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Fintechs' Dubai Dream; Founders' AI Second Act

29 Mar 2026, 12:57 PM

In this edition, we write how the UAE expansion story of many Indian fintechs looks like post Iran conflict; and how repeat founders are among the first to chase the opportunity within AI.

Paytm dilutes UAE arm, brings in local investor amid licence uncertainty

Paytm dilutes UAE arm, brings in local investor amid licence uncertainty

23 Dec 2025, 17:20 PM

In October, The Head and Tale exclusively reported that the Paytm was facing regulatory roadblocks in the UAE, particularly in securing payments licence.

Exclusive: UAE Regulator holds back key Paytm licence

Exclusive: UAE Regulator holds back key Paytm licence

25 Oct 2025, 12:18 PM

Paytm had applied to the Central Bank of the UAE for two licences — one covering acquiring and domestic payments, and another for a wallet-type product.

Paytm appoints Ramana Kumar as CEO for UAE expansion

Paytm appoints Ramana Kumar as CEO for UAE expansion

29 May 2025, 14:26 PM

Paytm said it sees strong potential to expand its technology-driven merchant payments and financial services distribution model to international markets.

Infibeam Avenues restructures UAE unit as it plans ADX listing

Infibeam Avenues restructures UAE unit as it plans ADX listing

12 Mar 2025, 17:21 PM

The restructuring involves transferring the mirror shareholding in Avenues World FZ-LLC to Infibeam Avenues ME SPV Ltd, a newly formed entity in Abu Dhabi.

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Fintech Highlights

  1. Stripe appoints Manish Maheshwari as India head for revenue and growth

  2. Atlas raises seed funding co-led by Accel and Stellaris

  3. Hrithik Roshan-endorsed RUGR, Blume-backed IppoPay under DGGI scanner

  4. Sajja Chowdary takes charge as Policybazaar Insurance Brokers CEO after Tarun Mathur's exit

  5. InCred Alternatives closes Rs 1,500 crore first special opportunities credit fund
  6. Read more news...

AI/Emerging Tech

  1. Nava raises $22 million funding led by Greenoaks Capital

  2. Agentic AI startup Xccelera bags funding from angel investors

  3. InsideFPV executes Rs 10 crore defence contract to supply indigenous drones

  4. Spacetech startup SatLeo Labs bags seed funding led by Unicorn India Ventures

  5. OpenAI raises $122 billion at post-money valuation of $852 billion
  6. Read more news...

IPO Tales

  1. Turtlemint IPO: Behind its 8x revenue jump, an internal deal does the heavy lifting

  2. Shiprocket IPO: A profitable core, costly emerging bets

  3. Fractal IPO: A bountiful harvest for PE investors, now comes the real AI test

  4. Boat IPO: A second shot amid management shake-up, flat revenues, eager to exit investor
  5. Read more news...

Money & Machines

  1. 'Guilty, until proven innocent'; The ARR illusion

  2. Rishi Gupta is out on bail. What next?; The cost of frivolous AI use

  3. Fintechs' Dubai Dream; Founders' AI Second Act

  4. A CEO arrested, hearing delayed; Sarvam's AI pitch
  5. Previous editions...

PE/VC Tales

  1. Enterprise bets pay off as Arali Ventures eyes ‘larger’ third fund

  2. TDV Partners bullish on consumer over AI, plans bigger fund

  3. Peak XV top partners exit, a key retention marks a week of upheaval

  4. Silverneedle eyes 10x larger second fund, plans first semiconductor bet
  5. Read more news...

Editor's Pick

  1. ED orders Yes Bank to freeze accounts linked to BranchX, Frenzopay

  2. The shadow economy of online gaming: How money moves beyond the screen

  3. A VC in photos, a different story in business? Behind the facade of Foxhog’s Tarun Poddar