Venture Capital

Business News

DIEZ Expands Oraseya Capital Fund to AED1 Billion, Raises Investment Limit

The fund places a strategic priority on emerging technologies, including healthcare and longevity, fintech, digital assets, and artificial intelligence.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Key Trek 2026 to Connect MENA Tech Founders With Global Investors

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Entrepreneurs

Enrich Labs Challenges Venture Capital Playbook After Reaching $18M ARR Without Raising Funding

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Entrepreneurs

Eduard Khemchan: From Delivering Newspapers to Building High-Growth Ventures

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Growth Strategies

EDENA Capital Partners and the Strategic Role of Hong Kong as the Primary Engine of the Master Rail

Capital markets consolidate around gateways. Throughout financial history, liquidity has clustered in jurisdictions capable of aligning regulation, capital access, legal enforceability, and institutional confidence. In the digital era, that consolidation does not disappear. It intensifies. Infrastructure requires a center of gravity. For EDENA Capital Partners, that center is Hong Kong. With operations originating in 2023 […]

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Leadership

Why “Crazy John” Says Japan and the GCC Are Poised to Co-Create the Next Innovation Wave

At SuperReturn Saudi in Riyadh, “Crazy John” John Kojiro Moriwaka isn’t pitching hype—he’s mapping where capital should go next.

By Erika Masako Welch

Business News

Saudi Capital Is Growing Up — And Hala Capital Is Leading the Shift

At SuperReturn Saudi, Ali Abussaud of Hala Capital explains how the Kingdom’s venture ecosystem is evolving. With a focus on FinTech, AI, logistics, and expanding into private equity and credit, Hala Capital is positioning itself to lead Saudi Arabia’s next era of financial growth.

By Erika Masako Welch

Finance

Startup Funding: Tarik Sultan Partner, Head of MENA, Builders VC

Tarik Sultan Partner, Head of MENA, Builders VC, on fundraising strategies and long-term investor engagement.

By Tamara Pupic

Finance

Startup Funding: Michael Lints, Partner, Golden Gate Ventures

"The Qatar venture ecosystem has evolved significantly and currently has strong momentum. Several programs—such as Qatar Development Bank's investments, incubation and acceleration programs, Qatar Investment Authority's Fund of Funds, QRDI's innovation grants, and QSTP—offer a unique combination of capital, expertise, and fertile ground for building an organic ecosystem."

By Tamara Pupic

Finance

The Lab Ventures Closes AED124 Million Fund II to Accelerate MENA B2B Innovation

The fund closed in July 2025, backed by Spain's ICO (Instituto de Crédito Oficial), strategic family offices, and successful entrepreneurs across Europe and the Gulf.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Finance

Startup Funding: Jonathan Lahyani, General Partner MENA and GCC Regions, The Lab Ventures

Jonathan Lahyani, General Partner MENA and GCC Regions, The Lab Ventures, on the strategies founders can use to set their startups apart and draw investor interest across MENA.

By Tamara Pupic

Finance

Startup Funding: Alessio Vinassa, Founder, BlockTech Group

Global strategist, entrepreneur, and technology builder Alessio Vinassa on how to differentiate your startup in order to attract capital in the MENA region.

By Tamara Pupic

Finance

Startup Funding: Fahad Alrasheed, Principal, Vision Ventures

Fahad Alrasheed, Principal, Vision Ventures, discusses pathways to financial growth through lasting investor alliances.

By Tamara Pupic

Finance

Startup Funding: Rema Alyahya, Vice President – Venture Capital, Merak Capital

Rema Alyahya, Vice President - Venture Capital, Merak Capital, on how to raise funds and build long-term investor relationships.

By Tamara Pupic

Business News

Startup Funding: Samih Toukan, Chairman and CEO, Jabbar Internet Group

Samih Toukan, Chairman and CEO, Jabbar Internet Group, on how to stand out, secure funding, and scale smart.

By Tamara Pupic

Business News

Startup Funding: Mokhtar Ibrahim, Investment Principal, BECO Capital

Mokhtar Ibrahim, Investment Principal, BECO Capital, showcases the principles that inspire investor faith and sustainable outcomes.

By Tamara Pupic

Business News

Startup Funding: Amjad Ahmad, Managing Partner, 500 Global

Amjad Ahmad, Managing Partner, 500 Global, reveals what it takes to secure funding and grow smart.

By Tamara Pupic

Business News

Startup Funding: Ali A. Abussaud, CEO, Hala VC

Fundraising lessons from Ali A. Abussaud, CEO, Hala VC.

By Tamara Pupic

Finance

Startup Funding: Aboudi Al-Qattan, Principal, DASH Ventures

Practical advice from Aboudi Al-Qattan, Principal, DASH Ventures, on how to differentiate your startup, attract investors, and grow strategically.

By Tamara Pupic

Business News

Startup Funding: Ekta Tolani, Chief Investment Officer, KBW Ventures

How to win investor attention and scale with impact—insider guidance from Ekta Tolani, Chief Investment Officer, KBW Ventures.

By Tamara Pupic

Business News

Startup Funding: Shane Shin, Founding Partner, Shorooq

Get fundraising and growth insights from Shane Shin, Founding Partner at Shorooq—on how to differentiate, attract investors, and scale wisely.

By Tamara Pupic

Business News

Startup Funding: Noor Sweid, Author and Founder and Managing Partner at Global Ventures

Insider tips from Noor Sweid, author and founder and Managing Partner at Global Ventures, on how to stand out, secure funding, and scale smart.

By Tamara Pupic

Business News

Oraseya Capital Tops the List of Most Active UAE-Based Investors in 2024

Oraseya Capital invests in pre-seed stage to Series B investment-ready startups in high-potential sectors such as AI, proptech, fintech, and cleantech.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Riding The Wave: How Investors Should Tap Into The Growing Opportunity Presented By Venture Capital In The GCC

To take advantage, and contribute to the region's growing and diversifying economy, all types of investors need an investment strategy that fits their ambitions and capabilities.

By Ahmed El Sharkawy

Business News

A Catalyst For Startup Growth: Flat6Labs, Egypt’s Most Active Tech Investor

As one of the first seed and early-stage venture capital firms in the MENA, Flat6Labs has been instrumental in empowering thousands of entrepreneurs with daring ambitions, fundamentally nurturing the startup culture across the region.

By Ashok Raman

Business News

India-Headquartered Stride Ventures Forays Into The GCC With US$1 Million Venture Debt Investment In UAE-Based Maalexi

The Stride Ventures team believe that there are quite a few traditional sectors in the GCC region that are not only ripe for technological innovation but also offer plenty of growth opportunities.

By Aalia Mehreen Ahmed

Business News

Propelled By Growth: Leo Capital Founder And Managing Partner Rajul Garg

Leo Capital has a unique focus- it aims to help companies access affordable and specialized talent in India, and also to enter the US market.

By Tamara Pupic

Business News

Profitability Creates Optionality: Property Finder Founder And CEO Michael Lahyani

With the journey their enterprises were on together coming to an end, Lahyani reflects on the successful founder-investor relationship he had with BECO Capital founder and CEO Dany Farha.

By Tamara Pupic

Business News

Unveiling The Secrets Of Silicon Valley: A Playbook For Cultivating Vibrant Venture Ecosystems Worldwide

Delve into the historical elements that have propelled Silicon Valley to the forefront of global innovation, and uncover invaluable insights for cultivating thriving venture ecosystems worldwide.

By Victor Orlovski

Business News

The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority Launches An AED500 Million Venture Capital Fund Targeting Tech Startups

This new fund is the first investment program launched under Oraseya Capital, DIEZ's venture capital arm.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff