Romania’s Startup Surge and MENA’s Tech Boom: A New Era of Innovation

Explore Romania's rise as a European startup powerhouse with 10 promising companies leading the charge in AI, fintech, and more. Meanwhile, the MENA region is making waves with significant investments and acquisitions in fintech and AI, showcasing its potential as a global tech hub. Discover how these regions are redefining the entrepreneurial landscape and offering new opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs alike.

Sources:
https://www.eu-startups.com/2025/02/romanias-next-big-innovators-10-promising-startups-redefining-the-countrys-entrepreneurial-landscape/
https://arab.news/6g2ag
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/24/startup-founders-seed-strapping-amid-difficult-vc-landscape.html
https://qz.com/nikola-bankrupt-failed-electric-ev-startup-fisker-canoo-1851765824

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:46) Romania’s next big innovators: 10 promising startups redefining the country’s entrepreneurial landscape
(00:03:52) MENA startups secure new investments, acquisitions across fintech, AI
(00:07:10) Startup founders are turning to 'seed-strapping' in a difficult funding environment
(00:11:01) Nikola filed for bankruptcy. Meet the other failed EV startups