Korean SaaS Startups Poised to Transform Middle East Tech

What we’ll cover today:

🌍 Innovative Cloud Solutions for MENA
🚀 I Just Launched My 25th Startup (SaaS).
💡 Acquire Customers At Profit Day One.
🔗 The Event Roundup.

Innovative Cloud Solutions for MENA

Twelve cutting-edge companies from South Korea introduced innovations to the region at the 2024 Korean SaaS Showcase in Dubai.

Each company brought solutions to revolutionise industries:

• Private 5G Networks – Enabling ultra-secure, high-speed connectivity.

• Precision Medicine – Advanced AI for healthcare personalisation.

• Disaster Recovery – Robust cloud backups for critical data.

• Smart City Tech – AI-driven traffic and infrastructure management.

With a combined revenue of $100 million, these startups are positioned to fuel MENA’s digital boom, projected to reach $30.52 billion by 2029.

Event highlights included CellKey’s medical platform and ZConverter’s disaster recovery solutions, now in talks for partnerships with local telecom giants.

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1. I Just Launched My 25th Startup (SaaS).

This is a video from Marc Lou.

In this video, Marc Lou discusses the launch of his 25th startup, DataFast. He discusses the initial launch, including the number of signups and revenue generated. 

He also shares his thoughts on productivity and the importance of sleep, diet, and exercise. Finally, he discusses his plans for DataFast's future, including product improvements and marketing strategies.

Here’s The Whole Video

2. Acquire Customers At Profit Day One.

This is a 4-minute video from Jean Michel to SaaS founders.

Jean is a CMO who has been in tech for 20+ years. He helps SaaS founders and entrepreneurs unlock product growth.

“SaaS Founders: Acquire Customers At Profit Day One Give me the next 4 minutes, and I will show you how to optimise your landing page in 48 hours using a scientific approach that costs less than $50.” Jean wrote.

Here’s The Whole Tweet

1. No Code SaaS: Quickly Build and Launch Your SaaS Idea.

The SaaS market is growing rapidly, and having the right tools can help you build SaaS without code quickly. As competition increases, finding ways to speed up your launch is important. 

One practical approach is to create a minimum viable product (MVP) using no code SaaS platforms. This allows you to test your idea and gather feedback early on, making it easier to refine your offering.

2. ElasticRun Reduces Losses, Expands Quick Commerce and SaaS Ventures in FY24

B2B e-commerce player ElasticRun has reported its fiscal year 2024 financial results, showcasing a nearly 50% loss reduction to USD 42 million.

A major contributor to ElasticRun’s improved financial health is its pivot towards high-margin regional brands. This adjustment has reshaped ElasticRun’s sales portfolio, with over 90% of revenue now generated from high-margin products.

3. The Future of SaaS: Top Trends and Predictions in 2024 and Beyond.

Zapier, Asana, Salesforce, HubSpot, and other SaaS automation tools have been changing the landscape of today’s digital universe. In fact, over 90% of organisations consider SaaS a facilitator of emerging tech adoption.