Palestinian Ibtikar Fund Closes Second Fund at $25 Mn
Ramallah, Palestine-based Ibtikar Fund, last week closed its second fund 'Ibtikar Fund II' at $25 million - aims to invest in 25 innovative startups.
Venture Capital
Hollywood Actress and Filmmaker Olivia Wilde Launches Venture Capital Firm
American actress, director, and producer Olivia Wilde has been recently making headlines for the launch of her venture capital firm 'Proximity Ventures'.
The Chainsmokers Bring Creative Flair to B2B Investing
Drew Taggart clarified that Mantis VC doesn't aspire to replicate established venture capital firms like Sequoia, recognizing the value they already bring.
Plus VC Announced promotion of Zainab Al Sharif to Partner
Plus VC (+VC), the Abu Dhabi, UAE-based early-stage venture capital firm last week announced the promotion of Zainab Al Sharif to Partner.
Tragic Loss: Good Capital Co-Founder Rohan Malhotra Passes Away
Rohan Malhotra, co-founder and managing partner of Good Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm, tragically passed away on October 1 at the young age of 36.
Atomico, VC Firm of Skype’s Niklas Zennström, Secures $1.24 Bn for European Tech Investments
Atomico, a London-based global investment firm, on Monday, launched two new funds - amid declining valuations and widespread layoffs in the European tech sector.
Switzerland’s Constructor Capital Enters Abu Dhabi to expand portfolio across MENA
Founded by Serg Bell, Constructor Capital is a science-based VC fund that backs startups in the software and deep technology sectors.
Plus VC and Tawaref announce Strategic Partnership to accelerate seamless setup of portfolio companies in Saudi Arabia
Plus VC (+VC), MENA's leading venture capital firm and the third most active VC by deals in the MENA in Q3, 2023, signs MoU with Tawaref, a tech investment community.
The Rise of India’s Investment Powerhouse: Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Angel Investors
Indian Private Equity and Venture Capital market is huge and growing fast, fueled by a growing economy and ever-expanding deal size.
PLUS VC announces its first Summer Internship Program
Plus VC, (+VC) a Venture Capital firm which invests in early stage tech startups in MENA and its diaspora, is thrilled to announce its first Internship Program
Italy’s GELLIFY to launch a $24 Mn MENA-focused fund
Bologna, Italy-based B2B platform GELLIFY is projecting the launch of a €20 million (around $24.3 million) fund to invest in MENA.
Veteran investors Hasan Haider and Sharif El-Badawi launch +VC
Plus Venture Capital (+VC) has launched of its operations and its $60m debut fund focused on investing in early-stage tech startups in MENA.