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SVC backs VC portfolio firm in second LP bet this year

Finance

16 October, 2024

SVC backs VC portfolio firm in second LP bet this year

Riyadh’s state-owned Saudi Venture Capital (SVC), which manages assets worth $2.2 billion, has struck its second limited partner-style bet this ......

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Fintech to remain key investment theme in MENA: Panellists at LP Summit Dubai 2024

TMT

07 October, 2024

Fintech to remain key investment theme in MENA: Panellists at LP Summit Dubai 2024

Fintech, which has emerged as one of the most funded sectors in the Middle East and North Africa region, will ......

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MENA Digest: Saudi's Al Menu leads funding activity; Global Ventures onboards new LP

TMT

04 October, 2024

MENA Digest: Saudi's Al Menu leads funding activity; Global Ventures onboards new LP

Saudi Arabian foodtech SaaS firm Al Menu led startup funding activities in the Middle East and North Africa region this ......

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LP Summit Dubai 2024: Digitalization to lead UAE's investment strategy, say panellists

General

03 October, 2024

LP Summit Dubai 2024: Digitalization to lead UAE's investment strategy, say panellists

Traditionally known for its oil sector, the UAE is now turning its focus towards manufacturing and technology, as the country ......

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Tokenisation grabbing eyeballs but comes with challenges: Panellists at LP Summit Dubai 2024

TMT

01 October, 2024

Tokenisation grabbing eyeballs but comes with challenges: Panellists at LP Summit Dubai 2024

Tokenisation of real assets is gaining traction in emerging markets but continues to face challenges due to lack of a ......

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SPE Capital allies with three others to acquire Egyptian PSU microfinance firm

Finance

11 September, 2024

SPE Capital allies with three others to acquire Egyptian PSU microfinance firm

SPE Capital, an Africa and Middle East-focused private equity firm that backs mid-sized companies, is set to fully acquire Egypt’s ......

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Gulf Capital partially exits bolt-on acquisition after eight years

Infrastructure

10 September, 2024

Gulf Capital partially exits bolt-on acquisition after eight years

Gulf Capital, a UAE-based private equity firm that manages over $2.4 billion in assets, partially monetised one of its bolt-on ......

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MENA Digest: Deal activity picks up with two big Series A funding

Finance

06 September, 2024

MENA Digest: Deal activity picks up with two big Series A funding

Fintech startups in the Middle East and North Africa region accelerated the dealmaking activity this week led by UAE’s Ziina ......

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Riyadh Valley Company backs venture capital firm in second LP bet this year

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03 September, 2024

Riyadh Valley Company backs venture capital firm in second LP bet this year

Riyadh Valley Company (RVC) has made its second limited partner-style investment this year as it backed a Saudi Arabian venture ......

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Saudi multi-asset investor Artal Capital strikes second bet from maiden PE fund

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03 September, 2024

Saudi multi-asset investor Artal Capital strikes second bet from maiden PE fund

Artal Capital, a Riyadh-based multi-asset investment firm that manages assets worth over $600 million, has struck a second bet from ......