Uber Competitor Careem Closes First Part of $500 Million Funding

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Uber's chief competitor in the Middle East and North Africa region said the tranche was worth $350 million and that it was advised by Credit Suisse on the financing.

Ride-hailing app Careem has closed the first part of a $500 million funding round backed by investors including Japan's Rakuten Inc and Saudi Telecom Co, the Dubai-based company said in a statement on Monday.Also read: Japanese Robotics Startup ZMP Will Delay Tokyo Listing

Uber's chief competitor in the Middle East and North Africa region said the tranche was worth $350 million and that it was advised by Credit Suisse on the financing.Also read: UberMOTO, a Bike Taxi Service by Uber Launched in Hyderabad

The cash would be used to help with its expansion plans, the statement added.

STC said on Sunday it has agreed to buy a 10 percent stake in Careem for $100 million.Read more: 5 Food Tech Startups That Have Changed The Indian Food and Beverage Industry