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barq’s $329.5M Series A: Saudi Remittance UX Must Scale Trust Not Just Volume

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A unicorn built on everyday Saudi money movement In mid-September 2026, Saudi digital payments company barq closed a $329.5 million Series A at a $1.85 billion valuation, with participation from Noon Investments , Sohar International Bank , and M20 Fund . Coverage via Wamda , Arab News , and The Pa…

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  1. 2026-09-28 06:16 · DEV Community — AI
    barq’s $329.5M Series A: Saudi Remittance UX Must Scale Trust Not Just Volume

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