastructure initiatives.
As a co-founder of Baly, Matteo has observed first-hand Iraq’s thriving entrepreneurial spirit.
In 2022, Baly secured $10.5 million in funding from a consortium of investors including Kingsway Capital and Majid Al Futtaim. This funding catapulted the start-up into prominence and marking a significant moment in Iraq's tech history, showcasing the potential of its emerging start-up ecosystem.
Topic discussed in this episode include:
- Matteo's background
- His journey to and work experience in Iraq
- Matteo's account (opportunities and challenges) of running a start-up in Iraq
Intro theme song-'Tales of the Arabian Nights' composed by StudioKolomna via Pixabay
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