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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Finance

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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TMT

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 ......