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Car Rental Startup eZhire Raises Seed Investment
The Dubai-based on-demand rental car app plans to use the funding for marketing and expansion efforts.
by Staff
January 31, 2018
Dubai. Photo via Rivella/Pixabay
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Dubai. Photo via Rivella/Pixabay
Dubai-based startup eZhire, an on-demand rental car app, has raised seed funding in a round led by Jabbar Internet Group, according to an article by Entrepreneur Middle East. Investors Ali Al-Salim of Arkan Partners and Sahm Yaghi of Al Jal Investors were also part of the round.
The amount was undisclosed, but eZhire plans to use the funding for marketing and expansion efforts, as well as updating its IT infrastructure.
eZhire launched in 2016 and is currently available in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi.
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