ORA acquires Cathedis in Morocco’s first locally funded startup merger

Moroccan Startup Ecosystem Milestone

Moroccan superapp ORA Technologies and Azur Innovation Fund have acquired Cathedis, marking the first locally funded startup merger in Morocco.

This acquisition positions ORA as a central player in Morocco's e-commerce and digital landscape, with a unique value proposition on the market.

The transaction marks the first-ever consolidation deal between Moroccan startups, financed exclusively with local capital.

A Strategic Integration

ORA Technologies, founded in 2023 by Omar Alami, has established itself as one of the most dynamic scale-ups in the country, aiming to build an integrated digital ecosystem.

The acquisition confirms ORA's ambitious strategy to expand into e-commerce logistics, fintech, and foodtech.

Author's summary: ORA acquires Cathedis in Morocco's first locally funded startup merger.

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Wamda Wamda — 2025-11-01

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