AlJarida Summits

"#SWFs played a big role in taking us to where we are today. We're at a stage where we will hopefully see some #IPOs coming soon in the next couple of years." Hasan Zainal, Founder & Managing Partner of Arzan Venture Capital, was speaking at /MoneyTech2024 in Kuwait on the panel "The $100 dollar question". The panel addressed portfolio positioning in today's market dynamics, and the role of SWFs in MENA's #VC ecosystem. Missed Hasan's panel at #MoneyTech2024? Now you can watch his panel and the rest of the summit in full on YouTube https://lnkd.in/eDTzB9HU #Talabat #Jahez #IPO #Tech #MoneyTech #Kuwait #Mubadala #IFSS #KIA #PIF #SVC

"If we do not show [the new generation] a public market that reflects our economy, they're going to invest outside, and we're going to lose this new young generation of hyper-connected kids in the Arab World, especially in the GCC." - Rabih I. Khoury, Managing Partner & Chief Exit Officer at Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) speaking at /MoneyTech2024 in Kuwait on the panel "The Road to Public and Private Markets for Homegrown Businesses". Missed Rabih's panel at #MoneyTech2024? Now you can watch his panel and the rest of the summit in full on YouTube https://lnkd.in/eqHaGEuq #Talabat #Jahez #IPO #Tech #MoneyTech #Kuwait #VC

"Just like #VCs do their part in the early stage for readiness for growth stage, Institutionals need to do their part in preparing companies for #IPO." Steve Khayat from Phoenix Venture Partners was speaking at /MoneyTech2024 that was held in Kuwait on Nov 10. Steve was on the panel that discussed "The Road to Public and Private Markets for Homegrown Businesses". Missed /MoneyTech2024? Watch his panel in full and the rest of the summit on YouTube https://lnkd.in/eqHaGEuq

Rasha Othman from Kuwait Financial Centre - Markaz on the importance of 'keeping it real' for investors. Rasha was speaking at /MoneyTech2024 in Kuwait on Nov 10 as part of the panel that discussed "The Road to Public and Private Markets for Homegrown Businesses". Missed /MoneyTech2024? Watch her panel in full and the rest of the summit on YouTube https://lnkd.in/eqHaGEuq

Tammer Qaddumi from VentureSouq on the specialization and evolution of the venture capital ecosystem in MENA, from the entry of SWF's in 2019 to the incorporation of credit and other asset classes. Tammer was speaking at /MoneyTech2024 in Kuwait on Nov 10. Missed /MoneyTech2024? Watch his panel in full and the rest of the summit on YouTube (https://lnkd.in/eqHaGEuq).

"KIA has just about over 1% of OpenAI and also they have over 1% of Google Alphabet and 1% of Apple" Fahad AlSharekh General Partner at Techinvest Corporation speaking at /MoneyTech2024 in Kuwait on Nov 10. Missed /MoneyTech2024? Now you can watch the summit in full on YouTube (https://lnkd.in/eqHaGEuq).

"I don't like the term emerging markets anymore. It's very pejorative I believe we are growth markets." - Rabih I. Khoury, Managing Partner & Chief Exit Officer at Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) speaking at /MoneyTech2024 in Kuwait on Nov 10. Missed /MoneyTech2024? Now you can watch the summit in full on YouTube (https://lnkd.in/eqHaGEuq).

"We have a chance to innovate before anyone else does." Noor Sweid, Founder & Managing Partner of Global Ventures, speaking at #MoneyTech2024 in Kuwait. Sweid points to a first-mover opportunity for MENA founders to leapfrog global legacy systems and structures. With fewer incumbents and less entrenched resistance, the region’s lag in certain industries could fuel innovation with the potential to grow globally from MENA. #MoneyTech #Innovation #Kuwait #GCC #Risk #VC #CapitalMarkets

🌟 A huge thank you to all our incredible speakers at #MoneyTech2024 in Kuwait! 🌟 Your insights, discussions, and presentations made this event unforgettable. 🎥 Missed the action? Full videos coming soon on YouTube! Follow @aljaridasummits on YouTube and all socials to stay updated. 👏 Here’s to everyone who helped make #MoneyTech2024 a resounding success! 🎉

Highlights from #MoneyTech2024. Thank you everyone who made it this year! Stay tuned for exciting updates! Special thanks to our speakers and sponsors.