ZyG’s $60 M Series A Powers $79.5 M Funding Surge in Africa and the Middle East

TL;DR: Israeli AI e‑commerce platform ZyG closed a $60 M Series A, pushing total disclosed startup funding in Africa and the Middle East to $79.5 M this week.

Startups across Africa and the Middle East attracted $79.5 M in disclosed capital over the past seven days, according to Techloy data. The bulk of the money originated from two deals: ZyG’s $60 M Series A in Israel and CredibleX’s $15 M financing in the United Arab Emirates.

ZyG, founded in 2025 by the team behind ad‑tech firm ironSource, builds an AI‑driven operating system for direct‑to‑consumer brands. The platform automates product validation, store creation, marketing, logistics and conversion, allowing founders to replace multiple hires with AI agents. Accel led the Series A, with Felix Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners and Lightspeed Venture Partners participating. Accel partner Sonali De Rycker joined the board. The round values ZyG at $500 M and will fund expansion into the United States.

In the UAE, fintech CredibleX secured $15 M, led by sovereign‑wealth fund Mubadala and returning investor Further Ventures. CredibleX embeds loan products directly into the software tools small businesses already use, streamlining access to financing. The capital will accelerate partner acquisition and speed up loan disbursement.

Other notable deals included South Africa’s logistics platform Shiprazor, which raised $2.65 M to broaden its courier network, and Saudi Arabia’s health‑tech firms Metafare and Madeed, which together raised $1.525 M to expand personalized wellness and preventive health services. Ghana’s Rivia Clinics added $200 k to grow its subscription‑based clinic model.

The concentration of large checks in Israel and the UAE highlights the region’s growing role as a capital source for neighboring markets. ZyG’s valuation surge signals investor confidence in AI‑enabled commerce solutions, while CredibleX’s funding underscores demand for embedded fintech in emerging economies.

What to watch next: Follow ZyG’s US rollout and CredibleX’s partner expansion for clues on how AI and embedded finance will shape startup ecosystems across Africa and the Middle East.