Tech Company Financing Transactions
Careem Funding Round
Rakuten, Abraaj Group and Lumia Capital participated in a $350 million funding round for Careem. The financing round was recorded on 12/20/2016.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
12/20/2016
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$350,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Investors
Proceeds Purpose
Proceeds purposes were not disclosed.
Company Information
Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Transportation
Mailing Address
PO Box 87912
Riyadh, 11652
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, 11652
Saudi Arabia
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
Careem is an app-based car service that connects people to rides in a matter of minutes, at the tap of a button. Founded in 2012 by Mudassir Sheikha and Magnus Olsson - Careem started in Dubai and has since grown to 22 cities across the Middle East, North Africa and Asia.
Management Team
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Name
Email & Social
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