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26 February 2025

Bitsmedia and Durioo Forge Strategic Alliance to Transform the Digital Muslim Experience for Ramadan 2025

Kuala Lumpur, 26 February 2025 – Bitsmedia Pte Ltd, the company behind the globally renowned Muslim Pro app and the Qalbox video platform, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Durioo Sdn Bhd, the operator of Durioo+, a leading safe and islamic streaming platform for Muslim children. This strategic partnership introduces an exclusive bundled subscription for Ramadan 2025, providing Muslim families with accessible, faith-enriching content at a discounted rate.

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16 December 2024

 Gobi Partners Announces Techxila Fund II and Signs MOU with Bank of Punjab to Drive Economic Cooperation

Shanghai, Hong Kong – December 12, 2024 – Gobi Partners, a leading pan-Asian venture capital firm, has officially announced the US$50 M Techxila Fund II alongside the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Bank of Punjab (BoP). This strategic partnership aims to foster entrepreneurship and strengthen economic cooperation in Pakistan.

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1 July 2024

ESGobi Month: TaqwaTech –Technologically-Driven Islamic Investment Opportunities

Through the TaqwaTech investment strategy, Gobi adopts a Muslim consumer-centric approach, empowering typically overlooked communities. According to the Global Halal Economy Report by AFRIEF, investments in Muslim Halal sectors stand at less than 0.1% of cumulative global investments.

Thought Leadership
30 April 2024

TaqwaTech Tuesdays: Redefining Entertainment for Muslim Families Globally

In a digital landscape filled with endless possibilities, Sinan Ismail recognised a critical issue: the difficulties parents encounter in guiding their children through the vast array of online…

Thought Leadership
23 April 2024

TaqwaTech Tuesdays: Bitsmedia’s Dedication to Technology and Faith

As the month of Syawal unfolds, Muslims worldwide transition from the introspective period of Ramadan to the celebratory days of Eid. Amidst the festivities, technology is vital in…

Thought Leadership
16 April 2024

TaqwaTech Tuesdays: Serving the Global Muslim Consumer

At Gobi Partners, our investment strategy for the past two decades has focused on supporting exceptional entrepreneurs in emerging venture markets. This has led us to be among…

Thought Leadership
7 December 2023

Bitsmedia raises US$20 million in Series A Funding led by CMIA, Gobi Partners and Bintang Capital Partners

Singapore, 7 Dec 2023 – Bitsmedia, the creator of the widely popular Muslim lifestyle application (app), Muslim Pro, has successfully secured US$20 million in its Series A funding…

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27 April 2023

TaqwaTech Thursdays: Breaking the cultural taboo with Udhaar Book

Nobody should miss out on precious family time because they were struggling to fill out a balance sheet. Seeing this happen year after year drove Fahad Kamr to create a…

Portfolio Companies
20 April 2023

TaqwaTech Thursdays: Social selling made easy with Zarya

Fatima Gobi Ventures (FGV)‘ TaqwaTech initiative allows aspiring tech startups to drive innovation and growth in Muslim economies like Pakistan. One such startup is Zarya which has simplified…

Portfolio Companies
22 November 2022

Supporting Pakistan in Its Time of Need: Taraec Hussein

As early believers in Pakistan’s massive potential, our team at Fatima Gobi Ventures (FGV) – a joint venture company established in 2019 by Gobi Partners and Fatima Group,…

Thought Leadership