Rasmal Ventures

Our Partner, Soumaya Ben Beya Dridje, had the honor of participating in the "Investment Readiness" panel discussion during the Arab SMEs Summit and Rowad Conference. The panel delved into critical topics for startups, including building solid business models, demonstrating scalability, and showcasing market potential. It also highlighted practical steps for entrepreneurs to prepare for funding rounds, emphasizing strong financial planning, mentorship, and strategic partnerships as key drivers of growth and investment success. The discussion featured a dynamic lineup of investors and ecosystem enablers, including: Omar El Hyani, Investment Director of MNF Ventures Ahmad Al-Khanji, Entrepreneur and Angel Investor Mohamed Nawito, Portfolio Director at Falak Investment Hub The session was expertly moderated by Fadi Al Majali . We extend our sincere gratitude to Qatar Development Bank for the organization and invitation, as well as to United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)) for championing initiatives that support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Qatar and across the region. #رواد_قطر‬ #ASMES2024‬ #Rowad_Qatar #Qatar #Entrepreneurship

I am excited to share that our Managing Partner, Alexander Wiedmer, represented Rasmal Ventures at the Qatar Africa Business Forum (QABF) in Marrakech. Alexander participated as a panelist in the discussion, "A Grassroots Response: Investing in Early-Stage Startups in Emerging Markets," alongside esteemed professionals: Hussain Abdulla, Partner at Golden Gate Ventures, Qatar Obaid Amrane, CEO of Ithmar Capital, Morocco Hamad Mubarak Al-Hajri, CEO of Snoonu Business, Qatar Roo Rogers, CEO of Utopia Capital Management, United Kingdom The session explored how early-stage VC investments can empower local ecosystems, foster innovation, and drive impactful change in areas such as fintech, renewable energy, logistics, and beyond. Special thanks to Khadija Ihsane, Senior Anchor at MEDI1TV, for her exceptional moderation of the discussion. We also extend our gratitude to Qatar Museums for the invitation, and to the event organizers for creating such an impactful platform to highlight the immense potential of partnerships between Qatar and Africa. #VentureCapital #EmergingMarkets #QABF2024 #Innovation #SustainableGrowth

📸✨ Snapshots from today’s panel discussion at Hong Kong FinTech Week, where our partner Soumaya Ben Beya Dridje took the stage alongside an esteemed panel of venture capital leaders: 💼 Alexis Le Portz, Partner at Truffle Capital 💼 Kenny Man, Managing Partner at 01Fintech 💼 Winnie Leung, Founding General Partner at Transcend Capital Partners 💼Soumaya Ben Beya Dridje, Partner at Rasmal Ventures Together, they explored the theme Global Venture Investment - From Seed to Scale, highlighting key strategies for scaling startups, the power of cross-border investments, and how venture capital is shaping the future of innovation. 🚀🌍 #HKFintechWeek #VentureCapital #GlobalInvestment #StartupScaling

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We’re thrilled that our partner, Soumaya Ben Beya Dridje, will be speaking at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2024! 🎤✨ 📅 Date: Tuesday, October 29 ⏰ Time: 15:15 - 15:45 📍 Location: Summit Hall, Payments & Other FinTech Forum 🎯 Theme: Global Venture Investment - From Seed to Scale Hong Kong FinTech Week is the place to be for all #FinTech enthusiasts! 🚀 With over 30,000 Global Minds and 800+ world-class speakers, this event brings together the best in the industry to showcase the latest innovations shaping our future. 💡🌐 Organized by Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and Invest Hong Kong, with Finoverse as the event organizer, it's an unmissable opportunity to connect and collaborate. 🤝💼 🚀 Don’t miss the chance to meet our amazing team in the investor lounge: 💼 Alexander Wiedmer & Soumaya Ben Beya Dridje Partners at Rasmal Ventures Let's talk about the VC & Startup scene in the #GCC and #Qatar! 🌍🚀 👉 Make sure to stop by and connect with us! #VentureCapital #Investors #Startups #GlobalInvestment #Innovation #HongKongFintechWeek #RasmalVentures #Networking #HKFinTechWeek #Fintech #HKFTW #HKFTW24 #HK #HongKong

We are thrilled to welcome Mohammad Al-Saad as the newest independent board member of Rasmal Ventures. Mohammad is an experienced executive with over 20 years of leadership in diverse industries, including energy, construction, and investment. He has a proven track record of guiding companies through strategic growth and expansion across the Middle East. Mohammad holds a Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering and an Executive MBA, bringing both technical and business expertise to his roles. Our entire team is excited to welcome Mohammad to the Rasmal Ventures family!

We are thrilled to welcome our newest Venture Partner, Mohamed ALTAWASH, to the Rasmal Ventures team, being our first member based in KSA. Mohamed joins our team to establish our office in KSA and further strengthen our long-standing commitment to funding, and supporting best-in-class early-stage startups in the MENA region. With a global investment portfolio and over 30 years of experience in both the private and public sectors, Mohamed ALTAWASH has built companies from formation to scaling and exit. His success has led to stock market entries through IPOs on the Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi stock exchanges in multiple successful cases. Besides his work with a main regional sovereign fund, Mohamed also runs a wealth management firm based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with international reach, providing alternative investment vehicles in real estate, private equity, and venture capital. Our entire team is excited to welcome Mohamed to the Rasmal Ventures family ! #KSAstartups #venturecapital Saudi Venture Capital and Private Equity Association Saudi Arabia Startups Network

🚀 Throwback to İstanbul International Inventions Fair 2024! Last week, we had an incredible 5 days immersed in innovation at TEKNOFEST, witnessing the results of Turkey's massive investment in technology and R&D. We also had the pleasure of meeting 50 amazing startups who pitched us their brilliant business ideas! 💡🙌 A huge thank you to H. Koray Şahin, Ebru, and the entire İstanbul International Inventions Fair 2024 team for hosting us—it was a fantastic experience! 🌟 #Innovation #Startups #R&D #Teknofest #ISIF2024

We are attending Expand North Star GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World at Dubai Harbour from October 13th to 16th! Our Partner Soumaya Ben Beya Dridje is onsite. If you're a late-stage startup looking to grow and connect, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Let's make things happen! 🌐 #ExpandNorthStar2024 #StartupEvent #NorthStar

Did you know that Turkey ranks among the top 20 countries in patent applications, with over 11K applications submitted in 2022, according to WIPO? 🚀 We’re thrilled to be part of this innovation journey and excited to have Rasmal Ventures represented by our partner Soumaya, speaking at ISIF 2024, where she will witness these advancements firsthand. A big thank you to İstanbul International Inventions Fair for the invitation!🙌 #Innovation #ISIF2024 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

Thank you Doha Women Forum for inviting Rasmal Ventures represented by our Partner Soumaya Ben Beya Dridje to showcase women in leadership in the VC & investment scene in Qatar and the region! Witnessed a great #Women event yesterday in Qatar whereas all the topics resonated well with my take to encourage #diversity in both the corporate world and #entrepreneurship ecosystem to include #VentureCapital teams 👌🚀 Thank you Conchita Ponce and Laila Humairah for making this happen with your team. Amazing panels that also included: Eman AlKuwari Dima Wahbeh Banu AKDENIZLI Imene Mecheter Harriet Abiodun #WomeninBusiness #Femalestsrtupfounders #WomeninVentureCapital #WomenEmpowerment #GenderEquality #Diversity