Regional The anatomy of an exit in the Middle East Khaled Talhouni is the managing partner at Wamda Capital Anyone active in the startup scene today seems to be pre-occupied with when and... Khaled Talhouni • 21 March, 2019 Venture Capital Exit strategies exiting
U.A.E Property Finder raises $120 million Source: Reuters Private equity firm General Atlantic has led a $120 million investment and acquired a minority stake in Middle East real... News • 26 November, 2018 propertyfinder real esate private equity
Regional Battle of the finances: venture capital vs. private equity If a business is searching for a source of external funding, it can turn to various sources. Some of these sources may be vastly different,... Tala Salem • 13 August, 2017 Venture Capital private equity Funding models
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, Japan investor create $100B fund Saudi Arabia and Japan’s Softbank have signed a deal to create a $100 billion technology investment fund, making it one of the largest p... Rachel Williamson • 14 October, 2016 Saudi Arabia Softbank japan
Regional Private equity investors in MENA seek a place in the sun This is a crosspost with Knowledge@Wharton. The backbone of future economic development in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) could hinge... Knowledge @Wharton • 19 October, 2015 IMF Abraaj Group private equity
Regional Abraaj closes $375m North Africa fund The Abraaj Group has closed its second north Africa-focused fund, but the financial gap between early-stage investments and the $10... Rachel Williamson • 25 August, 2015 series B Leap Ventures Sawari Ventures
Regional investment future looks bright despite political distress The 8th edition of the ‘MENA Private Equity & Venture Capital’ Annual Report shows that investments in the region are holding strong de... Wamda • 22 July, 2014 private equity mena pea uae