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A16z backs $5m pre-seed round in UAE AI startup - Tech in Asia

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UAE-based AI startup Qureos has raised a $5 million pre-seed round led by A16z. Qureos focuses on personalized AI tutors and educational tools. The funding will be used to expand Qureos' team and product offerings. Why it matters: This investment signals growing interest from global VCs in the UAE's burgeoning AI startup ecosystem.

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Qureos · A16z · pre-seed · AI tutor · UAE

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